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	<title>Weekend Gardener &#187; organic</title>
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		<title>Great Tips On Organic Gardening</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mandy Flemming</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The value of fresh vegetables is grossly underestimated especially by those who do not garden. There are so many benefits that such people are missing out that if they knew about they would also join the many who are organically growing their own produce avoiding chemicals like pesticides.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The value of fresh vegetables is grossly underestimated especially by those who do not garden. There are so many benefits that such people are missing out that if they knew about they would also join the many who are organically growing their own produce avoiding chemicals like pesticides.</p>
<p>One benefit of organically grown produce that you cannot afford to overlook is the obvious health benefits that they hold for you. It is common knowledge that the food you are buying at the store is full of chemicals which if allowed to build up in your body can be very toxic to your health and general well-being.</p>
<p>Such foods may have passed all the requirements set by the food and drugs administration but you have the power to make sure that all you eat is 100 percent organic by growing it yourself. No one is forcing you to do anything.</p>
<p>Another thing to think about is the amount of money that you will be saving by organically growing your own produce in your garden or even right inside your home. You will be saving money on going to the store and on the actual produce itself as it is much cheaper to grow than to buy food.</p>
<p>You will also have the given plus of not having to make trips to the store or market for your produce as they are in your garden.</p>
<p>Even without realizing it, by growing your own organic food, you will be doing your part when it comes to protecting the environment. All the pesticides you will stop from getting into the ground actually make a big difference.</p>
<p>If you are wondering how exactly you are going to get your produce to grow up strong and healthy without pesticides, say no more. Mother Nature has made sure that you have a solution for this.</p>
<p>There are plants that you can grow along with your organic foods that will easily and naturally deter pests from attacking your crops. All you need to do is identify the right ones and this is not too hard to do. Even the store where you are going to be buying your seeds to plant your produce can give you a quick run through on all the options that you have and which of them would be the best for you to pick.</p>
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		<title>Chicken Coop Yard Designs: Even If You Live In A Town</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christine Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you've always desired to own your own chickens but thought it had been too hard since you live inside city, then chicken coop yard designs could be just for you (so long as you be sure it's not against any local law to keep farm animals).]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;d always thought that raising your own chickens could be too difficult when you live in the city, then chicken coop yard designs might be just for you (so long as your city allows for you to keep farm animals).</p>
<p>The neighbors don&#8217;t like it when they&#8217;re woken by roosters, which is why some cities don&#8217;t allow them. This is why you&#8217;ll want to check laws before you begin.</p>
<p>Why Have Your Own Hens?</p>
<p>The main reason that individuals desire to keep chickens in the town will be so they can have access to fresh eggs all the time. But sometimes people just want to take a part of the country into the city. You can save money by producing your own eggs, and you can even make the whole project cheaper by joining along with your neighbors and planning on keeping chickens together.</p>
<p>Building A Home For Your Chickens</p>
<p>The best place to start is with chicken coop yard designs that help you out on your journey to keeping hens. These sort of plans are easy to follow, so building your own personal coop isn&#8217;t as much of a massive task as you might think. And you&#8217;ll benefit from ensuring your coop comes out exactly the way you would like it.</p>
<p>A chicken coop yard design should avoid overcrowding by giving enough space to each chicken. Crowding can lead to sickness among the hens, and they&#8217;ll stop laying eggs. Around four square feet of space, or more, is required for each chicken you propose to keep &#8211; so this information should help you decide upon the quantity of chickens you will look after.</p>
<p>If you reside in the north and have weather involving snow and ice then you&#8217;re also likely to have to consider the insulation of the coop to make sure your chickens are always warm. You don&#8217;t want to be forced to bring them in the house. You&#8217;ll should also be sure that systems are set to keep the coop cool during the summer.</p>
<p>If you wish to create a home for the chickens on a budget then that&#8217;s perfectly possible. Try to make use of recycled materials when you&#8217;re building it, like leftover wood that you have from other home projects.</p>
<p>Chicken coop yard designs should always include adequate ventilation for the chickens to prevent them getting sick as ammonia builds up. The most suitable option is to follow an expert plan that ensures your coop has all the features it really needs.</p>
<p>City dwellers really can look after their own chickens! Don&#8217;t be put off by all the fancy <a href="http://www.chickencoophouse.org/chicken-coop-pictures-%e2%80%93-looking-for-what-you-like.html"  rel="nofollow">chicken coop pictures</a> you might have been looking at. Learning <a href="http://www.chickencoophouse.org/how-to-build-chicken-coops.html"  rel="nofollow">how to build chicken coops</a> is so much easier than you might think, and you&#8217;ll be enjoying fresh eggs for years to come!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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