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We're going next Saturday to pick up all necessary materials and finally put up a fence around our garden. We want something sturdy, that will last a long time. It looks like we'll be fencing a 30x40ft area. I need ideas and input from ya'll about what you've used/seen/dreamed about to make a...

I have been doing a little "soul searching" to figure out what direction I want/need to take my life. I kinda lost me for a while there amid the kids and hubby's activities. I need to rediscover things that make me happy and return passion to my life. I have always be interested in medicine...

I have to attend a work related Christmas party on Thursday and just found out there is a gift exchange with a $5 max. I need ideas!!! :idunno I work for a church run camp and it's one of three in the area. The party is for all three camps which means, I only know the 4 other folks who work...

I had a serious duh moment yesterday!! :barnie I pulled out a pork roast from the freezer intending to put it in the fridge to thaw. As luck would have it...it never made it to the fridge. I discovered it sitting on the counter this morning. Question: Should I toss it out or risk cooking...

After trying the traditional medical approach to solve my GI tract issues with NO SUCCESS, I have decided to make the leap to a GF diet. No, I have not been tested, my doctor is certain I have Ulcerative Colitis and the only solution is an immunosuppressant medication. Uh...no thanks!! I...

The dream of owning my own goats is a ways off and I'd like to get started now enjoying the benefits of fresh milk and cheese. Recent health problems have dictated a major change in mine and my family's eating habits. I have been looking into local herd shares and was hoping to find out...

In the fall and winter I am plagued with awful sinus congestion and a nasty post-nasal drip. Are there any herbs or herbal concoctions that are helpful as a natural decongestant? My normal method of coping is a daily sudafed or claritin but I am trying to get away from putting chemicals into...

First off...no, it's not some scam!! I work at the Lutheran Memorial Camp and we will be having an Apple Butter Festival on Sunday October 8th. For anyone who makes crafts or unique items you can rent a booth space in our lodge for $20 and the donation of one item to our auction...

One of our 12 week old Americanas (my son's favorite named Delgado :hit ) was missing at roll call last night and I found her this morning under my tractor. She had been dead for many hours. I examined her and saw no signs of wound or blood. She did had quite a lot of poo near her rear-end...

My hubby is under a tremendous amount of stress and is having difficulty sleeping. He gets really tired but when he lays down his heart and mind begin to race. It takes hours to fall asleep. Are there any natural anti-anxiety herbs out there that would help him relax enough to sleep? Deborah

I have been running a low grade fever for the past 3 days. Ranging from 99-101.6. When I go thru the cold and chilled cycle of the fever I get muscle and joint aches something terrible. It has been horrible in the mornings and gets progressively better as the day goes on. No other symptoms...

I have a rabbit who has moved in under my back deck. Cute little sucker but destructive as well. It and no doubt a few of it's friends have mangled the bushes surrounding the deck and side of my house. What is the best way to trap the rabbit? The deck is low to the ground and I can see...

I made a few of these for myself 2 years ago and had the bright idea I could sell them at the community market. What do you think? I can make 1 bag for $1.57, and am guessing I can lower that cost by searching out cheaper sources for the kids' hangers and cheaper material. I was thinking of...

My brother gave me a washer and dryer set that is fairly new from the house they just bought. I was planning on Freecycling my old set which is at least 17 years old and has a few issues. The safety switch which stops the spin cycle when the lid is up is broken. The old set has been sitting...

Here is a crude aerial map of our property. We have 2 acres. I am not sure where I should place the goat shed (or what size I need to accommodate 2 does and a milking area) plus a pen to raise 2 feeder pigs. The blue lines are the property lines and the red rectangle represents a...

I work off and on for a local church camp. They keep pigs to compost the kitchen scraps then have them processed for a huge maple syrup festival in the early spring. The head cook was having difficulty slicing 2 of the hams for an upcoming dinner...she got frustrated and gave up, resorting to...

In the past I've bought my garden plants at a local nursery but given the cost and lack of variety, I want to start from seed this year. So...where do you buy your seeds from? I like the idea of organic and heritage varieties but again, cost is a factor. Thanks!!!

I've read and read and read about what's needed to raise, care for and milk dairy goats, however, I'd like real people's experiences on start-up needs so I can determine costs. My plan is to get 2 dairy goats (breed yet to be decided). If I followed all the book's guides on what's needed I'd...

Allright...here goes.... 01. Name? I hear Mom yelled alot, so I'm guessing that's it?? 02. Gender? Female 03. Disneyworld or Disneyland? Neither...too crowded..I'll take a park anyday!! 04. What is your favorite color? Purple 05. What is your favorite kind of gum? Not really a gum...

Hi all, I'm new to this site and loving the wealth of info. I linked here off Backyard Chicken. Point to my post is...I received a food dehydrator for Christmas and other than the obvious dried fruits, I can't think of any thing else to dry. I'd love to hear what you all are drying!! Deborah