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10/16/2015

I still have beets, rutabagas, & carrots in the ground. We were out last night covering our remaining tomatoes. I wonder if they survived. . . I have to finish my coffee before I go check.

09/26/2015

PLANT A GMO-FREE SEED and grow your own, all year long...in an inexpensive underground greenhouse known as a walipini. Now is the time :) A walipini can be built at a cost of $250 - $300... or upwards from there if you'd like. A much more affordable and effective alternative to glass greenhouses, the walipini (an Aymara Indian word for a "place of warmth"), is also known as a pit greenhouse. Walipinis take advantage of the earth's constant temperature. At about 6 ft. below the surface, the soil temperature remains between 50-60 degrees F year round. Use recycled windows or plastic for the roof. Learn more and find directions below. Let's take back control of our food!

READ: http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/build-underground-greenhouse-garden-year-round.html (video missing - see video link below)

WALIPINI PLANS:http://freeenergynews.com/Directory/Building/Walipini_Benson-Institute.pdf

WATCH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_esu0qnKZU

07/18/2015

Each of the mineral elements required by plants has its own set of deficiency signs and symptoms. Many of the signs are similar in appearance, but others are very distinct. The list below describes some...

05/27/2015

Pinecones painted like Zinnias make a centerpiece that doesn't require watering!
Love it! So cheerful!
Also, could be used to make a Zinnia Wreath!

05/08/2013

Interesting Idea and a great way to reuse plastic water bottles.

Learn how to build your own plastic bottle greenhouse ► http://ana-white.com/2011/04/plastic-bottle-green-house-build-guide