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Learn to Build a Cobb House

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:57:59 -0600

Cobb homes are a awesome alternative for people with land but not much of a budget. Cobb Homes are very energy frugal and sturdy.; Be sure to check local regulations and zoning before building. Cobb homes have been used for thousands of years, I can't wait to build my first Cobb House, it will be small probably like a 15x15 foot just so I can learn the process correctly.; I will turn that into a storage shed after I build a larger Cobb House on the property. Cobb houses can be made of mud and straw as I build some small scale models I will take pictures.; Not only are Cobb houses cheap to build they are also very energy efficient .; By combining energy saving and low initial cost your return on investment can be as low as 2-5 years. Your key investment in your Cobb House will be time and labor. Update I met a local Farmer who might trade Bails of hay for vegetables and berries.; Looks like I will build my small scale Cobb House this spring.; Update way to much rain Cobb house is going up next year just a small 10x10 Cobb House but it will be fun, dry and will last for hundreds of years I plan on adding additions as I go with the main Cobb House being about 25x25.. You can also build Cobb Houses for storage, I will be building a Cobb House specifically designed to house my battery setup for alternative power.. To avoid zoning problems I will keep the storage Cobb buildings less then ten feet by ten feet. This is usually the largest size you can build without a permit make sure to check your local area before you build your Cobb House Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

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

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:58:29 -0600

I use the Mittleider method of sustainable organic gardening The Mittleider method is taught by the gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Over the years I have saved tens of thousands of dollars just by growing my own vegetables, berries, and root crops. At times if it was not for the garden I would have gone hungry. This lens is dedicated to Jim Kennard and all the hard work he does at the Food for Everyone Foundation. 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 and rewarding aspect of this organic gardening method is that it allows a family to feed themselves and earn a highly important income.; This income is many times reinvested into a larger garden the following years.; This continuous cycle of investment is one of the aspects the Foundation is most proud of. In a majority of cases these original Mittleider gardeners then teach their fellow village members to Mittleider method. This is a classic example of our ;Pay it forward; goals. Please consider joining our sustainable gardening affiliate program. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program YOU earn 40% of every sale For excellent gifts for the gardener in your family. Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please supporting them also. Grow your own garden save money eat healthy

Spiritual Short Stories

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:01:54 -0600

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 stories and also a newsletter and ability to submit your own stories and comment on others. Inside of each of us is the ability to succeed Do not give up on YOU. The key is to pursue doing the things you love for income then it is not a job. "We cannot give that which we do not already have." Remember the best way to help yourself is by helping others

Dr. Jacob Mittleider

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:40:39 -0600

Jacob spent decades traveling around the world teaching sustainable organic gardening in under developed countries saving hundreds of thousands of lives..;Dr. Mittleider ;and Jim Kennard worked on many projects over the years. As Dr. Mittleider got older he asked Jim Kennard to continue his work.; Jim founded the Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation over nine years ago and has been continuing this important mission.; Please help us continue Dr.Mittleiders work Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books.; Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting the Foundation also. Learn to grow your own Mittleider organic garden save money eat healthy Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also a gardening force and writer behind How to Organic Garden. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Start a profitable Gardening business

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:03:59 -0600

Goal: To ;live off the land; and produce a great 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 producing these increased yields, the Mittleider method also uses half the water uses NO pesticides OR animal waste and about sixty percent of the space of traditional gardens.; These factors make the Foundation method ideal for both home and commercial farming of vegetables, herbs, berries, and roots.; My personal goal is to grow all the produce I eat and also provide highly desirable produce to nearby restaurants stores and local vegetable stands. I am going to donate 30% of the food grown to the local food pantry and we also have a Food Bank in the area that can use some fresh vegetables.and fruit. As part of your Business Plan add in helping gardening Non-Profits around the world, this is a great way to Network with other people in the gardening business and also make some life time friends. We would greatly appreciate you considering helping the Food for Everyone Foundation, this can be financially or just telling your family and friends about us. Now get out there in the soil, it is good exercise, you eat healthy food and you can not only save thousands of dollars a year you can also add another revenue stream to your income. This dual effect of saving and earning at the same time doubles your financial benefit. With the Mittleider method you can get started in containers or just a few feet of ground or grow boxes. Please check out my Youtube videos below to see my progress. (2010) . Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also Please say hello in the Guestbook, we would be glad to help you get your Gardening Business started. Purchase the Mittleider digital organic gardening manuals Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

How to build a row cover for a garden.

