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If you're an experienced hunter, you probably know that purchasing cheap hunting and survival equipment is not always the best idea. If you're out in the wilderness faced in a survival situation you don't want to be wishing you had spent a few extra bucks for your hunting survival knife. A good quality hunting survival knife is quite likely the most important survival tool an avid outdoorsman can on hand. If forced in the face of danger or just needing to survive, a quality survival knife can literally mean life or death. Not all knives are created equal. Many cheap survival knives claim to be able to do just as well as there more expensive counterparts. But when it comes to survival knives, a cheap knife means a low quality knife. Many hunting survival knives on the market today have hollow handles, which are attached to the base of the blade in different ways. Yes, the hollow handles allow for storage, which is nice if you need to start a fire or pull out a few feet of fishing line, but if faced in a real survival situation these knives can and will fail. A survival knife with a full tang blade is the knife of choice, as the steel of the blade and the handle are one piece. This makes for a very sturdy knife. Another option that's convenient to have when looking for a hunting survival knife is a serrated edge. This edge comes in handy if you need to saw wood for a fire in your survival situation. A fixed blade knife may be a little more cumbersome to carry than a pocketknife but if put into a survival situation it will perform too perfection.
You can and should carry more than one knife and a pocketknife could be a nice companion. If you're limited to carrying just a few items a fixed blade hunting survival knife is your best option.
The best way to carry your survival knife is in a sheath. There are many good quality sheaths on the market today. The most common is a sheath that will strap to a belt. You should purchase a belt sheath that also ties around your leg, this will keep the knife tight to your body and not become a possible injury. All in all a quality fixed blade hunting survival knife is a great tool to have when hunting or camping in the wilderness. R. Elam owns and operates a Survival Knife Shop Survival knives.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Guidelines to Breeding Honey Bees as a Hobby or Business
June 15th, 2009 | Author: Sibusiso M. Maseko
by Calvin Wapasa
Breeding bees is at its busiest stage in the spring season. When this season approaches make sure you are fully prepared. Of course, this assumes that proper management has been done in the winter season.
They are two things that go on in spring to your bees which is brood rearing and swarming
Brood rearing is the process by which young bees are maintained. In order to maintain young bees pollen is needed. When there is not enough pollen that is stored in the hive, then brood rearing can be effected. To avoid this, then you can always use pollen substitutes.
The issue of swarming needs management as well. Swarming is the process by which honey bees begin to create new colonies from the colony of bees that are in the hive. Many times the queen bee leaves the nest along with the worker bees in the swarming season.
Being a beekeeper, this can be an important issue because if your colony successfully swarms then this will allow your colony to die. So make sure you don’t allow swarming to take place. But this is difficult because the process of swarming is natural.
One thing to help prevent swarming is to obtain a new queen bee which can produce eggs in your colony and keep it going or another suggestion would be to clip the wings of the queen bee so that they don’t escape from the colony.
About the Author:
You can check out: Becoming a Beekeeper and books on beekeeping for more reviewed information.
by Calvin Wapasa
Breeding bees is at its busiest stage in the spring season. When this season approaches make sure you are fully prepared. Of course, this assumes that proper management has been done in the winter season.
They are two things that go on in spring to your bees which is brood rearing and swarming
Brood rearing is the process by which young bees are maintained. In order to maintain young bees pollen is needed. When there is not enough pollen that is stored in the hive, then brood rearing can be effected. To avoid this, then you can always use pollen substitutes.
The issue of swarming needs management as well. Swarming is the process by which honey bees begin to create new colonies from the colony of bees that are in the hive. Many times the queen bee leaves the nest along with the worker bees in the swarming season.
Being a beekeeper, this can be an important issue because if your colony successfully swarms then this will allow your colony to die. So make sure you don’t allow swarming to take place. But this is difficult because the process of swarming is natural.
One thing to help prevent swarming is to obtain a new queen bee which can produce eggs in your colony and keep it going or another suggestion would be to clip the wings of the queen bee so that they don’t escape from the colony.
About the Author:
You can check out: Becoming a Beekeeper and books on beekeeping for more reviewed information.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Shingles Natural Treatment By: Wayne McDonald
In the past ten years recent studies and research with alternative treatments for shingles has shown it is possible to recover in less than one week and to reduce outbreaks of lesions and pain in three days.
Shingles is a serious health condition and it is important to follow your doctor's recommendations. Traditionally, most doctors prescribe painkillers for the temporary symptomatic relief of the pain and an antiviral drug to suppress the virus. This form of treatment with drugs reduces the severity and frequency of outbreaks but does not eliminate it from the body. This course of treatment can take six weeks or more and does very little for the patient. The pain associated with shingles can continue long after the initial outbreak.
