On the Homestead: Raising Baby Goats II
February 08, 2010
babykid.jpgMaaaaa! They hear the crunch of my boots in the snow and start their bleating call-it is joy to me to be greeted so. Last week we discussed birthing procedures and left off with placing the baby goats in a separate pen, away from the mothers since we want to bottle feed.
 
On the Homestead: Birthing Baby Goats Part 1
February 01, 2010
goats.jpgFive months ago we bred our ten milch goats at the Equinox.  Now that it is February the baby “kids” will be delivered.  Are you prepared to assist?
 
Gardening: Seeds of Life II
January 26, 2010
peopleshomelibrary.jpgNow that you have collected your old-last year’s seeds we are going to test them to see if they will grow. This is what the big time growers do, and what we do, but on a smaller scale in the kitchen.
 
Gardening 2010: Seeds make money for you. Part I
January 17, 2010
grains.jpgBuying new seeds each year is very costly and perhaps not necessary if you have left over seed from last year, or even five years ago. This discussion focuses on seed companies and proven/disproven results, seed storage and of course making money by saving your own non-hybrid heritage seeds. Marketing ideas are also discussed.
 

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