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:05:27 -0600

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 pipe which I bend using a jig.; You simply measure; your curved distance; from one side of the bed to the other.; Mine are 18 inches wide and I want the top of the covers to be 18 inches.; So you multiply 18 times three and add an additional 8 inches so the PVC pipe can extend 4 inches into the ground each side.; Purchase the Mittleider organic gardening books Note each gardening zone varies so the time you can extend your gardening season will vary with zone. Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program. Grow your own Mittleider organic garden save money eat healthy

Homesteading

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:09:15 -0600

My over all goal is to be off grid 100% over the next three years.I am planning for the spring of 2013; This lens is for some of the best homesteading resources on the net. Learning to maximize everything on your homestead is very important to your long term homestead success.; It is fun to be a frugal homesteader and you are also helping the environment by recycling everything possible.; A prosperous homestead will be both financially and environmentally sound.for future generations I would not call myself a survivalist but rather I do not like to depend on others for my basic survival needs.; We all have gone through economic ups and downs, my goal is to provide my basic, food, water, clothing, shelter and income via my Homestead.; I will maximize every old school advantage which is both available and affordable.; I have started to break down each process and documenting it with lenses.; I use the Mittleider method of organic gardening this method provides five-ten times the yield of a traditional garden and this is important to my Homesteads long term success. Purchase the Mittleider digital organic gardening books.; Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Wrecks to Riches TV show

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:06:45 -0600

Barry I need a Mustang please help :) 600 Horse Power plus please a Vette will work also:) 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 it from darn near nothing in about 10 - 12 weeks. The show is based on Barry Whites speed shop Great news the show got picked up for 2010, lets see what they build this year.; HEY BARRY I have TWO 1967 Ford Tbirds with 429 Engines AND a 1967 Mustang (six cylinder ) SUPER clean they have been stored in a dry clean garage for over 20 years. Lets talk, perhaps even a show about the 67 Tbunderbirds.

How to build a Hotbed to raise seedlings

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:57:24 -0600

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 for this example manure.; The only disadvantage of this method is you have to clean it out and add fresh manure once a year. On the plus side it is free I use a hot bed which has Southern exposure.. Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. . Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every salePurchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

California Wonder Peppers

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:38:53 -0600

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; a Pizza.; 90% of the time when you order Green peppers on pizza you will be eating a Bell pepper.; There are hundreds varieties of different peppers experiment with some sweet, hot, and even a few unique or exotic Peppers.; Just make sure they are ok for your growing zone.; Start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior, to your last frost date.; As with most Peppers plant 1/4 inch deep and place in a sunny warm spot at least 70 degrees.; Plant seedlings 12 inches apart If you are using the Mittleider method you can plant two rows per bed. The Peppers should be ready to harvest in about 75-90 days. Note you Can harvest the seed from these for next year. Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program. Grow your own garden save money eat healthy

Sustainable vegetable gardening

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:51:03 -0600

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 taking care of environmental issues, so that the ground will continue to support growing. I use the Food for Everyone Foundations (Mittleider method) of sustainable gardening.; Called The poor mans hydroponics; the Mittleider method puts the 13 trace nutrients into the soil; all plants need these same nutrients. The beauty of the method is 1. 5-10 times the yields of a traditional garden, 2 Uses approx.seventy percent of the water, 3 You only use Sixty percent of the space of a traditional garden 4 No animal waste is used to put nutrients into the soil , 5 No pesticides are used to control insects I like my veggies clean and disease free.; Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also Join the Mittleider Gardening Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books.; Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program. Grow your own garden save money eat healthy

