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The Best Tomato Cages: Concrete Mesh

Posted on May 26, 2017 by sgoodgame

I have been using concrete mesh for trellises for some time. Here is how I use them to cage up some tomatoes. These work great for cucumbers, zucchini, pretty much everything that needs support.

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Two Minute Tip: What are Hog Ring Pliers?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by sgoodgame

I remember the first time I heard about hog ring pliers, or more accurately, hog rings. I somehow managed to picture a ring in the nose of a hog… like the rings you see in bulls noses. I am not … Continue reading →

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The Queen is Dead!

Posted on May 20, 2017 by sgoodgame

Another dead queen in the hive. She never made it out of the cage. It’s a sad day.  

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Cattle Panel Grape Arbors

Posted on May 7, 2017 by sgoodgame

After watching Daddykirbs Farm and J&J Acres create arbors using cattle panels, I decided to make some of my own. I had to change things up a bit due to the span I had to cover. We are looking forward … Continue reading →

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Composting Cow Manure

Posted on May 6, 2017 by sgoodgame

We picked up a load of fresh… as in really fresh… cow manure. I needed to add to my compost pile, as I anticipate the need for a lot of good compost next spring. This stuff is too hot to … Continue reading →

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Worm Castings vs. Fish Fertilizer Experiment Part Three

Posted on May 2, 2017 by sgoodgame

A quick update on the experiment.  

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Bee Parts on the Bee Hive

Posted on April 24, 2017 by sgoodgame

So I went out to watch the bees and do a little clean up from having moved some equipment recently. When I got there, I found an unexpected sight… bee parts on the hive. I was cutting it close to … Continue reading →

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First Swarm Capture 2017 Hernando, Mississippi

Posted on April 22, 2017 by sgoodgame

We got a swarm call, our first of the year. Hopefully this is the kick off to a busy swarm season. We were a bit worried on the way to the swarm, as it was pouring rain. It turned out … Continue reading →

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Pallet Compost Bin

Posted on April 18, 2017 by sgoodgame

The other day, we built a pallet goat shed. I had intended to redo my chicken yard using the remaining pallets, however, I changed my plans. I am going to separate my chickens by breed to grow my flock and … Continue reading →

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Pallet Goat Enclosure

Posted on April 15, 2017 by sgoodgame

  We were able to get some pallets recently. I paid a fellow a dollar each. I know there are free pallets to be had, and I have gotten several, but I could hardly say no for a buck. The … Continue reading →

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