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Toxic Free & Effective Cleaning - PVP31 Nov 13, 2015

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It's easy to get sucked into the fancy packaging, promises of cleanliness not possible any other way, and germs killed on contact.

But, how much do we really know and understand about the products that we are bringing into our homes? How can we make changes to kick toxic products to the curb? Plus, how to stick to your guns with homemade cleaners.

Show notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Maintaining a Healthy Chicken Flock - PVP30 Nov 11, 2015

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Prevention, prevention, prevention. Let's get into some details to avoid problems with illness and disorder down the road.

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Botulism & Unsafe Canning Methods - PVP29 Nov 06, 2015

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Botulism is not something to take lightly and if you are new to home canning it can be a scary thing.

Learn about what went wrong in home canning that made people sick.

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7 Best Cool Season Vegetables - PVP28 Nov 05, 2015

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Of all the cool season vegetables, which are the best to get started in the garden for the cool season?

Selected for ease and productivity plus some surprises.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Chicken Manure Management Using Deep Litter - PVP27 Oct 29, 2015

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How can you manage a chicken run without nuisance smells, flies, and tons of work?

This simple and easy approach to managing the litter in a chicken run is healthier for the flock while being less work for the chicken keeper.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Beyond Doomsday: Preparedness on the Urban Homestead - PVP26 Oct 21, 2015

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Many people who live in the city are not prepared for brief interruptions in services such as water, gas, and electricity.

Living the in the city with stores packed with goods for sale gives rise to a false feeling of security that everything will always be available.

Learn about basic preparedness.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

The 9 Best Ways to Lower the Food Bill - PVP25 Oct 14, 2015

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There are plenty of lists of money saving tips. But, how do we reshape our thinking about buying, harvesting, preparing, eating, and storing food?

Learn a few ways to rethink buying, harvesting, preparing, and storing food.

Plus, why we all should be sauce bosses!

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Avoid Common Home Canning Mistakes - PVP24 Oct 07, 2015

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Whether boiling water bath canning or pressure canning let's be safe. Learn how to avoid common home canning mistakes.

And news flash! The USDA recently (June 2015) approved steam canning! Steam canning is a fast, effective, and safe way to home preserve high acid foods! Yay!

Plus, don't forget to check out the show notes for even more information regarding several types of canning jars and lids. Links to pressure canner manuals, USDA and university extension guidance, and learn more about a recent outbreak of botulism that resulted from improperly home canned food.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

11 Tips for a Tiny Garden & Where to Start - PVP23 Sep 30, 2015

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So many projects and tasks on the homestead and limited resources. Where to start? How to decide to pay for someone else to install a laundry-to-landscape system or DIY? Starting small, simple, and specialized can help. Then considering time, money, and reward can help us select the right project, at the right time, and keep it on budget.

Even tiny gardens can seem overwhelming to a new gardener--learn a few tips that can help you get started.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

Kombucha: Easy, Tasty, & Wild - PVP22 Sep 23, 2015

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Kombucha can be expensive at the grocery store, coop, or farmer's market. Save a ton of money and make great kombucha at home. It's super easy and it is best wild!

Learn about the "transformational action of the microorganisms" and getting started with your very own batches of this wonderful naturally effervescent drink.

Show Notes: PermacultureVelocity.com

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