Micro Hydro electric power

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:49:01 -0600

Alternative energy is the only way to go to break our dependence on foreign oil. 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. Micro hydro power can be used year round if you live in a warm climate and have constant water flow. One thing I am always interested in is scalability of the hydro systems. One key to all of my alternative energy sources is the ability to add on, this is a unique situation with Hydro power as you need the water flow.; Hydro power is still a very viable alternative energy source and pricing on micro hydro just keeps coming down Low flow technology is also getting less expensive. I am also working on a multiple level Hydro Power system, with it I will be able reuse the flow of the water multiple times. I will use the hillside to my advantage, simple techniques like this multiplied will provide free power to my homestead. We are looking at Micro Hydro Power systems for a very old friend I showed him how it can power a cabins lights and they are in. When you build your Alternative Energy systems always think from the perspective of what you have to power. For example one Micro Hydro Power system can power x amounts of lights of the Micro Power system can Power, charge my Laptop and charge the batteries at (X) rate. In this way you can build your Micro Hydro Power system to be scalable. A key point with anything is you must build a standardized scalable system. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

How to build a Tframe

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:51:27 -0600

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 your garden. Your Tframes will last many years and you should recoup your minimal investment in 4x4's the first year. Every year after that is pure profit. I anticipate adding at least eight -ten weeks to my growing season using Tframes and 6 mil clear plastic as my greenhouse shell. Note if you would like to see my Tframes you can check them out below in the week 6 progress video. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

How to Preserve your Vegetable crops

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:46:30 -0600

Everyone should be working to save your harvest correctly, 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 after picking, while crops are fresh and tasty. Whether you cold-store or preserve your produce depends on the type of food you have grown, your facilities, and your family;s eating preferences. Cold storage of vegetables such as cabbage, beets, carrots, potatoes, squash, and turnips can give you the best tasting and healthiest food of the four methods, and may even be the least expensive in the long run. And you can eat every one of these garden-fresh even 4 to 6 months after they have been harvested! This requires some careful preparation, so let;s discuss how best to prepare for and store your fall harvest. Remember grow what your family will eat, please donate or preserve the rest do not let good healthy vegetables go to waste. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Mittleider organic sustainable garden 2010

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:39:45 -0600

Over the past six years I have used the Mittleider method of gardening. It has been a blessing financially and from a health standpoint. Over the years I have had the pleasure to get to know Jim Kennard the President of the Non-Profit Food For Everyone Foundation which teaches the Mittleider method. All the videos are from My Mittleider garden in my backyard. I am having a great time and highly recommend the Mittleider method, I get between 4-7 times the yield of a traditional garden. You will see in the videos below how I created my soil beds and grew vertically. About the Food for Everyone Foundation "The Food For Everyone Foundation was incorporated in the State of Utah in 1998, and has received tax exempt status as a Public Charitable 501�(3) Foundation with the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation's purposes include encouraging and fostering the development, understanding, and distribution of the most efficient scientific non-polluting and ecologically sensitive food production procedures, by sponsoring and supporting the research, development, and dissemination of the best possible gardening methods and techniques, and the most effective information delivery systems and teaching methods throughout the world, with primary emphasis on the developing countries. We also encourage the development of education in gardening procedures and techniques in the USA by teaching and training the public in effective gardening methods. And we encourage and assist in developing self-sufficiency in the production of food among people throughout the world by sponsoring, teaching and training classes and seminars; by providing financial assistance to worthy and needy students; and by assisting in providing materials, equipment, tools, seed, and fertilizers sufficient for trained students to achieve gardening success in their own communities. James (Jim) Kennard, the President of the Foundation, has a wealth of leadership, financial, business, teaching, and gardening training and experience upon which to draw in helping the Foundation to achieve its goals. He is a retired Certified Public Accountant (CPA), practicing as managing partner in a Salt Lake City firm since 1972. Jim has been a Mittleider gardener for the past Thirty years, he is a Master Mittleider Gardening Instructor, and has taught classes and worked one-on-one with Dr. Jacob Mittleider on several gardening projects in the USA and around the world. We look forward to working with you to "teach the world to grow food one family at a time." Source http://foodforeveryone.org/about/9/about-us Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Learn how to start a homestead

