May 2007 - Farm Homestead

Lady Bugs Are Your #1 Natural Pest Control

May 28, 2007 by Jodi Avery

First, this bug has many names. Some of it’s names are: lady bugs ladybugs lady beetle asiatic lady beetle Asian Lady Beetle Asian Lady Bugs Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle The Ladybird Beetle is the correct name for a Lady bug and are not bugs but are beetles. Worldwide there are nearly 5,000 different kinds of …

Ten Ways to Have the BEST Small Farm

November 7, 2017May 7, 2007 by Jodi Avery

Start Small – 100 square feet of garden can yield up to 200-400 pounds of vegetables, using sustainable organic methods. Go To Beds – eliminate unproductive path space and create growing areas that stay untrampled for healthiest plant growth. Compost – leaves, weeds, grass clippings and kitchen waste can promote fertility. The rules are simple: …