Some doctors prescribe steroids or itch-relieving creams that contain steroids. Recent studies question the effectiveness of steroids in relieving shingles and suggest avoiding any treatment with steroids. Monitoring by your doctor is recommended, if steroids have been prescribed. It is best to find alternative treatments with your doctor and to seek out natural remedies.
The virus herpes zoster causes shingles and is the same virus that causes chicken pox. Shingles is an infection of the central nervous system and may affect the elderly, those with a compromised immune system, anyone under severe stress or those who have been exposed to the chickenpox virus again. Symptoms may include burning, itching, or pain in one part of the body. A few days later, blisters and a rash appear. The infection may run along a nerve path and look like a branch of a tree. Shingles usually appear on the trunk area and the chest but can also be found on the face. Shingles can cause blindness if it affects the eyes. If an outbreak occurs on the face the patient should get immediate medical care.
Natural Remedies For Shingles
A good starting point for treating shingles is a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables. A good diet and reducing daily stress will help boost your immune system
A simple remedy for lesions is to apply a cool or cold wet washcloth or towel to the affected area. A wet towel can be put into the freezer for a while after wetting it to make it colder.
Eliminate sugar from your diet and add these important nutrients to your daily diet - vitamin E, vitamin B12 and vitamin C.
* Vitamin C is suggested with an initial diagnosis of shingles. You may start with 1,000 mg. (+)
* Vitamin E taken daily before meals may reduce the pain of shingles (Study published in the Archives of Dermatology) (+)
* Vitamin B12 injections may reduce the pain of shingles (Study published in the Journal Geriatrics) (+)
(+) It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before starting any vitamin program.
* E capsules can be squeezed directly onto lesions.
* Avoid heat as well as tight clothes and itchy fabrics like wool.
* Calamine lotion may relieve the pain and help dry the lesions.
Shingles is a serious illness and before starting any treatment program you should consult with your doctor. Shingles is the same virus as chicken pox. You cannot catch shingles from someone else unless you've never had chicken pox. If you have shingles you should use caution being around pregnant women who have not had chicken pox - you could infect both the woman and her unborn baby.
Author Bio
Wayne McDonald is a health care professional and public speaker for safe natural treatments of annoying and burdensome health challenges. Learn more at OurFamilysHealth.com/
Shingles is a serious health condition and it is important to follow your doctor's recommendations. Traditionally, most doctors prescribe painkillers for the temporary symptomatic relief of the pain and an antiviral drug to suppress the virus. This form of treatment with drugs reduces the severity and frequency of outbreaks but does not eliminate it from the body. This course of treatment can take six weeks or more and does very little for the patient. The pain associated with shingles can continue long after the initial outbreak.
Some doctors prescribe steroids or itch-relieving creams that contain steroids. Recent studies question the effectiveness of steroids in relieving shingles and suggest avoiding any treatment with steroids. Monitoring by your doctor is recommended, if steroids have been prescribed. It is best to find alternative treatments with your doctor and to seek out natural remedies.
The virus herpes zoster causes shingles and is the same virus that causes chicken pox. Shingles is an infection of the central nervous system and may affect the elderly, those with a compromised immune system, anyone under severe stress or those who have been exposed to the chickenpox virus again. Symptoms may include burning, itching, or pain in one part of the body. A few days later, blisters and a rash appear. The infection may run along a nerve path and look like a branch of a tree. Shingles usually appear on the trunk area and the chest but can also be found on the face. Shingles can cause blindness if it affects the eyes. If an outbreak occurs on the face the patient should get immediate medical care.
Natural Remedies For Shingles
A good starting point for treating shingles is a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables. A good diet and reducing daily stress will help boost your immune system
A simple remedy for lesions is to apply a cool or cold wet washcloth or towel to the affected area. A wet towel can be put into the freezer for a while after wetting it to make it colder.
Eliminate sugar from your diet and add these important nutrients to your daily diet - vitamin E, vitamin B12 and vitamin C.
* Vitamin C is suggested with an initial diagnosis of shingles. You may start with 1,000 mg. (+)
* Vitamin E taken daily before meals may reduce the pain of shingles (Study published in the Archives of Dermatology) (+)
* Vitamin B12 injections may reduce the pain of shingles (Study published in the Journal Geriatrics) (+)
(+) It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before starting any vitamin program.
* E capsules can be squeezed directly onto lesions.
* Avoid heat as well as tight clothes and itchy fabrics like wool.
* Calamine lotion may relieve the pain and help dry the lesions.
Shingles is a serious illness and before starting any treatment program you should consult with your doctor. Shingles is the same virus as chicken pox. You cannot catch shingles from someone else unless you've never had chicken pox. If you have shingles you should use caution being around pregnant women who have not had chicken pox - you could infect both the woman and her unborn baby.