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:51:08 -0600

If you are fed up with city life and ready to learn the joys of living in the country, sick of living on the grid and ready to learn more about living green and being environmentally friendly, or even if you just want to learn how to save a few dollars on your household expenses, you're in the right place! We've put together some great resources for you from Squidoo pages. Lenses written by experts on a variety of green, country, and log home living. We are, and will be, featuring pages of excellence here on living and working with: nature farm animals growing your own food running a home business making, instead of buying, consumables crafting gifts of value and much more! It's all about homesteading, self sufficient living, environmentally friendly lifestyles, and some get-off-the-grid assistance. Tough but rewarding work - for both you and us. This is a life of meaning and awakening...join us by visiting regularly, creating your own lens on a related topic, or leave a comment on any of the pages linked below. We'd love to 'meet' you and answer your questions! Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Grow Habanero Peppers

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:41:26 -0600

Habanero Peppers can you say HOTTTTT.;They are on average fifty times hotter then the Jalapeno.; 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 70 degrees.; If possible give them six weeks inside. Plants take a while to mature at an average of 100 days. As with all tender plants make sure you acclimate the seedlings for a week before planting outdoors. ALWAYS use gloves when harvesting Habanero Peppers, DO NOT rub your eyes or face or any other part of your body. when harvesting.; Eat in moderation these hot peppers can catch up to you fast.; Habaneros can be used for stuffing but watch out have some milk and bread ready.; Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also. Purchase the Mittleider digital organic gardening books.; Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Growlights

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:31:56 -0600

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 your eating out of your garden 8-10 weeks earlier than your neighbors! Grow lights; can give you up to and extra 2-3 months of growing time. ; Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program you earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books.; All information Copy write Food for Everyone Foundation; 2011 Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden.

Intensive Gardening

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:02:43 -0600

I look at intensive as the wrong phrase rather I would think maximized or sustainable gardening is more accurate.; You are making the most of what you have in your garden when you have it.; ;Plant in the smallest area possible while still giving the plants enough light.; Add in Mittleider nutrients so the plants can spend their time growing instead of seeking out what little nutrients the soil MIGHT have in it. With the Mittleider method we balance nutrients, watering and weeding.; You can expect yields 5-10 times greater in less space which allows you to use less water With the Mittleider method we also focus on growing as many crops vertically as possible, this allows for maximum light air flow and use of space. I use the Mittleider method and invite you to check out my videos below. . Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books.; Please tell us about your Intensive Gardening experiences in the Guestbook we will respond and check out your lenses and websites.. (Shameless plug time) Please also consider lens rolling and voting (stars) for this lens. Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Veteran Benefits

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:58:21 -0600

This lens is designed to highlight some of the information, books and programs available for Veterans. benefits 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 Veterans.As the war continues more soldiers will come back injured, many with lost limbs, do your self and your country a service and honor these Veterans.; They have seen the worst of humanity, now it is time for us to show them compassion.

How to Plan your garden correctly

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:55:19 -0600

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 is the first year to plant what you and your family will eat Another tip plant some root crops, garlic, potatoes, onions these will keep for a long time as long as you keep them in a cool dry place.; You can usually store your vegetables in the basement.; Make sure the vegetables are up off the ground in a cool dry area which has some air flow.;Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital organic gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Growing Lilacs

Sat, 14 May 2011 22:51:07 -0600

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 hormone at a local nursery, it will be more reliable. Lilacs are best dried and make great winter gifts bring the scent of spring into your gifts and pillows with dried lilacs.; Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also.

