Shaling Peas

Dairy Goats 1 Reply

Hello everyone! I purchaced on of PG's Nubian does and Im here to say it has been a very rewarding experience! She gave birth to a single male kid on March 10th. He is so very cute!! his name is 'Pan…

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by J.Shaler Aug 14.

How are yall's summer gardens doing so far? 10 Replies

Fungus? Blight? Insects? Doing good? Poor? Good, I hope... It has been so wet in Caddo parish. Im not complaining, but, my tomatos are starting to turn yellow. It is too wet to even water with miracl…

Tagged: Garden

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by P.G. Jun 9.

Health department cops allege licensing issues over food co-op 5 Replies

Anyone ready to start a food co-op? Armed officers raid home, hold mom, kids for 6 hours Health department cops allege licensing issues over food co-op An Ohio family whose members have served thei…

Started by Sandstone. Last reply by P.G. May 5.

Barter System 40 Replies

I know there is no solicting allowed on this site and thank the Lord so, but, I think it be really fun to have a place to trade goods for services, labor, skills, or other goods with absolutly no mon…

Tagged: free, trade, barter

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by P.G. May 5.

Honey Bees 3 Replies

I would like to start bee keeping. Does anyone out there have any info on this, where to get a hive? care of ect..?

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by parker Mar 19.

Saving seeds-Hybrid vs Heirloom 13 Replies

I am no expert on this subject, but, since it is almost time to start seeds indoors for spring planting here is what I know. I prefer to grow heirloom varieties for the simple reason that they taste…

Tagged: seeds, gardening

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by P.G. Feb 13.

Dreaded Debt 5 Replies

Just hought I would pass on some info about getting out of debt. I recently attended a seminar called Investing in your debt. He came to my place of employment but teaches the course at BPCC. Basical…

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by Kathy Morgan Jan 19.

Best SHV/BC neighborhoods, zip codes for young families? 4 Replies

My family and I may be moving to the area from out of state. Could ya'll recommend certain zip codes that are family friendly (we have 2 young children not in school), and others to stay clear off? O…

Tagged: moving, Bossier, Shreveport, neighborhoods, Best

Started by GeauxHaynesville. Last reply by Earth Mama Dec. 8, 2008.

GUNS-N-BULLETS 9 Replies

Im feeling the sudden urge to stockpile ammo "just in case." My brother is an industrial electrician at a ammo plant in Loneoak, AR , and, he tells me last night that since Nov. 4, they are working a…

Started by Earth Mama. Last reply by P.G. Nov. 19, 2008.

Local grown conventional produce is sometimes better than imported organics 8 Replies

Another way to save and be healthy is to catch your farmer's market specials and share with your neighbors some of your bulk buys. I did this one for almost a year and got my grocery bill down 79%!…

Tagged: eating, cheap, produce

Started by mooncookie. Last reply by P.G. Nov. 11, 2008.