Agriculture
Animals
History of Chicken Flocks in the US
Information on raising backyard poultry. Includes topics such as housing and management practices, care of eggs, nutrition requirements, disease and parasite control, chicken terms and additional sources of information.
Forage Crops
Fruits & Vegetables
Growing Sprouts
Growing and eating sprouts can be done at home any time of the
year. The custom of sprouting beans is more than twice as old as the Wall of China.
Widely practiced in far eastern countries, a Chinese emperor recorded the use of
health-giving sprouts in 2439 BC. Today, with the exception of natural or health food
advocates, the majority of Americans are either unfamiliar with sprouts or are exposed
to them only through Chinese cuisine. This is a shame because the nutritional quality of
the proteins found in legumes and grains is greatly improved during sprouting.
General
Conserving the Family Farm
A Guide to Decision-Making for Farmers, other Agricultural Professionals, Landowners and Conservationists.
Make a Haven From Those Wintertime Blahs
Terrariums are Lilliputian landscapes that are challenging and fun to construct. They also provide hours of fun and enjoyment as you watch their growth and development.
Protecting Evergreens for Winter
Many rhododendrons show signs of winter injury each spring. Symptoms range from
browning or "burning" of the leaf margins or midrib to desiccation of the smaller twigs, or
even death of the entire plant. Injury is most noticeable on branches that were not
buried under the snow, on plants growing in exposed locations, and on mature
specimens.
Re-Potting Your Houseplants
Now that spring is almost here, your houseplants should begin to perk up, sending out
new growth under the influence of longer days and more intense sunlight. It’s a great
time to shift those that are pot-bound into larger containers if your plants aren’t in bloom
or ailing.
Repairing Storm Damage to Trees and Shrubs
whom. Most large trees will need to be handled by professional tree services.
Homeowners do not have the equipment or the training to remove large limbs
themselves. Some large branches can weigh over 2,000 pounds, and incorrect handling
can cause injury. Leave such jobs to reputable, insured professionals.
The practices listed serve as guidelines in supervising the work of professionals
or in performing the work yourself on small trees.
Greenhouse
Fertilizer-Injector Calibration
An explanation on how to calibrate your fertilizer injector using either the flow method or the electrical conductivity method.
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Ornamentals
Turf