Super sweet 100 tomato

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:45:19 -0600

I grew Super Sweets this year, no kidding I got over one thousand of these delicious little cherry tomatoes. Super sweet tomatoes and fondue Try dipping these Super sweet tomatoes into melted cheese, yumm, Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Feeding plants correctly

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:47:36 -0600

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 worldwide experience. We are sometimes called the Poor mans hydroponics because we place the thirteen nutrients each plant needs into the soil From A-Z if it is a plant it needs all the same 13 nutrients. Why spend the huge costs on a Hydroponics system when the Mittleider method provides the exact same nutrients for MUCH less the other similar products. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Delicious Tomato

Sat, 14 May 2011 23:00:21 -0600

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 seeds will sprout if you have the temperature at about 70-57 degree. When transplanting space plants about 14 apart IF growing vertically and 16 inches apart if growing on the growbed.. We highly reccommend you grow vertically use Tframes to help this plants thrive Please consider ranking this lens and adding it to your favorites. Thank you Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every salePurchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Super easy meal starters

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:11:20 -0600

I am not 100% vegetarian about 75% now but I love to mix my meal starters with everything. The meal starters consist of the following : Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Onions,Garlic, super simple super delicious. This year I have frozen over 100 gallon bags. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Heirloom seeds

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:53:45 -0600

I just started getting into harvesting Heirloom Seeds, this year I will harvest tomato, melon, pepper and cucumber seeds.; ;The basic way to harvest seeds from a tomato is to scoop the seeds out put them in a cup of water and let them sit for a few days. At this point the good seeds will sink to the bottom and the bad ones and the pulp will go to the surface.; Scoop out the pulp and the bad heirloom seeds with a spoon.; Add some fresh water and let sit another day then carefully drain the water.; Pour the seeds onto a paper towel and pat dry.; Then place the seeds on a new dry sheet of paper towel and put in a dry place for a few days.; Make sure to label the seeds and either put them in envelopes or even better store them in airtight jars in a cabinet till use. Peppers are even easier, just cut them open and tap the seeds out on to a piece of paper towel you can soak them for a day also and dry and store. Melons are similar simply pick the seeds out wash them off and pat them dry then store. With each plant make sure they are Heirloom plants and Not Hybrids.; Hybrids will not reproduce exactly the same because they are usually a cross between two or more Plants of the same variety.. Though it takes a bit more work Heirloom seeds are fun to harvest Just try harvesting some Giant sunflower seeds with the kids, it is fun and educational. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Health kick tomato

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:37:30 -0600

The Health kick tomato is a hybrid tomato. This tomato was designed to have extra nutritional value.The Health kick tomato contains 50% more lycopene- a cancer fighting antioxidant. I grew the Health Kick tomato this year it was a delicious tomato you can see me slicing one up in a video below.

FFEF Affiliate program

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:59:37 -0600

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 the near future you can earn even more. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every salePurchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. Please consider joining the Food For Everyone Foundation Organic gardening affiliate program

Free gardening books for teachers

Thu, 06 May 2010 21:31:22 -0600

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” book for qualifying teachers to use in their classrooms. The only qualification required is to be teaching, or have real intentions to teach about sustainable gardening, and be willing to try these methods, which have been so successful they produce “a great garden in any soil, in almost any climate.; The Food for Everyone Foundation and Dr. Mittleider have been teaching sustainable high yield vegetable gardening to families around the world for over 37 years. Please also check out our "Virtual teachers training program" UPDATE this program is live again for 2009

Growing onions

Sat, 14 May 2011 22:56:04 -0600

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 canl grow 5-10 times the yield of onions.There are 100s of varieties of onions. Join our Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Food for Everyone Foundations gardening products Click Here! Is your family prepared ? Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program. No wait no freight immediate download

