About Me

Building my homestead and enjoying Squidoo and the Net. I am the head vounteer in charge of marketing for the Food for Everyone Foundation.
A few sites I am involved with.Internet Directory and Sustainable gardening  and Non-Profit Organic gardening website

Sweet Banana Peppers

The Banana pepper is excellent for frying, stuffing and even eating fresh off the plant.  This is an all around favorite.  I like to stuff mine with a cheese or rice mixture, then just pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes and add some hot...

Sustainable gardening Non-Profit changing the world one garden at a time.

The Food for Everyone Foundation is a Non-Profit organization that travels the world teaching people in impoverished areas how to grow gardens which will yield five to ten times more than traditional gardening methods. Perhaps the most beneficial asp...

Build a Cabin

Building a log cabin has been a dream for a longtime.  I live on a mini homestead which I rent, so once I buy some land up north then I will use this lens.  The first goal is to build a 30x20 small cabin.  As with everything on the hom...

Hydro power

Alternative energy is the way to go Micro hydro power is becoming more affordable as time goes by.  I like to try things out small first and build upon the power grid by linking multiple power sources to power everything. One thing I am always in...

How to build a greenhouse.

Have you ever thought about having your own greenhouse – either for producing healthy seedlings, or to grow tender crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, that don’t do well in your short-season environment?  Both reasons are va...

Garden Salsa Peppers

The Garden Salsa Peppers heat is medium, measurung in at 5-8 inches long they are also ideal for stuffing.  This hybrid pepper is both heat and disease resistant.  As with most peppers place your seeds about 1/8 below the soil water then pl...

Build a Cobb House

Cobb homes are a awesome alternative for people with land but not much of a budget left.  They are very energy frugal and sturdy.  Be sure to check local regulations before building. Cobb homes have been used for thousands of years, I can't...

Roma Tomato

Roma tomatoes are great for paste and sauces, one great things about tomatoes is that you can just pour in a variety to make a great "Sunday gravy" Plant the Roma seed about 1/4 inch deep, water and put in a sunny warm area.  In about 7...

Start a Gardening business

Goal: To “live off the land” and produce income using the Food for Everyone Foundation method of Grow-Box and Grow-Bed gardening. Gardens using the Foundation method grow five to ten times the yield of traditional gardens. In addition to...

Preserving your Vegetable crops

Everyone should be working to save your harvest, either by storing or preserving. Canning, drying, and freezing, are good ways of preserving your crops such as beans, corn, peas, peppers, summer squash, and tomatoes. They need to be done immediately...

How to grow Horseradish

Warning, becareful of where you plant Horseradish.  :)  Horseradish can take over a garden in just a season or two.  If you have a bare area you do not think anything will grow in plant Horseradish. Super easy to plant.  Take a hor...

Dr. Jacob Mittleider

Jacob spent decades traveling around the world teaching sustainable gardening in under developed countries.  Dr. Mittleider and Jim Kennard worked on many projects over the years.  As Dr. Mittleider got older he asked Jim Kennard...

Habanero Peppers

Habanero Peppers can you say HOTTTTT.  They are on average fifty times hotter then the Jalapenio.  Start indoors about eight weeks prior to planting outside.  Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and germinate for 3-4 weeks at at least 7...

California Wonder Peppers

California wonder Bell Peppers are the traditional peppers you see in the store.  They have a blocky look and are excellent for stuffing, slicing and frying.  They are also very good eaten fresh cut up in a salad, and Pizza. ...

Adirondack mountains

I live at the base of the Adirondacks mountains it is a beautiful area.  Be sure to check out Saratoga also. A trip to The Saratoga battlefield is a great way to teach the kids about our countries history. The battlefield is a registered historic...

Growing Lilacs

Once you have a stand of Lilacs developed it is very easy to cut off a section and grow more trees. I tried breaking up 1 tablet of Asprin and dipping the end of the cutting as a root hormone and it worked, however I am going to just grab some root ho...

How to build a Tframe

TFrames are an excellent way to extend your growing season and support your plants. With proper construction you can also create mini green houses to extend your season even longer.With Tframes you can create mini-greenhouses for each soilbed/row of...

Black Walnut Tree

Walnut seeds won't germinate immediately when planted because they are in a dormant state, and you must break their dormancy before the seed can germinate. Both scarification and stratification are required to break a walnut seed's dormant state, for...

Homesteading

My over all goal is to be off grid 100% over the next three years.  This lens is for some of the best homesteading resources on the net. Learning to maximize everything on your homestead is very important to success.  It is fun to be a fruga...

