Category Archives: How To's

Restoring Antique Furniture

Posted on November 29, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve been working on an X shaped bar for several months now. The whole project was an evolution of ideas, starting with the desire for a more open space. I wanted to rip out the wall between my kitchen and … Continue reading →

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Building a Blasting Cabinet

Posted on September 26, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve been investigating how sand blasters work in order to speed up my learning curve. You see, I haven’t saved enough yet to purchase the required equipment, and it may take some time to accomplish this task, so I thought … Continue reading →

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On the Brink – Saving a Cherry Bush from Drying Up

Posted on August 12, 2011 by itfarmer

About three weeks ago, I noticed that one of my cherry bushes was not doing well at all. The temperature at that time was well above 90 degrees for a few days straight, and there wasn’t much rain. The leaves … Continue reading →

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Sneaking Potatoes

Posted on July 25, 2011 by itfarmer

I planted quite a few potatoes this year, and I just couldn’t wait anymore to try them out. I was going to rip one of the plants out of the ground, for investigative porposes, when I heard that you could … Continue reading →

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Lighting That Candle…

Posted on December 20, 2010 by itfarmer

Do not try this at home ! If this process is not followed correctly, bad things can happen. I’m planning to make five batches of Bio-Char this winter, and I’m a bit behind schedule, so this weekend I decided to … Continue reading →

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Sage Tea

Posted on December 7, 2010 by itfarmer

As I was walking up my steps into my backdoor, I glanced down at my now two year old sage plant, and wondered what I could use it for. The plant is just starting it’s second winter, and the leaves … Continue reading →

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Water Carries Life

Posted on December 1, 2010 by itfarmer

While leaving the farm on my way to work this morning, I noticed one of the natural springs flowing a bit more then usual. It was nice to see this ribbon of green growth, after the recent snowfall, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead with Bio-Char

Posted on November 22, 2010 by itfarmer

Kids: Don’t try this at home ! If the gases do not properly escape during heating, you will be in trouble. Somewhere during my life, I either learned this lesson myself, or picked it up from others: “The longer ahead … Continue reading →

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Hot Stuff

Posted on November 2, 2010 by itfarmer

I grew hot peppers for the first time this year, even though I’m not a big fan of spicy food. I figured my nephew would find a use for them, as he enjoys spicy food. I planted a row of … Continue reading →

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Fall Omelette

Posted on October 20, 2010 by itfarmer

Now that the first frost has cleared most of the garden, it’s time to enjoy the harvest. Throughout the summer, I’ve been dicing and freezing various veggies for use in the months when they would not be available. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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