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How to Make a Codling Moth Trap and Lure

Last year, a lot of my apple crop and some of my pear crop were infested with codling moth larvae. Given that I don’t spray my trees, I needed to come up with an alternative for control, unless I wanted to grow apples for the moths. This season, I’ve sprayed kaolin clay, which is a tiny clay particle that you spray on to the leaves and the fruit. This acts as an irritant to the pests, causing them to move on. This has worked well so far, as we’ve already had our best cherry harvest yet, and the apples and pears still look pretty clean.

How to Make a Codling Moth Trap and Lure

by Phil Williams

Chicken Paddock Shift in Action

by Phil Williams

I have a flock of chickens that graze the upper slopes of my property between swales. Their manure migrates into the swales, feeding the trees on the downslope berm. They are moved weekly along this two acre stretch of property. The chickens benefit from fresh ground, insects, and vegetation. They are healthier and consume less feed in the process. The only negative is the work involved in setting up and taking down the electronet fencing each week.

Chicken Paddock Shift in Action

by Phil Williams

How to Start Your Seeds Indoors

by bgarrett

It’s that time of year when you can start planning for your planting!

Many people are beginning to plant vegetables and flowers indoors in order to transplant them outdoors when the weather is warm enough. This helps you get a head start on your spring garden. Check out the advice below to see what things you can do to start your indoor seeds.

How to Start Your Seeds Indoors

by bgarrett

It’s that time of year when you can start planning for your planting!

Sun Cooking Essentials Class

by JW

In this online event, find out how to harness the power of the sun to cook, dehydrate, purify water, and be better prepared for emergencies.

Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. CST, (8:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. MST / 5:00 p.m. PST)

Sun Cooking Essentials Class

by JW

In this online event, find out how to harness the power of the sun to cook, dehydrate, purify water, and be better prepared for emergencies.

Tuesday February 23rd, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. CST, (8:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. MST / 5:00 p.m. PST)

How to Grow Wine Cap Mushrooms

by JW

A wonderful article on how to grow wine cap mushrooms and add a new delicious crop to the Spring and summer garden.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-grow-wine-cap-mushrooms-ze0z1602zhou.aspx

How to Grow Wine Cap Mushrooms

by JW

A wonderful article on how to grow wine cap mushrooms and add a new delicious crop to the Spring and summer garden.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/how-to-grow-wine-cap-mushrooms-ze0z1602zhou.aspx

#1 Tips For Building Log Homes

by JW

Ever dreamed of building a sustainable and beautiful log home? Want to have a small cabin in an off-grid homestead? Below are the #1 tips and pieces of advice from 21 log cabin owners, builders and manufacturers for making your log cabin project a success! We really hope you find useful insights and knowledge to use and apply when building your log cabin home.

#1 Tips For Building Log Homes

by JW

Unpacking Beehives After Winter

by JW

With Spring approaching, it is time to start planning your next steps in hive care and maintenance.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/beekeeping/bees-in-winter-ze0z1601zbay.aspx

Unpacking Beehives After Winter

by JW

With Spring approaching, it is time to start planning your next steps in hive care and maintenance.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/beekeeping/bees-in-winter-ze0z1601zbay.aspx

How to Build a Compost Tea Brewer and Brew Tea

by Phil Williams

I had a free 55 gallon barrel that I decided to turn into a compost tea brewer. Compost tea is a great way to magnify your compost by breeding the beneficial microorganisms and spraying them on your plants. Plants sprayed with high quality compost tea will be healthier, less affected by pests, and produce better fruits and vegetables.