Month: November 2014
VIDEO: Full Apple Tree netting Demo Protect Against Fruit Fly Birds & Other Animals
A demonstration on how to place a Fruit Saver net over an apple tree to protect it from fruit fly, birds, and other animals. Fruit Saver net link: http://bit.ly/1tKzaur Information article on fruit fly: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/blog/view/1495/fruit_fly_season_is_here_but_you_don_t_have_to_spray_in_the_home_garden -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
VIDEO: Fruit Fly Stinging Cucumber in garden & Tomato Damage
Fruit fly is a major pest in Queensland Australia this video shows footage of a fruit fly stinging a cucumber and the damage the live maggot does to a black Russian tomato. For an indepth article about the fruit fly and how to organically control this pest please visit our blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/blog/view/1495/fruit_fly_season_is_here_but_you_don_t_have_to_spray_in_the_home_garden -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch:…
VIDEO: Sunrise preparing my mind for the day
Starting the day and so many things I’m backed up on has overloaded my mind. Taking a few minutes watching the sunrise helped quiet my mind and organize. Thought I would share it with you.
VIDEO: Organic Orchard Rejuvenation Part 2 Tree Health
Bob Andersen, Prof. Emeritus, Cornell University and Andrew Goodheart Brown help us discern how to assess tree health and spot signs of diseases. Discover several root stocks usually used in grafting domestic fruit trees. Get tips for observing tree vigor and signs of vole damage. We look for evidence of common pathogens as we hone…
VIDEO: Mushroom Cultivation Part 2 Wine Cap Stropharia
Learn how to inoculate wood chips with wine cap stropharia spawn. See how they may be placed in the drip line of trees in a small orchard to increase the fungal populations in the soil. Mushrooms bring multiple other benefits to the health of the trees and their root systems while providing a culinary food…
VIDEO: Life Lessons from Earth Part 2
Ruby Warren shares Life Lessons from Earth Part 2 where she discusses the need to reconnect with nature and the soil, from the microbial level to our hearts and minds. Ruby gently teaches us to celebrate and reweave our inherent connection to the planet. She shows us how to strengthen our ability to live in…
VIDEO: Corn blowdown
Had my corn blow down in the last few days. This years been rough. About ready to push the reset button.
VIDEO: More on Yacon
A little more I found on Yacon and the second harvest. http://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/Information/Yacon.html http://www.ehow.com/way_5906976_yacon-planting-directions.html A link discussing renal toxicity related to eating Yacon leaves. I haven’t fully researched it but it states the onset was after prolonged exposure. (eating) May still be edible but check out the article and be careful. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20951787
VIDEO: How To Prune & Best Time To Prune blueberries and other berry bushes
i will be pruning my bluberry bushes, but I wanted to talk about when the best time to prune grapes, raspberry bushes, blackberry buses, and even fruit trees like peaches, apple trees, pear trees, and any other home orchard tree you can think of! .99 Heirloom Vegetable Seeds: http://www.MIgardener.com/store ——————————————————————————————- MIgardener Website http://www.MIgardener.com Join the…
VIDEO: COMPOSTING LEAVES ONLY ( aka Leaf Mold ) for Building Healthy Organic Soil
Composting with only leaves for Garden soil improvement building healthy organic garden soil. Adding this compost will be the best thing you will ever do for your organic garden soil. Leaf mold will add water holding capability to your garden. Start a compost pile today. To build soil health. Composting 101. LINK to Minerals /…