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Feb 1, 2010, 50 Marine Business Ideas

A while back I wrote the book How to make money with boats. The book is now online for free. The table of contents is here- http://www.tongacharter.com/money-toc.htm

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Jan 31, 2010, What Sort of Rooster Is This Fella?

This handsome fellow rules the roost at our place. Trouble is, we don't know what breed he is! Anyone out there able to enlighten us?

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Jan 31, 2010, Rock Gardens

I garden where I can. My rocky sloped guerrilla gardens are spread over 5 acres, winding through unseen power lines. Yes, power lines. Haven't got zapped

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Jan 19, 2010, Seed Catalogs are Winter Inspiration

Some gardeners dread the Winter months. Before Christmas is past Spring seed catalogs begin to appear in the mailbox. Planning and dreaming begins

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Jan 18, 2010, Low Cost Movable Chicken Run

Hi. Any ideas on how to make a low cost movable chicken run so i can move my chickens to various areas in the garden. Thanks

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Jan 18, 2010, Anaeorbic Digesters using Horse Manure

Who has experience using Anaerobic Digesters with horse manure? I live in a rural area surrounded by small horse barns (6 horse or more, about 30

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Jan 18, 2010, Need Help Developing an Organic Farming Business Plan

I am looking for resources that might help me develop an appropriate business plan regarding organic farming As you know, the organic farming

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Jan 15, 2010, Seed and Seedling Starter Mix

For those who've been asking about a good mix to start of seeds and seedlings, I have a recipe that I have found good success with. It is basically

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Jan 15, 2010, Interested in getting started with farm animals??

It can be very scary getting started with a large animal such as a cow. I grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and have handled farm animals since I was a

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Jan 15, 2010, Sustainability Defined: Ocean-Caught vs. Farmed Fish

We all agree that abuse of our environment is not sustainable. But, when you’re buying food—namely seafood--what qualifies as sustainable? Contrast

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