How to Build a Seed Germinator from a Junk Refrigerator
How to Build a Seed Germinator from a Junk Refrigerator

Author: Darold E. Gingerich

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-03-12

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781497330276

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Do you need a great way to start a lot of seeds for your greenhouse operation, or even just for fun? Let me show you how to turn that old junk refrigerator into a state of the art seed germinator. You can find lots of free plans and ideas online from people who have built their own germinators, but all of these require you to manually water the seed trays to keep them moist. My germination chamber has built-in steam to keep the moisture level consistent and makes it easy for you to get consistent results without tending it all the time or having to tediously water each tray. Our unique design gives you a much more even temperature and moisture throughout the unit, without electric heating pads. I spent around $349.00 to turn an old refrigerator into a very efficient steam box germinator that holds 40 seed trays. I used it to start over 350 flats of seeds in 2012 with great results, saving our small greenhouse operation over $7,500. Tomatoes are up in 4 days every time and peppers in 6 with very even results. Anyone that has tried to start peppers on the bench can appreciate these kind of results. This guide will show you how you can do the same. It includes photos and a wiring diagram. I have included my email address as well as my phone number. If you have any questions or run into a snag, I will try to help you be a successful grower, saving you a lot of money over buying your plugs from the "big guys."

The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds
The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds

Author: Robert Edward Gough

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1603425748

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A full-color resource explains how to gather, clean and store seeds for 300 different kinds of vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs, as well as how to propagate and care for new seedlings. Original.

The Zero-Waste Chef
The Zero-Waste Chef

Author: Anne-Marie Bonneau

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0735239789

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*SHORTLISTED for the 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Award* *SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Taste Canada Award for Single-Subject Cookbooks* A sustainable lifestyle starts in the kitchen with these use-what-you-have, spend-less-money recipes and tips, from the friendly voice behind @ZeroWasteChef. In her decade of living with as little plastic, food waste, and stuff as possible, Anne-Marie Bonneau, who blogs under the moniker Zero-Waste Chef, has preached that "zero-waste" is above all an intention, not a hard-and-fast rule. Because, sure, one person eliminating all their waste is great, but thousands of people doing 20 percent better will have a much bigger impact. And you likely already have all the tools you need to begin. In her debut book, Bonneau gives readers the facts to motivate them to do better, the simple (and usually free) fixes to ease them into wasting less, and finally, the recipes and strategies to turn them into self-reliant, money-saving cooks and makers. Rescue a hunk of bread from being sent to the landfill by making Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, or revive some sad greens to make a pesto. Save 10 dollars (and the plastic tub) at the supermarket with Yes Whey, You Can Make Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese in a galette and the leftover whey to make sourdough tortillas. With 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes for cooking with scraps, creating fermented staples, and using up all your groceries before they go bad--including end-of-recipe notes on what to do with your ingredients next--Bonneau lays out an attainable vision for a zero-waste kitchen.

Coco for Cannabis
Coco for Cannabis

Author: M. J. Coco

Publisher:

Published: 2018-08-05

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9780692170243

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"Manage your Grow like a Pro"The Science and Practice of Growing Cannabis in Coco CoirCoco coir is arguably the best medium to grow cannabis! However, not every grow style takes full advantage of its benefits. Based on scientific principles and informed by personal experience and work with numerous coco growers, this guide clearly explains the information you need to avoid the pitfalls and unlock the magic of Coco for Cannabis!This guide provides clear explanations and recommendations for all the most common questions about growing in coco!¿What size and type of containers should you use?¿Why does coco need Cal/Mag supplement?¿How often should you water?¿How often should you provide nutrients?¿What kinds of nutrients work best for cannabis in coco?¿How strong should your nutrient solution be?Included within the guide, you will find clear instructions for:¿How to buffer your coco and avoid Cal/Mag problems¿How much perlite to mix with the coco¿How to mix nutrient solutions with the correct ratio and strength¿How to fertigate (irrigate with fertilizers) properly¿How to manage Electrical Conductivity (EC)¿How to manage automatic watering systems¿How to responsibly dispose of waste waterAfter reading this guide you will know both what to do and why you are doing it!

Wild Fermentation
Wild Fermentation

Author: Sandor Ellix Katz

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1603586288

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Fermentation is an ancient way of preserving food as an aid to digestion, but the centralization of modern foods has made it less popular. Katz introduces a new generation to the flavors and health benefits of fermented foods. Since the first publication of the title in 2003 he has offered a fresh perspective through a continued exploration of world food traditions, and this revised edition benefits from his enthusiasm and travels.

The Prairie Homestead Cookbook
The Prairie Homestead Cookbook

Author: Jill Winger

Publisher: Flatiron Books

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1250305942

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Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.