Recent content by coldcreekchick

free shavings by the semi load, now THATS a frugal moment!! looking forward to more "free" compost.

I was doing research on using leaves in my chicken coop, and found this thread. Wondering how it has worked out for the folks who use leaves? Its been a couple months since this first posted, time enough to discover any problems. I have always put leaves in the run outside, figured let them...

http://www.armandhammer.com/fabric-care/laundry-boosters/Products/arm-and-hammer-super-washing-soda-detergent-booster.aspx This is the link to the supplier of Arm & Hammer Washing soda, I ordered it straight from them a couple years ago. You had to order 3 boxes, but when you can't find it...

This was enlightening in a roundabout way. For newcomers it is good to get a "blast to the past" view of how this forum has evolved. I have seen real nastiness in other forums, and have wondered about the respectfulness of this group to each other. It is sometimes apparent that the members...

I did this too, it was suprising how many came out. I was glad I did it, not glad enough to do it again (chicke) Can't remember the specifics, but if the concoction was very cold, it helped. It is very hard to drink that much oil in one gulp!

So.... what happened???? Don't like to see a post without someone replying, kind of lonely!

Okay, patandchickens! I had to take another look (because I am always open to bad memory syndrome) and the one I have right now (Miracle Gro) says "Seed starting Potting mix"! I will have to look harder. I will give it my best! Generic, cheap and lumpy. I probably have a little time yet...

I am going to try a little bit of all.... I have had such bad luck with "seed starter" I don't want all that preadded fertilizer. I didn't realize there was just plain soiless mix. But I will still probably have to find our for myself, I have gotten some "free" sand, perlite, and peat moss...

Anyone have a favorite seed starting formula? I have found vermiculite, peat moss and compost with a dash of bone meal in my research. I have used the premixed kind, but I would like to see if its cheaper (and better) to mix my own. A side note - I didn't see a category for gardening... so I...

Thanks to all, I do now see search in the blue line above, and I WILL use it! But I do appreciate all the input, and I will get the bible of canning. This seems like a great site!

I am planning ahead this year.I am not gonna wait until canning season to look for a pressure canner. I've been doing a little research and it seems like the All American is highly recommended. Don' know if the bigger one is worth the money? Can you can smaller amounts in the bigger one, if...