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Topic: Truvia. |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 9
Views: 6912
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Sep 24, 12 2:30 pm Subject: Truvia. |
Nell, as far as I know there's no catch - as Mustang says it's been used for centuries.
It's easy to grow, take cutting from (roots in water) and very easy to care for and you can keep a plant for ... |
Topic: On farm slaughter |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 8
Views: 9247
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Fri Jun 15, 12 12:18 pm Subject: On farm slaughter |
Here's some information from the DEFRA archives :
On farm killing and slaughter
Anyone killing or slaughtering an animal or bird on a farm must hold a slaughter licence unless the animal:
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Topic: Making a pond |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 20
Views: 91527
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Forum: Land Management Posted: Wed May 30, 12 11:13 am Subject: Making a pond |
We have five Dachshunds who love water too !
We also have one of these, so the temptation to make more ponds is extreme.....
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4132/5039169830_9e3f2eeb48_z.jpg |
Topic: Making a pond |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 20
Views: 91527
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Forum: Land Management Posted: Sun May 27, 12 9:56 pm Subject: Making a pond |
Good try though Hairyloon !
Have you dug the pond yet Cathryn ? From what you've said, it sounds as though you may have a clay soil.
After it's dug, play with the earth that's on the bottom of ... |
Topic: Angora |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 2
Views: 3525
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Mon Mar 05, 12 7:59 pm Subject: Angora |
Tim and Nicky,
I don't know much about the rabbits except that I (and a lot of other people) find the hairs get up my nose and make me sneeze ! Also, I've raised rabbits for the table and they real ... |
Topic: Rocket wood stove!! |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 17
Views: 23467
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Mar 01, 12 5:58 pm Subject: Rocket wood stove!! |
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Topic: Rocket wood stove!! |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 17
Views: 23467
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Thu Mar 01, 12 5:09 pm Subject: Rocket wood stove!! |
Hi folks,
in our extension we intended to build a classic Russian mass heater but I thought we'd give the rocket mass a go and see how we get on with it.
I've not finished the cobbing yet as w ... |
Topic: Lemon Balm - Uses and Recipes |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 20
Views: 15677
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Thu Jun 03, 10 9:20 am Subject: Lemon Balm - Uses and Recipes |
Thank you so much for this !
I've been ripping loads up and giving it away - even throwing it out which I don't like doing. It self seeds and grows like a weed here.
People keep asking me what c ... |
Topic: Gutting a chicken |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 18
Views: 14075
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Fri May 28, 10 8:43 pm Subject: Gutting a chicken |
I've a few photos like this one in Flickr :
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/65/159206356_61d754aa6b.jpg
Lovely eh ?
I'll update the set next time we do a few birds.
http://www.flic ... |
Topic: Machine knitting |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 22
Views: 22571
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Sun May 23, 10 3:36 pm Subject: Machine knitting |
You can make socks on the Bond Cathryn - here are some old posts with photos and instructions.
http://forum.downsizer.net/about6817.html&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=making ... |
Topic: Hi from East Sussex. |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 20
Views: 12842
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Forum: Welcome Posted: Sat May 15, 10 8:06 pm Subject: Hi from East Sussex. |
Another Frenchie say hello ! |
Topic: Hubby's starting out! |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 32
Views: 24218
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Forum: Small Business Questions, Ideas and Advice Posted: Thu May 13, 10 9:29 am Subject: Hubby's starting out! |
I hope it goes well Vanessa.
Word of mouth is definitely the very best publicity for a spark !
Nice to see a simple website too though. |
Topic: screen that chickens won't eat |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 25
Views: 25836
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Thu May 06, 10 10:31 pm Subject: screen that chickens won't eat |
I suppose it depends on the size of the space you allot to the chickens but ours are completely free range (We've about 50 chickens and seven geese) and if you protect climbers at their base when they ... |
Topic: Hanging Ham? |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 4
Views: 5740
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sun May 02, 10 9:05 pm Subject: Hanging Ham? |
We used a west facing covered terrace (prevailing wind) and also hang our sausages, bacon and copa in the same area.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/242/3263661473_d6784965a3.jpg |
Topic: Have I left it too long? |
hardworkinghippy
Replies: 9
Views: 6778
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Mon Apr 26, 10 10:10 pm Subject: Have I left it too long? |
We have a ham outside that's over two years old and a bit on the dry side but it's still OK. |
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