Bepreparedradio

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:10:17 -0600

Promoting a preparedness lifestyle to help save lives is our mission! As we move through today's uncertain times to even tougher times ahead, Be Prepared Radio and the Preparedness Radio Network will continue to offer proactive, preparedness-oriented programming to help you stay informed, get prepared for what's coming, and most importantly, remain upbeat in an increasingly downbeat world. Listen to pod casts from respected members of the "Prepper" community and invited guests who are talented and skilled in emergency preparedness, food storage, home production, and how to live the preparedness lifestyle. Whether you are a survivalist, Prepper, an urban / suburban / rural homesteader, a self-reliant person--or just beginning as a wannabe--Be Prepared Radio is for you! Be Prepared Radio and the Preparedness Radio Network are the vision of James Talmage Stevens (aka "Doctor Prepper"), whose book "Making the Best of Basics - Family Preparedness Handbook" has sold more than � million copies worldwide. It is a "must-have" volume for every preparedness library! His mantra, "If you are properly prepared you need not fear!" is the driving force behind what we do. By reading his book and listening regularly to our Pod casts, you'll soon learn and become enthusiastic about how family preparedness and living a preparedness lifestyle can give you the power and peace of mind to deal with disasters and emergencies as minor inconveniences when they occur. Source: http://www.bepreparedradio.com/about-be-prepared-radio/ Remember Preparedness saves lives Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Teaching people to grow their own food. Pay it forward

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:01:55 -0600

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 Butt while we still have a chance. Compassion is the greatest gift we have, "teach a person to fish" or in other words Pay it forward. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also.

Homesteading History

Sat, 14 May 2011 22:33:20 -0600

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 movie. ;Is is entirely natural as homesteading was one of the principal ways in which the west was settled in the early 1900s.; It was possible for a family, starting out with hardly any money but willing to work very hard, to wind up owning a piece of farm land that they could then pass down to their children.; My goal is to build a mini Homestead, Internet income is a important part of my long term strategy.. Some people ask me Steve what if the Internet goes down? We ll as you can see most of my lenses are about being self sustaining, I am learning all the Homesteading skills while creating my own digital Homestead and earning income.

Horseradish

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:20:25 -0600

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 horseradish root or a shoot off the main root and dig a three inch trench lay the root on the side and cover with dirt.; Water liberally and watch it grow, if you want a huge crop water daily and use the Mittleider nutrients weekly feed. If planting in containers make sure they are as large as possible the Horseradish roots need room to grow.; When you use the Mittleider nutrients watch out you will be amazed.; It is great to use science to produce maximum yields. Each plant needs a total of sixteen nutrients, the Mittleider weekly feed provides all of them; Find out why the Mittleider method is called the ;Poor mans hydroponicsJoin the Food for Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Ginseng

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:19:29 -0600

Many moons ago in the military 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 Everyone Foundation Clickbank affiliate program earn 40% of every salePurchase the Mittleider digital gardening books.;

American Chopper

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:56:45 -0600

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 interaction Mikey is funny as heck and they all deal with the same problems we all do. American Chopper is a ten out of ten. Check your local listing American Chopper also known as OCC Orange county chopper. is usually on at 10 pm on Thursday in my area. Great news Orange County Chopper has signed up for another season for 2009 Hopefully the family will mend their wounds and get back together, I hope Paul Sr. realizes he is the adult in the situation and needs to extend an olive branch to Jr. and Mikey In the end all you have is family.

Portable solar power

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:42:45 -0600

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 nice lunch, and listening to some great music while watching the animals and scenery. This is also a romantic way to treat a special person in your life.Call me old fashion, but free Portable solar power good food, some wine and a sunset with some good solar powered tunes really works for me. If that is not your thing how about charging power tools for free using a small solar panel, we do it daily.; Portable solar power is great for remote locations and job sites and it saves you money which is always a good thing I will be doing reviews of portable solar chargers as I purchase them.; Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

The Mittleider Gardening Course

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:41:46 -0600

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. Mittleider created the materials for it from the unique wealth of experience he gained helping people grow gardens all over the world for over 35 years. Then he hired outstanding illustrators, plus several of the most highly skilled PhD’s in Educational Technology and Psychology that he could find to help him turn it into a masterpiece. The process took several years , but Jacob wanted one book that would be easy to understand and use, would work for gardens in any soil (or container!), and could be used by people in any country or language. He wanted the methods taught to be “bullet proof” and work great for EVERYONE, no matter where they were or what their gardening experience was.

