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Episode-1481- The Backyard Nursery

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In the last two years I have planted over 400 trees, bushes, vines, etc. on my property.  Right now I have 150 small support trees (locust and autumn olive) waiting to be planted into my food forest. The sheer variety of what will be budding out and going into full on growth mode in 2015 has me very excited.  There are over 20 varieties of apple, an equal if not higher variety of plumbs, 6 different low chill cherries and more.  I still have to find a home that will meet the needs of 10 bush hazels. I have even … Continue reading →

Episode-1294- Getting Ready for Spring Planting

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Right now it is in the 30s and we will be down in the teens tonight and this is in the middle of the global warming crisis in north Texas so spring seems a long way off but it isn’t.  Frankly here are how the numbers break down for me… Average last frost date is March 15th Today is Feb. 4th Weeks till planting remaining 6 Average time seeds need to be ready to plant out 6 weeks Simply put the time for us to be planing is now, and we have a ton more to do.  Join me today … Continue reading →

Episode-799- Greenhouse Thoughts, Construction, Usage and Considerations

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It is winter, it is cold, the hoe and spade have likely been cleaned, oiled and put into the shed.  Seed catalogs are coming in and dreaming of spring has likely begun even before the Christmas holiday is over. Wake up, there is much to be done!  With a greenhouse, small, medium or large we can get plants started early, we can grow food even in the cold and with some modifications we can even beat old man winter and possibly grow what, “can’t be grown this time of year around these parts”. I will even share some innovative exotic … Continue reading →

Episode-336- Listener Questions and Feedback for 12-14-09

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Today we answer some listener questions on subjects like home defense shotguns, getting started with hunting, back up heating options, green house construction, water filtration and more. Join Us Today as we Discuss… Ron Hood is about to release “Survival.com Magazine“ New book coming from James T. Stevens that I will be a co author for The bridge to Prince Edward Island is closed for 48 hours, grocery stores run lean on food How do you get started hunting with out a teacher close by and with out spending a fortune on guided hunts What options are there for back … Continue reading →

Episode-84 Winter is for Gardening Part Three

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Today we wrap up with some tips and tricks to get the most out of your garden in the winter or just use winter to get your garden ready for spring. Tune in Today to Hear… How to use hot water barrels or a black drum of water to fight off a freeze The proper way to start out a raised bed both for quick use or in prep for the spring Why you never bury sod if you plan to plant your crops right away Tips on using cheap builder plastic and frost blankets Why winter is a great … Continue reading →

Episode-82- Winter is for Gardening Part Two

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Today’s show expands on Part 1 from yesterday and covers various ways to improve your winter gardening efforts to expand the production of your survival gardening efforts.  This show was recorded a day in advance and is being posted during my absense on a business trip. There most likely will not be a show tomorrow, please forgive the brief nature of today’s show notes and the lack of a show one day this week.  We will return on Thursday for another edition. Tune in today for… Thoughts on options for indoor growth lights Why a  sunny window is often not … Continue reading →

Episode-81- Winter is for Gardening Part One

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Today we are going to go over some of the things you should be thinking about in regard to gardening during winter when it is often over looked.  We do have to start out on two things from the political realm and the Obama campaign though.  First a statement by Senator Biden that was inaccurately presented by Fox News (note I like Fox News and despise Senator Biden but facts are facts even when I don’t like them).  Then on comments made by Barak Obama in 2001 on a Chicago radio station that are quite chilling to hear. Tune in … Continue reading →