The Redworm is a very aggressive worm in that if a quality food source is available and the worm can get to it the worm will multiply and prosper.

far as I am concerned you cannot grow "curry". Curry is a sauce of onions, garlic and ginger flavoured with a mixture of spices. I suspect you are growing what is known as a "curry plant" so called because of the smell of curry powder that the leaves give off if disturbed. The botanical name for the curry plant is helichrysum angustifoloium. I only know it as a decorative herb and have never seen a recipe where it is used in cooking.

I have personally killed released and/or escaped banded birds two years after their freedom. However, habitat, predators, available feed and the availability of water all figure into the equation.

A12. The only worm we sell is the Red-composting worm. This composting worm is not suitable for the harsh conditions of the standard garden; if your garden has no mulch and is dry then the red-composting worms will most probably die. This red composting worm is ideal to place into your composting bin or composting system, but not to place directly into your garden.

Early crops included rice, indigo and table crops such as peas and, corn. Later, cotton and pecans were grown.

We carry both. Our Wild Alaskan Salmon is certified by the Marine Steward Council as "wild" and is processed domestically in Alaska. We also offer a Norwegian Salmon that is aqua-cultured. The Norwegians have the highest standards in the world for raising fish and recently won the Gold Standard. Artificial color is never added to our Aqua-cultured salmon. The salmon is raised in the deep, cold water of the Fjords in Norway.

Wild birds are very important in the lives of many people. Fortunately, there is no reason to be afraid of them! Birdwatching remains safe, though you should avoid touching sick or dead birds, their droppings or water near them. Similarly, it is safe to continue feeding garden birds. The birds that visit feeders and bird tables are most unlikely to carry the H5N1 virus.

Chicken manure is high in nitrogen, so it is considered "hot". It will need to be composted before putting it directly onto your garden. once it has broken down, it then becomes perfect food for the garden. A Polyphemus moth rests on the outside of the coop. Good thing! If it were on the inside, it would make a tasty snack for one of the hens.

UMAC-CORE is delivered to you in the exact same species composition as is found in nature, the way your body is intended to receive them. We do not manipulate the species. Most other phytoplankton products are manipulated and grown in laboratories attempting to re-creat the oceans conditions. Most other phytoplankton are commonly used in commercial grade fish feed.

The main crops raised by Amish in order of acreage, are corn, hay, wheat, tobacco, soybeans, barley, potatoes, and other vegetables. Farmers also grow various grasses for grazing. Corn, grain, and hay crops usually stay on the farm for feeding livestock. Tobacco, potatoes, some grain and hay plus vegetables are raised for marketing. Farming is done using horsedrawn equipment with metal wheels. Rubber tires are not used.

We use wild fish in all of our recipes. While this adds some cost to our fish dishes, we believe it is the right choice to make for our health and the health of our environment. Logically you might think farm- or ocean-raised fish would be better for our environment and better for us. But we have learned that farm raised means the fish don’t get lots of swimming room, are prone to disease (and therefore fed antibiotics) and can get out and infect the fish in the wild.

It is safe on most fabrics, but it is best to test an inconspicuous area before treating a large area and make sure the fabric is colorfast. We recommend spraying a piece of cloth and then placing it on the area where you want to repel the dog or cat.

NO, just as the word indicates outdoor products should ONLY be used outdoors, as they can cause a film on the acrylic. This actually inhibits the tanning process, rather than acting as an amplifying agent. There are many excellent indoor tanning products for that purpose. Ask our tanning professional for recommendations.

EarthLink Wi-Fi for Outdoor Use is a portable broadband connection that gives you the freedom to connect from almost anywhere in your city. It is designed specifically for people who want wi-fi access outside their home.

We have an outdoor garden cross that looks like stone but is made of weatherproof resin. It comes with a packet of Irish wildflower seeds from County Kerry,Ireland - perfect for planting a memorial garden. Also, our copper sculptures -- Celtic cross, claddagh and shamrock -- can be used outdoors, where they will gradually attain a pale green patina.

Although fountains and planters can be used outdoors, they will not survive very low temperatures and are suited to warmer climates or use on terraces or verandahs.

While you may be able to receive a wi-fi signal when you are at home, most indoor locations require a modem in order to receive a strong enough signal. If you intend to use your wi-fi service primarily at home, EarthLink strongly recommends that you purchase the EarthLink Wi-Fi product which is designed for residential use. Note that the standard Earthlink Wi-Fi product includes unlimited usage outside the home and around your city at no extra charge.

No. Before the sunflower seeds can be used for human consumption they have to be shelled. We do not have the equipment for that process. The seeds are sold for bird feed. Monks' Bread calls for a high protein wheat. Because of our short growing season we are able to grow winter wheat which is low in protein. It is sold as a cash crop. The flour for Monks' Bread is spring wheat which is high in protein.

You can, and it can be quite profitable for you if you rent out the picking rights. If you are concerned about sustaining the earthworm populations in your field, you could specify the number of nights that can be used by pickers, limit the number of pickers, or have pickers on your land only every other year to conserve the worms.

All Earthbound Farm produce carries the USDA Organic Seal, which guarantees that it is certified organic by an independent agency, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), accredited by the USDA National Organic Program. There are many strict criteria that organic farmers must meet to become certified — go to our Organic Certification page for more information.

Yes! Many studies have been done to interpret the usefulness of yield trials to predict variety performance the following season. The results of nearly all of these studies indicate that the more information you have, the more reliable the predictive values will be. This means that data collected from multiple replications at multiple locations are more valuable than data from a single site.

School food service directors can purchase locally grown produce with the same federal reimbursement money that they use to buy all their food items. Schools also get a small amount of money to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables through a special partnership between the USDA and the Department of Defense (DoD) that is part of the school commodity program. (This program is currently being reorganized and may not be available in the future.)

There are lots of good reasons. First, you have a direct connection with the farmer and can ask exactly how he grows the food, even see it being grown. All produce is started with high quality non GMO seed. It has not been sprayed with umpteen chemicals, it has not been irradiated, it has not spent hours, maybe days travelling across the country, and the soil it has been grown on is not being damaged nor is the water supply being polluted.

Using fresh Jalapeno peppers, blanch peppers for 3 minutes in boiling water. To prevent collapsing, puncture each pepper. Add the following ingredients to a pint jar packed with the blanched peppers before cooling occurs. Note: Jalapenos must be hot when brine solution is added. The addition of carrot slices adds color to the product.

A list of participating nurseries and garden centers can be found by clicking here. And, congratulations ahead of time on growing your own beautiful Alaska Grown flowers and vegetables!

All of our salmon is wild caught. We do not use farm raised salmon. For more information, visit our Wild Caught vs. Farm Raised page. back to top

Let's look at both these approaches in turn, keeping in mind that a combination of measures may work best in your particular situation.

The birds that visit feeders and bird tables are very unlikely to carry the H5N1 virus. Observe sensible hygiene precautions: wash hands after handling equipment that has been splashed with bird faeces. Clean and disinfect feeders bird-tables and bird-baths regularly, using 10% disinfectant solution. Rinse out several times after treatment to ensure all the disinfectant has been removed. Water containers should be rinsed out daily during the warmer months.