PlanterTomato Vegetable Gardening Podcast

Eggs to Be Sold In Packages - May 1929 (Podcast)

Its now so common to see eggs sold in cardboard cartons that its easy to assume that they were always sold that way

PlanterTomato Podcast for Tuesday, April 3, 2012:

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Free Range Chicken Gardens: An Interview with Jessi Bloom (Podcast)

Last week, I attended the 2012 San Francisco Garden and Flower Show. While at the show, I had the opportunity to interview Jessi Bloom about her new book, Free Range Chicken Gardens, How to Create A Beautiful Chicken-Friendly Yard. 

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, March 28, 2012:

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Standard Breed Poultry: An Interview with Jim Adkins (Podcast)

In the second interview of this series from the EcoFarm conference, I speak with Jim Adkins of The International Center for Poultry, an organization that educates people about standard poultry breeds and sustainable farming.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, February 5, 2012:

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An interview about organic chicken feed with Chris Wagner of Modesto Milling (Podcast)

In this first of a series of three interviews conducted at the EcoFarm conference in Pacific Grove, CA, I speak with Chris Wagner, head of sales, for Modesto Milling.  Modesto Milling produces a range of organic feed products for cows, pigs, rabbits, chickens and other livestock.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, February 4, 2012:

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Chicken Lovers Eggnog Recipe (Podcast)

This recipe for eggnog comes courtesy of House and Garden Magazine from the 1970's.  It's made better if you are able to include fresh eggs from your own chickens, so I call it Chicken Lovers Eggnog.

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Ducks or Chickens: Which Have Better Eggs (Podcast)

In this Podcast, I explain the differences between duck and chicken eggs and make recommendations for those considering adding both types of poultry to their backyard farms.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, May 22, 2011:

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Modern Coop Design: Stylish Estate for Your Backyard Flock (Podcast)

So who's the most famous chicken coop architect? Mies van der Rooster?  I. M. Peck?  Christopher Hen?  No, it's Jeff Troutman, a graduate of the Colorado at Boulder School of Architecture.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, February 6, 2010:

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How To Keep Your Chickens Laying Eggs In Winter (Podcast)

If you keep chickens, you know that egg production declines in Winter.  Here's a tip on how to keep the girls laying eggs all Winter long

Free 2011 USDA Poultry Calendar (Podcast)

A Free Poultry Calendar with tips on how to keep  your chickens safe from avian flu (H5N1) and other diseases can be had courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Thursay, November 11, 2010:

 

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How To Build A Better Waterer For Your Chickens (Podcast)

If your using a standard metal or plastic waterer you already know that it get's pretty dirty.  That's not good for your flock and it's not easy for you to keep clean either.  In this post, I'll show you how to build a waterer that stays clean and is easy to maintain. 

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, November 8, 2010:

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Which are Better Pets? Dogs vs. Chickens (Podcast)

Find out which make better pets in this posting that compares chickens and dogs.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, April 26, 2010:

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Chicken Oscars

Chicken Oscars: Cast your vote for the best chicken-related celebrity names in Hollywood.

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If you would like to vote on your favorite celebrity chicken name, visit my website and use the voting widget on the right hand side of the page.

PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, March 6, 2010

eBay for Chickens

PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, March 3, 2010:

Recycle those veggie and fruit scraps by giving them to your chickens.  It's good for them and good for you.

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