The best gardening & homesteading channels on Youtube
If for whatever reason supply chains are disrupted to such a degree that our supermarket and drug store shelves are empty, those of us most connected to the natural world and able to source food and medicine from our surroundings will have an easier time. Most importantly, we will be able to support our communities…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). @livingwebfarms Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners, and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). @livingwebfarms Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners, and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners, and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald)…
Long before the invention of synthetic pigments and acrylic paints, countless generations of artists have honed methods for creating fine pigments and quality paint from purpose-grown plants and waste animal products. Join Dan Hettinger as he leads us through his process for creating DIY, lightfast, quality paints from plants and animals grown and harvested from…
Do you heat with wood? The best woodcutting season is in the fall and early winter when the weather is cooler and the sap is down. With a small investment in tools, you can keep your chainsaw cutting safely and smoothly without expensive professional sharpening. Learn about file sizes, rotary files, drive links, chain gauges,…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald)…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald)…
Richard Freudenberger instructs this workshop where we look at water distillation and various designs such as passive solar, DIY stovetop options, and examine the differences between water distillation, filtration, and purification. A solar water distiller uses 100% renewable energy to clean and purify contaminated or saline water. The sun’s energy heats and evaporates water, creating…
A short approximately 30-minute video presentation by Rocco Sinicrope about buying beef in bulk. Then Ian Ruckriegel, our online farm store manager, will give a brief presentation about how we raise our cattle and info on how you can purchase it. Look for a blog post on the topic soon. Our new workshop format welcomes…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald)…
Learn about the successful introduction of Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle in Western North Carolina–and its role as a biological control for HWA (hemlock woolly adelgid). Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald)…
Revisiting and updating the food-production home gardens which were a major source of food throughout the US during WWII. Learn the strategies, layouts, and plans for climate and economic resilience on a small, local, and family-scale. Our new workshop format welcomes live participants via LivingWebFarms.org and our YouTube channel. No registration is necessary.
Learn about Laricobius nigrinus–the hemlock woolly adelgid predator beetle–and its role as a biological control for HWA Landowners, landscapers, farmers, forest stewards, gardeners and naturalists, join us for this exciting event culminating years of work and research by Dr. McBug (entomologist Dr. Richard McDonald) and his team working on the introduction and propagation of the…
You can produce your own mushroom spawn on the farm or at your homestead. Many people suggest buying spawn from a commercial spawn supplier, and while that may be advisable for some, there are many good reasons to make your own. In this presentation, Living Web Farm’s Ian Ruckriegel will discuss the costs and benefits…
Explore life in the soil and compost from under the microscope with Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea www.livingrootscomposttea.com at Living Web Farms on the eve of the 29th Annual Spring Conference of the Organic Growers School. www.organicgrowersschool.org Our new workshop format welcomes live participants via LivingWebFarms.org and our YouTube channel. No registration is…
Compact cultivating tractors are small, versatile, and easy to maintain. They also offer a birds-eye view of the soil’s work since everything happens right beneath your feet. Unfortunately, nearly all of these tractors were manufactured decades ago, and engine parts can be costly and difficult to come by. But the tractors are still out there,…
Webinar Workshop October 12, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In a vain attempt at producing gold, 17th-century alchemist Hennig Brand accidentally discovered elemental Phosphorus while heating in a glass retort the residues from boiled-down urine. In modern times, this ‘liquid gold’ is seen as a potent source of increasingly limited phosphorus and useful nitrogen…
Webinar Workshop October 12, 2021 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In a vain attempt at producing gold, 17th-century alchemist Hennig Brand accidentally discovered elemental Phosphorus while heating in a glass retort the residues from boiled-down urine. In modern times, this ‘liquid gold’ is seen as a potent source of increasingly limited phosphorus and useful nitrogen…
Author of the book, Alcohol Fuel,” Richard Freudenberger teaches us the hands-on details of small scale alcohol fuel production (ethanol). Richard describes the processes involved and the distinctions between different types of alcohol, decisions about effective types of feedstocks to use and how you can integrate this technology into your farm/garden/homestead. Learn the pros and…
Come to Tennessee on May 5th & 6th, 2018 at Tennessee Tech University for an amazing Homesteading & Historical Educational weekend event! MORE BELOW! ~ The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Info: ~ *TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-appalachian-homesteading-conference-tickets-39735848994 ~ Conference Facebook HERE: goo.gl/bGJuqS **Welcome to the 3rd annual 2018 Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! We are excited to have…
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High Density Grazing of Cover Crops with Rocco Sinicrope at the Grandview Farm-watch Rocco move a herd of sheep and lambs (along with one cow, a donkey and some goats) in a rotational grazing pattern around our field of lush cover crops to begin to knock it down and prepare it for another planting cycle.
Learn how to build a wood fired oven with Tom Trout at the Mills River Educational Farm. Materials will include oriented strand cob, brick and native clay to make a mobile unit portable for events and farmers markets. Visit http://www.LivingWebFarms.org for more videos of hands on workshops at the farms along with more resources for…
Learn how to build a wood fired oven with Tom Trout at the Mills River Educational Farm. Materials will include oriented strand cob, brick and native clay to make a mobile unit portable for events and farmers markets. Visit http://www.livingwebfarms.org for more videos of hands on workshops at the farms along with more resources for…
Learn how to build a wood fired oven with Tom Trout at the Mills River Educational Farm. Materials will include oriented strand cob, brick and native clay to make a mobile unit portable for events and farmers markets. Visit http://www.livingwebfarms.org for more videos of hands on workshops at the farms along with more resources for…
Learn all about starting seeds and the most efficient ways to get your garden growing even in colder temperatures. Pat Battle instructs this class in the greenhouse at the Mills River Educational Farm where a variety of seedlings are already off to a great start. Get helpful tips on seed varieties, products, techniques and when…
Living Web Farms, where hands on learning comes to life throughout the year. Enjoy this video slideshow from seedling to harvest and everything in between. See photos of the farms, gardens, greenhouses, an abundance of flowers, animals and images from the many workshops held throughout the year. All workshops are available free as videos on…
Visit our website at http://www.livingwebfarms.org for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically. Watch the whole day of the recent Biochar Workshop led by Bob Wells, soil scientist Jon Nilsson and Patryk Battle. Learn how to make biochar and its many beneficial uses including greatly enhancing soil life and fertility. Discover innovative ways…
Visit our website at http://www.livingwebfarms.org for workshops and many free resources for growing food organically. Watch the whole day of the recent Biochar Workshop led by Bob Wells, soil scientist Jon Nilsson and Patryk Battle. Learn how to make biochar and its many beneficial uses including greatly enhancing soil life and fertility. Discover innovative ways…
