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5.9M views · 86K reactions | Pinecone ginger | Awesome stuff! | By Batten Family Farms | Facebook

5.4M views · 98K reactions | A surpreendente transformação da estufa de uma mulher idosa | Construindo uma estufa para a vovó (Apenas para fins de entretenimento. Consulte profissionais se forem apresentadas orientações sobre atividades.... | By Fabiosa: Facilitando a sua vida | Facebook

288K views · 27K reactions | Wood ash uses⬇️ It’s that time of the year! As a test, a few winters ago, I spread some wood ash over my tomato bed I had used the previous season, the next spring, I planted tomatoes there again (out of curiosity) and the tomatoes THRIVED. Calcium deficiency in tomatoes often shows as “bottom rot”—the bottom turns brown and soft. I had this issue one year, but not after using ash that winter and incorporating into my soil. My tomatoes from that same bed turned out beautifully! I was amazed. This was also the perfect homeschool science experiment. Long drawn, but neat! Wood ash can be a helpful addition to compost, especially if your compost leans acidic. Since ash raises the pH, it’s a great way to balance out your compost and soil. Just be careful not to use it on acid-loving plants like blueberries! Make sure you know what you are doing in your garden beds before spreading ash around. For natural pest control around fruit trees, sprinkle ash along the drip line. I’ve been exploring natural ways to protect my fruit trees because I avoid traditional pesticides. Ash has worked well, and there are plenty of options to go fully organic in the garden. This year I dealt with voles, and sadly the ash didn’t deter them but I noticed less pests in general! Adding ash to chicken dust baths or bedding helps with mites and lice, making it a natural pest solution in the coop! Pests especially can become an issue in the winter in the coop when bedding is wet and the chickens are crammed together. Let them dust bath in ash. Ash also works well on icy paths for traction and as a natural ice melt. I use it on the path to my house to avoid store-bought products, and it’s safe for animals and the soil. Keeping some in your car can also be handy for emergencies, replacing cat litter or chemical salts. Wood ash is a wonderful natural remedy to have around the homestead! How do you use ash? #homesteadlife #homesteadinglife | Gubba Homestead

1.9M views · 65K reactions | This man is a real genius. #lifehacks #reels #genius #geniuschallenge #craftsman #craftsmanship #watermelon #watermelonchallenge #watermelonfarming #creativeideas | SeekAmaze