manure – The Urban Homestead

SUMMER SOIL BLOCKING

Posted by Anais Dervaes on June 29, 2010

Down on the Urban Farm Now that the first summer planting flush is over, it’s time to get started on…

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DISPATCHES FROM THE URBAN HOMESTEAD pt 3

Posted by Anais Dervaes on February 19, 2010

The weather changed over night – weather whiplash we call it! After being spoiled with a week or so days of 80 degree temps, it’s dipped back into the…

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DISPATCHES FROM THE URBAN HOMESTEAD pt 2

Posted by Anais Dervaes on February 18, 2010

Gearing up for spring, not only is there planting to do, new projects to tackle, there’s lots of maintenance to be done too!

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URBAN HOMESTEADING IN REVIEW

Posted by Anais Dervaes on January 5, 2010

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only…

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WEEKLY MEAL WRAP UP

Posted by Anais Dervaes on July 13, 2008

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FLY CONTROL

Posted by Anais Dervaes on June 19, 2008

Boy, it’s a hot one here on the urban homestead. You can just feel the heat radiating from the…

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GROWING TIPS

Posted by Anais Dervaes on June 16, 2008

Thanks to Linda for inviting PTF to speak at the Pasadena Smith & Hawken store. We appreciate her enthusiasm…

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"FERTILIZER FREE"

Posted by Justin on April 3, 2008

A reader asks: I must admit to being a bit confused about your use of the term “NPK fertilizer” -…

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“FERTILIZER FREE”

Posted by Justin on April 3, 2008

A reader asks: I must admit to being a bit confused about your use of the term “NPK fertilizer” -…

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