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Create The Optimum Bedding Formula For Breeding Worms

One of the research sites on breading worms that I use posted this readers question on bedding for breeding worms. I thought that the response may be helpful so here it is…
“What is the optimum formula for bedding for breeding worms and feed to put in this bedding? I would like to start a small [...]


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Written on November 26th, 2009

While I am not a pool expert I am asked more and more often to work on pools in gardens I maintain.
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Wild Pomegranate – Sunbird Magnet

Written on November 26th, 2009

If birds in your garden bring a smile to your face then adding a Wild Pomegranate to your landscape will pull Sunbirds from all around.
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Healthy Herbs: Chlorophyll

Written on November 26th, 2009

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Healthy Herbs: Aloe Vera

Written on November 25th, 2009

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Healthy Herbs: Chickweed

Written on November 25th, 2009

Chickweed is another little known herb which has a wide variety of medicinal and wellness uses. Chickweed is actually an edible plant which can be used as a table vegetable, and it can be used to create teas, or “green drinks”. It’s quite high in Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and potassium too.
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Worm Food Overview

Written on November 16th, 2009

Last week I briefly touched on the topic of ‘worm food’ when I wrote about setting up a worm composting system, but I wasn’t able to get into as much detail as this subject warrants.
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