Spiritual Short Stories

There are certain things common among all humans. You could be a lawyer or a retail clerk in our hearts we truly are all the same. When days have been bad I like to read a story to lift my heart and soul. I found a wonderful site which has excellent...

Sustainable vegetable gardening

A sustainable vegetable garden means one that can be sustained over time, and would necessarily involve I) growing food you want to eat, so you are motivated to continue growing, II) growing economically, so that it is worthwhile doing, as well as II...

Intensive Gardening

I look at intensive as a wrong word rather I would think maximized or sustainable gardening is more accurate.  Make the most of what you have when you have it.   Plant in the smallest area possible while still giving the plants enough...

Wrecks to Riches TV show

I like Ford Mustangs myself along with Corvette.  My goal is to create enough money to start my own little Muscle Car museum.  There is a great show on TV called Wrecks to Riches.  This profiles taking an old muscle car and rebuilding...

Goji berries

I like to experiment, this is for next year, I am in zone 4-5 for I am going to build a low cost mini greenhouse like 5x5 and add to the heat with natural straw. One of my first plants will be the Goji Berry. There are many stores online and off you c...

Landscaping

Landscaping not only increases the value of your home it is also great for your waistline.  I do par time landscaping for fun and help out  some friends with projects.  Its always good for a cold brew and a hot dinner. Landscaping is on...

Wind Power

Wind power information another great alternative energy source. The cool thing about wind power is the ability to scale , and I also dig watching the blades spin around.  You can hook up a PTO and use a windmill to pump water, grind grain, and of...

Growlights how to start plants indoors

Starting seedlings using Grow Lights in a protected environment is a great way to extend your growing season - if you do it right.  Let's review the steps required, to assure your highest chance for success, since it can mean you’re eating...

V.A. Mortgages

A V. A. Mortage  is an excellent benefits for people who have served our country.  The really cool thing is you can use it again and again.  I plan on using a VA loan for my homestead. Try to get your credit squared away before you appl...

American Chopper

I enjoy coming home on Thursday nights and watching a new episode of American Chopper.  Pauly, Sr. and Mike make it fun to watch.  It is also cool to see the building process as it goes along.  It is also refreshing to see the family in...

Ginseng

Many moons ago we used to carry Ginseng with us in the field, you can almost live on the roots.  And yes without making this a R rated Lens it does work.  Forget the little blue pill, as with anything take in moderation. Join the Food for Ev...

Affiliate Internet Marketing

This lens is designed to gather some of the best resources available online which can teach you how to market your affiliate program.  We will also cover how to sell other peoples products, this is a very exciting field to be involved in. ...

Growing garlic

This magic little root/bulb adds flavor to over 70% of the worlds meals.  Garlic is super easy to grow lets find out how:) Plant your garlic clove (not the whole bulb) pointy end down about two inches deep and two inches apart, you can grow garli...

Peony

In May and June the Peonies come out, the smell drifts up into my window kind of like Mother Natures incense.    Peonies can be used in floral arrangements, dried or as cut flowers. Very easy to grow and will last generations. ...

Container gardening

I use the Mittleider micro nutrients in my container garden. I just add two tsp of the weekly feed to a gallon of water and I am set.  You can literally grow in sand if you want to using these nutrients.  One key to container gardening...

Wounded Veterans Benefits

This lens is designed to highlight some of the information, books and programs available for Veterans. We have a duty to help the people who protect our freedom and way of life.  It does not matter what your politics are we owe our freedom to Vet...

Growing onions

Ok so you need a breath mint big deal, it is worth it. Onions are so easy to grow basically just plant the bulbs and inch deep and water.  Use the Mittleider method and nutrients and you will have 5-10 times the yields.There are 100's of va...

Corvettes

Corvettes rock Corvettes offer a bit more refinement then the Mustang.  While both offer brutal horsepower the Vett offers better suspension and creature comforts.  Ok so I want a Mustang and Vett nothing wrong with that.  And what is r...

Teacher Virtual Gardening Training Program

The Food for Everyone Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a unique “Teachers’ Virtual Gardening Training Program” that promises to empower teachers with real gardening skills, along with teaching and demonstration materi...

Free gardening books for teachers

Teachers Interested in Gardening to Receive Free Gardening Book The Food for Everyone Foundation announced their intention to donate a digital copy of the world-renowned Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider’s classic “Six Steps to Successful Gardening...

Heirloom seeds

I just started getting into Heirloom Seeds, this year I will harvest tomato, melon, pepper and cucumber seeds.    The basic way to harvest seeds with tomatoes is to scoop the seeds out put them in a 1/4 cup of water and let them sit for...

sniper rifles

For years I never went out hunting.  However over $1000.00 in meat in the freezer has changed my mind i This lens is about teaching people to center mass/ hit a animal with one shot and kill them immediately.  The amazing thing about shooti...

