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Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman added a discussion to the group Alternative Energy

Green House in Winter

I am trying to find an alternative way to heat my small greenhouse during the winter so that I can continue to grow veggies, herbs, etc. I have tried electric heaters and electricty is proving to be very expensive. We have had below 0 temps at night. Do any of you have any suggestions as to using solar or wind to run a small heater during the winter?See More

Jan 9, 2012

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Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman joined Cornelia's group

Alternative Energy

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Jan 9, 2012

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Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman added a discussion to the group ElevatedGardening

Green House

I put up a green house this year hoping to grow veggies and herbs all winter. Trying to heat it with electricity is proving to be very expensive. Does anyone have any ideas and/or suggestions for heating the green house through the winter?See More

Dec 26, 2011

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Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman replied to Laura K's discussion 'Homegrown Holiday Gifts'

"I bought a box of fruit from the FFA kids and made apple butter, brandied pears, candied pineapple, fresh orange and grapefruit juice. These goodies will be joining the quilts that I did for gifts this year."

Dec 20, 2011

Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman replied to Summer Vlietstra's discussion 'winter water source for pigs....' in the group Backyard Livestock

"Don't feel bad about naming the pigs, my grandkids give them all food names knowing tht we are going to eat them. The last 2 were Hambone and Porkchop! I use a 55 gal. blue plastice drum, fill it with water and drop in a tank…"

Dec 17, 2011

Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman replied to Mike Berry's discussion 'Getting in with the Chickens' in the group Backyard Livestock

"Red sex links are your best egg layers and they lay brown eggs. If a chicken can free range they stay healthier and lay better. Just be careful of predators! Let them in the garden on occasion, they will fertilize, till and debug…"

Dec 17, 2011

Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman replied to Becca Harris's discussion 'What grows really well up here? Or doesn't?' in the group ElevatedGardening

"Altitude, soil and short growing season all have to do with what you can grow here in Colorado. It is best to start most of your garden plants inside and give them a headstart. Compost is a must for the sandy soil out here on the eastern…"

Dec 17, 2011

Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman replied to Christene's discussion 'Mustards' in the group Food Preservation

"Here is the mustard recipe that I use and can. Canning instructions are at the bottom of the recipe. Mustard ½ cup brown mustard seeds ½ cup yellow mustard seeds (or just 1 cup of yellow mustard seeds) 4 tablespoons of…"

Dec 17, 2011

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ElevatedGardening

Coloradens discuss in order to learn and develop better gardening and farming skills. We need eachother! Beginners and experts unite in an effort to maintain Colorado's organic lifestyle. Let's chat food...

Dec 17, 2011

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