How many fish should I stock in a 1/4 acre pond? Large fish will prey on newly stocked fingerlings. Obtaining a balanced predator (bass) to prey (sunfish) ratio is the

HOW DO YOU CAN whole raw tomatoes? Fill hot jars with the hot tomatoes leaving a 1/2-inch headspace at the top of the jar. Add enough cooking liquid to the

How do you store farm fresh duck eggs? Thanks to the egg's bloom, it's not necessary to refrigerate farm fresh duck eggs. However, refrigerating does drastically extend their shelf life.

10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow Yourself Lettuce. We've never known a garden that cannot grow lettuce. Green Beans. Beans grow even in fairly poor soils, because they fix the nitrogen

The generally accepted ratio is 10 hens for every 1 rooster. However the exact ratio for your flock will depend on the particular breeds you have and the number of

share Eggs Refrigerator (35°F to 40°F) Raw whole eggs (in shell) 4 to 5 weeks beyond the pack date or about 3 weeks after purchase Raw whole eggs (slightly beaten)

Plant in a sunny site with good air circulation; avoid planting near trees or buildings that shade. Cherry trees need deep, well-drained soil. Space sweet cherries 35 to 40 feet

Nursing Care for Sick Pet Birds Give all medications as directed. Keep your pet bird warm. Do not change your bird's sleep cycle. Make sure your bird eats and drinks.

To ripen a few green tomatoes, put them in a paper bag, close it up, and store in a warm location. Keeping tomatoes enclosed together, the ethylene they emit will

Pack foods into clean, dry insect-proof containers as tightly as possible without crushing. Store dried foods in clean, dry home canning jars, plastic freezer containers with tight-fitting lids or in