Road Racing Motorcycles

So you want to go fast on two wheels?  Well that is what Road racing motorcycles is all about.   I have owned seven bikes so far Jawa 350 (yes a Jawa)  Kawasaki KZ400 s2 Kawasaki  KZ750 Yamaha RD350 Suziki GS 400 (hey do not laugh I pai...

Delicious Tomato

The Delicious tomato can grow up to two pounds.  They are an Indeterminate variety meaning you can harvest all season long.  They are ready to harvest about eighty days after planting. Start seeds 1/4 inch deep in about 10 -12 days the seed...

Dream healer

You all might think this sounds crazy but yes we can heal ourselves and others with our own minds.  This subject some people are scared about, not sure why.  Imagine everyone thinking positive thoughts about everyone else?? There is power i...

Biodiesel Fuel

This is a very exciting field, just think about it you can literally grow your fuel.  This is going to be massive and i look forward to buying a diesel car in the near future.  As technology increases so will the cost of processing Bio dies...

Portable solar power

I have always been interested in solar power especially Portable solar power. I am going to list the best resources I have found.  The good news is the prices are going down.  There is nothing better then going deep into the woods cooking a...

Farmers markets

I am just starting to grow vegetables on a larger scale, I do not think I will make the Farmers market this year but this will be a good reference point for next year. The beauty of the FFEF method aka Mittleider method of gardening is the 5-10 times...

Homesteading History

When they see or hear the word “homesteading” or “homesteader” most people think immediately of the western expansion and settling of the United States.   In fact, many think of the word in connection with a western...

Build a row cover

Row covers are easy to build, basically you create a curved or square frame running the length of your garden bed. The material I use is PVC pipie which I bend using a jig.  You simply measure  your curved distance  from one side of th...

Feeding plants correctly

A fundamental question in Vegetable Gardening is - what is the proper use of organic and/or chemical materials? Let’s determine the truth of the matter, with four basic principles and a few brief examples from Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider’s wo...

Jaguar cars

I remember decades ago seeing a 12 cylinder Jag driving by the long low look with leather seats and a drop top:) sweet. On my top ten list for my car museum. I like the idea of earning money learning about things I dig. Maybe I will go for 500 lenses...

Wine Making

There is nothing like a nice glass of wine after a long days work.  I usually am a beer drinker but I have a rather large amounts of grapes on my mini homestead.  Is it really worth the time and effort to make our own wine?  I think so...

Teaching people to grow their own food. Pay it forward

Each of us has a fundamental duty to help others. What would happen if we did not?  Would the world be based only on how much money we have?  Yes it would.  And guess what once that happens insanity will start. So lets nip that in the...

FFEF Affiliate program

We invite you to join with us as a Click bank affiliate. Help sell the Food For Everyone Foundation's Mittleider gardening digital products! You can help the Food for Everyone foundation and earn money at the same time. Look for our video packages in...

Sustainable Gardening

The Mittleider Method combines the best features of sustainable soil-based gardening and hydroponic gardening, but without hydroponic expense! It's a complete, easy-to-follow plan that eliminates guesswork and ensures success anywhere: an apartment p...

Planning your garden

Many people arrive at the end of the gardening season and wish they  planned their vegetable garden better. Often there is wasted space, and sometimes we have grown things that were not used, and perhaps couldn’t even be given away. The key...

Student loan consolidation

I recently consolidated my student loans (about 28k) I was able to save over $70.00 per month. This is something you should consider doing. Please rank this lens and add to your favorites.  Thank you very much.  Make sure you do your research...

Forex Trading

I always wanted to learn what Forex Trading was all about.  It looks interesting and maybe even a money maker.  The first time I went to Japan the Yen was at 123 to the US Dollar.  This is a risky business do your research first The fir...

Yellow Pear Tomato

The Yellow Pear Tomato is excellent in salads and also to make drinks from.  Plant your seeds 1/4 inch deep.  After about 10 days the seedlings should emerge.  The ideal germination temperature is 70-80 degrees (F).  It is best to...

Tesla

"A Serbian-American physicist and electrical engineer who invented fluorescent lighting, the Tesla induction motor, the Tesla coil, and developed the alternating current (AC) electrical supply system. Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in Sm...

Chevrolet Camaro

What can I say if a car is fast I like it. The Cameao still rocks. I still like the Mustangs best but what the heck these are fast to. The Yenko Camaro was Chevy's answer to the Ford Shelby, after market but fast never the less.

