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Comment on VermiComposting with Rabbits by charlene

charlene — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:36:46 +0000

I always think about buying one of those multi-tray vermicomposting kits when I see them in catalogues, but I believe the one bin works just fine if you can keep the temperature and moisture in check. My next project is to build a larger bin using wood from wine barrels.

Comment on VermiComposting with Rabbits by Roch

Roch — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:58:43 +0000

Thinking of getting a kit for vermicomposting. I might just end up putting it on my list. Would you suggest going to the multi tray installations or just a simple box?

Comment on Fostering Dogs by Illinois Pet Sitter

Illinois Pet Sitter — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:22:03 +0000

Thank you for all the useful dog info. I have 2 dogs and I always like reading all about dogs. Great Site!!

Comment on Why “Homesteading the Seam” by charlene

charlene — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:27:51 +0000

Thanks, Kim!

Comment on Why “Homesteading the Seam” by Kim McMechan

Kim McMechan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:33:23 +0000

I loved your story in Literary Mama. Keep writing.
kim

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Comment on Breadtopia by charlene

charlene — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:03:04 +0000

Hi Susan, I cut the heat to 450, although it withstood the higher temp, then I pull it out after 10 min during the uncovered stage to keep it from getting too dark. I put the empty clay baker in the cold oven and then preheat, then I just roll the dough into the baker without taking it out of the oven. I’ve never done it with an iron pot. It’s been a hot summer, and I look forward to some cooler days so I can resume baking bread! Charlene

Comment on Breadtopia by susan

susan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:41:58 +0000

I am eager to try my clay baker, but wondering about the high preheat. Do you just put it into a cold oven at high heat and get similar results as for the iron pot? Yours looks terrific, Charlene!

Comment on The State of the Farm by Charlene

Charlene — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:07:40 +0000

Hi Shayne, Thanks for the link. This Spring, I managed to scrape together enough worm compost to give each seedling I planted a good half-cup, but I wish I had a whole lot more. We have terrible summers where I live–many days over 100–so I worry about an outdoor bin, but maybe if I up the size, it will have more natural insulation. I’ll look into it. Thanks again. Charlene

Comment on The State of the Farm by shayne

shayne — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:58:40 +0000

First off, thank you for living my dream for me and, via the blog, allowing me to live it vicariously. On the vermiculture project, you may need to go whole-hog and do an outdoor bin. redwormcomposting.com has info on outdoor setups. They seem to handle much more food waste and take less day-to-day care from what I’ve read.