Family Preparedness

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:40:48 -0600

If you're new to 'prepping' and wondering where in the world to begin, or you've been at it awhile and would like to review the basics and go over your planning, this email will be one of the most important you've ever read. Let me explain why: I've recently re-discovered a book first written in 1974 by James Talmage Stevens entitled, "Making the Best of Basics--Family Preparedness Handbook." This best-seller is now in its 12th edition and has been re-written for a generation even further and more remotely separated from the skills of the pioneers from America's frontier. In the book, Mr. Stevens draws on more than 36 years in the family preparedness industry and shares many personal experiences on how anyone--regardless of experience--can put together an effective plan for personal and family preparedness. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program. Remember Preparedness saves lives

Black Walnut Tree

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:44:18 -0600

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 germination to occur. The black walnut;s dormancy is caused by the thick, hard seed coat. This is the first step necessary to break the Black walnut seed's dormancy. A metal file or coarse sandpaper can be used, but is difficult and time consuming, unless you have a power sander. Help the Food for Everyone Foundation end starvation for good. Source Food for Everyone; Please purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

How to setup a Mittleider sustainable organic garden

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:59:08 -0600

The Mittleider method of gardening has been taught for over 40 years in twenty different countries around the world. P.S. I made this page about gardening tips in support of The Food For Everyone Foundation nonprofit organization. If you buy anything or enjoy an ad on this page, you'll be making a donation to the Food for Everyone Foundation.

Yellow Pear Tomato

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:14:02 -0600

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 start the Yellow pears about seven weeks before transplanting to the outside.; As with all plants let the Yellow Pear Tomato plants spend a few day out doors, but bring them in each night.. After a week it is ok to plant outside.; The Yellow Pear Tomato will be ready to harvest&;in about 75 days.;Yellow Pear Tomatoes also grow very well in planters, being a bush tomato plant it is sometimes easier to control growth in a planter also.; Once they start producing tomatoes it looks like a natural work of art by mother nature. I am super excited about this years Mittleider garden Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Adirondack mountains

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:14:02 -0600

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 landmark.; Decades ago I used to travel the field daily as a shortcut for work, On Friday nights I would hang out for a few there is a Farmhouse (bemis heights) where a major battle took place. It was nice back then you could travel for free in the park and the police were cool.; Great place to visit just make sure you pay your respects at night.

Goji berries

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:23:53 -0600

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 can buy Goji Berry juice. It can be a bit expensive so check around. Also check to make sure you are buying fresh Goji berry juice versus juice made from concentrate. I have been using Goji berry juice for the last 30 days and my energy is up and I just feel better, hard to explain but this juice woks. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click Bank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider method sustainable gardening digital books and manuals Buy Vegetable Seeds Now for Huge Spring Crops.

Roma Tomato

Sat, 14 May 2011 22:31:36 -0600

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 ;sauce Plant the Roma seed about 1/4 inch deep, water and put in a sunny warm area.; In about 7-10 days the seedling will emerge.; As with all tender plants acclimate the plants to the outside over a week period before you plant them in the garden.; Plant each seedling about 14 inches apart, although the Roma is a determinate variety (meaning you only harvest once) in about 75 days you will have a large crop.; I use the Mittleider nutrients and have great success. Roma tomatoes are an excellent all around paste tomato but can also be sliced for salads or make some tomato soup out of Roma tomatoes; Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also. Jim Kennard is the President of the Sustainable Organic Gardening Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation. Jim is also the force behind How to Organic Garden. Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every sale Purchase the Mittleider digital gardening books. Purchase Doctor Preppers book, Making the Best of Basics, and learn how to join his affiliate program.

Your purple cow

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:03:05 -0600

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 achieve Anything you put your mind, effort and heart into. The key in my mind is doing what you love.. Change the World Are you a Squidoo lensmaster? We support the Squidoo listed Non-Profit Food for Everyone Foundation, please consider supporting them also. Support someone

Affiliate Internet Marketing

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:30:56 -0600

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.; Jump on board the Affiliate marketing train.