100 lenses

I love to learn, and each of these lenses also make some MONEY, what can be more fun then learning about what you love and getting a Paypal payment at the same time :):)    The fact Squidoo donates a majority of profits to Non-Profits really...

Orienteering

Orienteering is a fun way to learn about maps, outdoor survival and also nature itself, be sure to always carry extra water when hiking..  I went through a 30 day course in the Army, great stuff, I feel confident hiking anywhere. Please rank this...

Wind Power

Home wind power is a viable alternative in nearly all locations.  As technology increases prices go down.  Wind power will be part of my overall power system on my Homestead.

Roses

There are many varieties of Roses, this lens is created to highlight some of my favorites. Roses come in Bush, stem and even tree forms. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider d...

Helping Non-Profits on the Internet

Are you a Non-Profit that needs some help navigating the choppy seas of the Internet?  With this lens, we will work to provide the best free information and tools out there Rule one: Write, write, write!  Content is the king if you...

The Mittleider Gardening Course

And it’s so thorough in covering everything you need to do that you are guaranteed “a great garden in any soil, and in virtually any climate.” Why is this book unique?  Because of how it came to be.  First, Dr. Jacob R. Mi...

Taking IT Global

Taking it Global is a fantastic organization which promotes the use of technology to help youth and adults reach out and communicate and work with other people within their communities.  By harnessing the power of the Internet (just like this le...

Camping safely

There ARE bears in them there woods.  Camping safety is very important, this lens will cover the basics you need to come out safely. Please make sure to take the min. survival kit listed below any time you camp or hike.

Chestnut tree

Although they can be a challenge to get out of their shell Chestnuts are worth the effort. It is best to roast Chestnuts as some people do have a reaction to them.  A unique feature of the Chestnut is the sharp outer coating they have.  I ha...

Tritium

Tritium is an amazing energy alternative, I just watched a show last night about it.  Tritium gas is deflected by our atmosphere, however, the Moon absorbs most of the gas.  Forget this darn OIL, lets really be smart about this, ALTERNATIVE...

Ford Mustangs

This lens is all about Ford Mustangs the old ones the new ones and a few in between. I think all of you agree the Ford Mustang is one of the greatest cars ever built.  The low stance and sheer horsepower made a fan out of me.  I owned a few...

Dawn McIntyre

She is a trained and verified professional with a deep desire to enlighten those who want to know more about life beyond the veil. Since childhood, Dawn discovered her gifts of foresight, intuition and the ability to see and hear those who have passe...

Tesla roadster

Did I just fall asleep?  Am I having a wonderful dream?  Ok it looks like the Yanko Camaro is going to have to take a few steps down in my cars I must have before I kick it list, or now called the bucket list. I want a Tesla Roadster :) This...

Billiards and Pool

Fun game great to go out with the boys or ladies and play 8ball. There is nothing like going out for a night of 8ball and a few beers throw some foosball, darts and great music and you are set. One thing to remember is some pool and billiard leagues h...

Build a Hotbed

A hotbed is simply a cold frame with a heat source underneath it.  There are a variety of heat sources to choose from these include electric, wood and our favorite manure.  The only disadvantage of this method is you have to clean it out an...

KnowHunger

Know Hunger  is a ready-to-use, 6-unit social studies curriculum geared toward high school youth (a middle school curriculum will be available soon), and designed to enable educators to easily integrate social content materials into their classe...

Food for Everyone

Last year was such a success that I have doubled the size of the garden.  I will now have a total of 39 feet of usable soil beds. The key is using the Mittleider micro nutrients amazing stuff. The Tomatoes and Peppers are doing great but the weat...

Hydro Power Video Showcase

Hydro power is a viable alternative to help end our need for Oil. If the climate gets worse and we are forced indoors the wind speed and water will  have increased.  Within the next 5 years there will be light weight portable hydro generato...

People who promote Peace

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Second harvest

FACT:  31.6% of all client households served by the America's Second Harvest Network have had to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care. America is the richest country in the world, lets use our ability to communi...

Your purple cow

Seth Godin the founder of Squidoo has done some great presentations you can view for free here are some of the best.  His main point is your product must stand out from the rest.  Seth's Google presentation is especially helpful, You can ac...

Gardening Video Showcase

Watch as we build our container gardening video series Container gardens allow you to grow year round inside.  Make sure you have proper drainage this is the number one issue with container gardening.  A plant still needs good drainage and g...

Learn to Fly an Airplane

I logged four hours in a single engine Cesna many years ago, I figure it is time to get my pilots license.  Funny thing is I feel safer in a single engine plane when I am in control then on a large plane.  I hope to start logging more hours...

