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What about Purslane? It used to grow everywhere like a weed. A very succulent, delicious weed. I haven't seen any growing around here, though. But I'm sure you can find it wild.
Good morning,
I'd also be interested in 1 or 2 girls. Can you e-mail me the contact information of who I can call?
lilardo@hotmail.com
Thanks,
laura
This chart simply serves to tell you the amounts of specific vitamins and minerals so you can choose produce with higher amounts of the minerals known to be reduced in heat stress. It is not meant to imply that humans and chickens have similar dieta…
I agree Laura, this post has been highjacked!
BTW, our mean hen is penned up by herself today. The other two are doing good together. The real test will be reintroducing the meanie back into the flock of three. Hopefully since your 4 are still new…
Ummm, thank you all for your feedback on my angry chickens. Looks like the discussion is evolving to other issues not related to my original post. Lots of good info regarding what to feed/not to feed the birds during the summer heat. Also, lots of v…
I think the key to why you're getting that many eggs is the fact that you are raising first year production reds rather than your feed mix/misters/lack of fruits/vegetables. My production birds (Ideal 236 white leghorns) lay 6+ eggs a week each thro…
Beginning Seed Saving with Chris Byers at ASU Downtown Phoenix campus; UCENT Building, Room #234
August 7, 2010 from 9am to 10:30am
Do you have a wonderful vegetable you love the taste of and would like to save the seeds? Or a flower you think is beautiful and want to grow it again next year? Then come and find out what to do next!
Learn all about the seeds you can save and exp…
what types of healthy protein do you suggest for chickens chris ?
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I was just reviewing John Jeavon's book How to Grow More Vegetables and in it he mentions planting Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta) for controlling nematodes.
Hi Brittany,
Now is sure the time to be making Kombucha since it's been gone off the shelves for a few months now. I so miss it! I hope and pray that the issues get resolved and it comes back.
I've had some really good success with making Kombucha…
Hi Chris - I don't have a PH tester. I've always just added bagged composted mulch, steer manuer and Starbucks grounds to my existing AZ soil to ammend. Some years my spring tomatoes are really good and sometimes not so good. Is there anything in ad…
Thanks for the heads up. When should transplants go in? It's so stinking hot out there! I have an area preparred and ready to go but dragging my feet in fear of the heat.
Sustainable KIDS! ~ Finally... a kid-friendly, family FUN class! with Christy Grace at private farm near Tatum & Dynamite in North Phoenix
September 11, 2010 from 10am to 11:30am
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
I attended the volunteer meeting in August and would like to volunteer to help at this event. Will someone contact me regarding this? Thanks
Mesquite and Carob Milling 2010, Saturday at Maya's Farm at South Mountain
October 9, 2010 from 8am to 4:30pm
Mesquite and Carob Milling
Requested Donation:
--Milling - $5 for each 5 gal bucket of beans milled
If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Fall Garden Planning & Design with Doreen Pollack at Central Slope Eco-Design Center
September 4, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
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