Helping Non-Profits on the Internet

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:00:08 -0600

Top rules for having fun and being successful on Squidoo Rule one: Write, write, write!; Content is the king if you write quality articles the ;links; the Queen of the Internet will come naturally. Rule two create very specific Squidoo lenses about your organization use your keywords. Rule three Join SquidU and network help others with their lenses. Rule four Do what you love and help others with your knowledge.; Change the World

Cubenelle Pepper

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:13:49 -0600

This pepper turns a lime green color and can be up to 10 inches in length. They are very prolific as well as a sweet pepper. Just as with most peppers they will eventually turn red if you leave the pepper on the plant.

Farmers markets

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:25:49 -0600

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. Update I have located the local Farmers Markets a bit expensive but I am going to sell at at least one Farmers Market per week next year. The beauty of the FFEF method aka Mittleider method of gardening is the 5-10 times yields, use of space and frugal use of water. I am building a series of Tframes so I can greatly extend this seasonn.; To jump start the season next year I created a cold frame built out of material I had on hand.Join the Food for Everyone Foundation Click bank affiliate program earn 40% of every salePurchase the Mittleider digital organic gardening books.;

Landscaping

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:36:16 -0600

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 one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your property. If you use Mittleider nutrients for your plants you can guarantee lush, healthy plants. People refer to it as "Curb appeal" one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your property is to clean up the outside, lay some fresh sod and some colorful flowers. I use biodegradable weed block when I initially lay out an area to work on. Your best bet is to clear any area before putting the weed block down. If you can not do this then you better be prepared to purchase a great deal of wood chips. Landscaping is both fun and profitable. Please rank this lens and add to your favorites. Thank you very much.

James Talmage Stevens

Sat, 14 May 2011 21:13:30 -0600

Purpose of Making the Best of Basics is to help individuals and families become prepared so when external conditions are out of control, you and/or your family are still safe and secure. "If you are truly prepared, you have no need to fear!" http://DoctorPrepper.com

Wind Power

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:34:02 -0600

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.

Billiards and Pool

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:47:00 -0600

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 have slight variations on the standard rules. These are sometimes called House rules. The best way to learn pool is to play as simple as that sounds that is how it works. Get out there and rack them up. My favorite poolhall http://www.trickshotbilliardsny.com/

Jim Kennard

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:28:00 -0600

Mittleider student and teacher Jim said"I was uniquely privileged to know and work closely with Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider during the last 30 years of his life. Dr. Mittleider taught me the gardening principles and procedures that made him so highly respected and sought after around the world that he received PhD's from Universities on four continents! I worked one-on one with him in his garden, as well as my own. And 20 years ago, when he was satisfied that I would represent him well, he allowed me to put his name on my 1/2 acre "Utah's Hogle Zoo Garden", which is seen by more than 800,000 people each year as they visit the giraffe exhibit." Food For Everyone President of the Food for Everyone Foundation Mission The Food For Everyone Foundation's mission is to teach and assist families everywhere to grow successful and sustainable vegetable gardens, and really enjoy the experience. We are the world-wide exclusive distributor for the Mittleider gardening books. In addition, take a look at what we're doing in America and in other countries around the world to really make a difference in people's lives, by teaching them, and providing them the tools and materials for success in their own family gardens.

Taking IT Global

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:59:38 -0600

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 lens is doing) people are able to reach out and build lifetime relationships with other volunteers. About TakingITGlobal TakingITGlobal is an international organization - led by youth and empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal connects youth around the world to find inspiration, information and get involved in improving their local and global communities. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a growing worldwide presence, the organization's flagship program’ TakingITGlobal.org, serves as the most popular online community for young people interested in connecting across cultures and making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. TakingITGlobal works with global partners – from UN agencies, to major companies, and especially youth organizations – to build the capacity of youth for development, artistic and media expression, make education more engaging, and involve young people in global decision-making. Here you can learn about our programs, get information on our organization, and find ways to get involved. Source Taking IT Global