ONE NewYork

We are the New York group of the ONE.org. Here members discuss issues of world, local and regional poverty attempting to create awareness on this struggle to our area. About ONE.org ONE is the campaign to make poverty history. ONE believes in the best...

Lets Grow Tomatoes

Let’s Grow Tomatoes is an easy reading step-by-step guide to growing tomatoes that will have you growing 5 to 10 times more in the same space, and make your garden the envy of your whole town! Follow the simple steps in this book for growing a...

Six steps of successful gardening

Using the Mittleider Method taught in the Six Steps book will help you grow 5 to 10 times more healthy delicious vegetables and fruits than a traditional garden in the same space.

sustainablegardening

Sustainable gardening simply means a gardening system which can be used year after year with no damage to the soil.  I use the Mittleider/Food for Everyone Foundation method.  I am blow away by the success.  Also caled the Poor mans hy...

Mittleider Gardening Manuals

This is a set of 9 manuals compiled through the years by Dr. Mittleider targeting specific garden topics in a precise manner. The manuals range in size from 7-25 pages in length.

Food for Everyone Foundation group

Guaranteed success in your garden! Vegetable gardening principles and procedures proven world-wide. Beginner or Experienced - containers or soil-beds - we have the answers. share your successes and get advise and help from those who've been there. Ple...

How do you Squidoo

This lens is designed to show people how I build my Squidoo lenses.  First of all let me say I was a total Newbie to Squidoo just six months ago.  If I can create lenses anyone can.  A majority of the information here is based on mista...

Mittledier: The Best Gardening Ever

Also called the Poor mans hydroponics the Mittleider   Uses half the space Uses half the water Yields 5-10 times a traditional garden Uses no pesticides or animal by products. Has been proven around the world for over 40 years Help yourself while he...

Freedom from hunger

A Chronicle of Progress: The History of Freedom from Hunger Established in 1946, Freedom from Hunger is recognized for fighting hunger with innovative self-help programs. Throughout our history, we have been guided by evidence of impact, scientific r...

Martial Arts Video Showcase

Martial Arts is great for you both from a physical and mental standpoint.  Martial Arts also teaches respect and tolerant, You will find a true Martial Artist will be the last one wanting to start a conflict.  Be like water not a rock, maxi...

Oneworld

OneWorld is a global information network developed to support communication media of the people, by the people and for the people — everywhere. Its goal is to help build a more just, global society, through its partnership community. OneWorld e...

Build a hotbed for seedlings

A hotbed is simply a cold frame with a heat source underneath it.  There are a variety of heat sources to choose from these include electric, wood and our favorite manure.  The only disadvantage of this method is you have to clean it out an...

World hunger year

Founded in 1975, WHY is a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. WHY is convinced that solutions to hunger and poverty can be found at the grassroots level. WHY advances long-term solutions to hunger...

Wind Power Video Showcase

Alternative energy can help end our dependence on oil, wind power is a big part of that future. Wind power can play a huge part of the future of Alternative energy. Do you use wind power to provide electricity? Please leave a note and tell us about...

Mittleider Video Showcase

This is the first in a series of videos from the Food for Everyone Foundation based on the Mittleider method of sustainable organic gardening.  By following the directions using the Mittleider method you can expect the following Yields 5-10 times...

Solar Power Video Showcase

Solar power is the future it should start today. Imagine just placing a small panel in the Sun and being able to run your laptop or radio, how about charge cordless tools.  It is available right now.  As technology increases prices will con...

Sade Video Showcase

Sade has created some of the best mellow tunes ever. Great for a romantic dinner or evening/

Grow bed gardening

Which is unique in all the world, and this unique background has put his vegetable gardening books in a class by themselves.this is unique in all the world, and this unique background has put his vegetable gardening books in a class by themselves.&nb...

Motorcycle Roadracing Video Showcase

These guys are FAST, please make sure to keep your knee dragging to the racetrack.  With todays bikes you can buy a 600cc which will pull a 10 second quarter mile.  If I was a new rider (I have owned 7 bikes so far) I would start off with a...

Gardening By the Foot

Many of us today have little space and NO ground in which to grow a vegetable garden, At the same time we’re faced with higher food prices, plus worries about what the big growers are putting into our food. And we really want to improve our h...

We love Platoon

Platoon talks about what is right and what is wrong. I think it makes each of us question what we would do it that situation. Each of us has a choice, to do right or wrong. What do you choose? There is always time to change the road you are on.

Bob Dylan Video Showcase

Before he had any money. Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters ever. He talked about peace before it was a in thing to do. I rank Bob Dylan right up there with the Beatles.