Author Bio
Wayne McDonald is a health care professional and public speaker for safe natural treatments of annoying and burdensome health challenges. Learn more at OurFamilysHealth.com/
Saturday, September 19, 2009
7 things you didn't know about sleep
1 – In Shakespeare’s day your mattress would have been attached to your bed with ropes
2 – 5% of Americans say they never make their beds
3 – The average bed is home to 6 billion dust mites (get the vacuum cleaner out to minimise this).
4 – The longest anyone has gone without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes while taking part in a rocking chair competition. They reportedly experienced hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision and slurred speech.
5 – Ducks and dolphins keep half of their brain awake during sleep so they are alert enough to handle predators.
6 – The first couple to be shown together in bed on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
7 – Warm feet helps trigger sleepy feelings.
http://www.srbwarehouse.com - we know about beds.
Article Author: Sally Stevenson
2 – 5% of Americans say they never make their beds
3 – The average bed is home to 6 billion dust mites (get the vacuum cleaner out to minimise this).
4 – The longest anyone has gone without sleep is 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes while taking part in a rocking chair competition. They reportedly experienced hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision and slurred speech.
5 – Ducks and dolphins keep half of their brain awake during sleep so they are alert enough to handle predators.
6 – The first couple to be shown together in bed on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
7 – Warm feet helps trigger sleepy feelings.
http://www.srbwarehouse.com - we know about beds.
Article Author: Sally Stevenson
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
How to grow broad beans
Broad beans are relatively easy to grow. Broad beans are grouped in relation to the times they take to mature. There are dwarf broad beans which grow just over 30cm and tall broad beans which grow to over 1.25m in height. They are often one of the first vegetables to produce a crop in summer. Longpod varieties, these contain around 8 oblong beans and are a very hardy crop. The longpods can be sown in late autumn to produce an early crop.
Windsor varieties, these have much shorter pods with fewer beans in, however these produce sweeter beans and greater yields.
Broad beans are best grown in raised beds with a heavy soil which has been well dug in with manure the previous season. Broad beans prefer soil with a high nitrogen level, and not acid soils. Broad beans are easy to sow as they are a large seed which whilst benefiting from a few days in a propogator, can be planted in situ where they will grow. Ideally sow them in double rows alternately spaced, by this I mean seed in one row against a space in the opposite row. Sow to a depth of 6 to 7cm deep and allow 9 to 10 cm between each bean.
Germination of broad beans takes place at moderately cool temperatures and takes 2-3 weeks when sown outdoors, however I have used a propagator to good effect with beans germinating in just 3 days.
As they get taller the broad beans will need canes to support them as they grow. With the smaller dwarf varieties ensure the seed pods are kept off the ground as they grow to avoid wet rot. Keep the raised bed as weed free as possible. Water approximately every other day dependant on temperature.
When the broad beans start flowering, pinch out the tips to encourage the pods to form. Broad beans sown in spring can be harvested at around 12 to 6 weeks and beans sown in autumn can be harvested at around 28 to 35 weeks. Your broad beans can then be frozen or dried.
For more information on how to grow your own vegetables visit www.gyoveg.com
Windsor varieties, these have much shorter pods with fewer beans in, however these produce sweeter beans and greater yields.
Broad beans are best grown in raised beds with a heavy soil which has been well dug in with manure the previous season. Broad beans prefer soil with a high nitrogen level, and not acid soils. Broad beans are easy to sow as they are a large seed which whilst benefiting from a few days in a propogator, can be planted in situ where they will grow. Ideally sow them in double rows alternately spaced, by this I mean seed in one row against a space in the opposite row. Sow to a depth of 6 to 7cm deep and allow 9 to 10 cm between each bean.
Germination of broad beans takes place at moderately cool temperatures and takes 2-3 weeks when sown outdoors, however I have used a propagator to good effect with beans germinating in just 3 days.
As they get taller the broad beans will need canes to support them as they grow. With the smaller dwarf varieties ensure the seed pods are kept off the ground as they grow to avoid wet rot. Keep the raised bed as weed free as possible. Water approximately every other day dependant on temperature.
When the broad beans start flowering, pinch out the tips to encourage the pods to form. Broad beans sown in spring can be harvested at around 12 to 6 weeks and beans sown in autumn can be harvested at around 28 to 35 weeks. Your broad beans can then be frozen or dried.
For more information on how to grow your own vegetables visit www.gyoveg.com
How to grow garlic
Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, you can plant in January for a harvest in July/August. You can plant garlic outside in soil or in compost in 5 cm pots.
Step 1 is to buy a Bulb of Garlic - you can buy from the supermarket but organic is better as some supermarkets treat garlic bulbs with a bulb inhibitor which stops you growing new bulbs for it. So go for organic / farm garlic if you can.
Each Garlic bulb will produce 8 - 12 cloves each of which will be used to form a new plant, I would recommend 2 bulbs to start with, as this will provide more than enough garlic plants for most families.
Fill your 5cm pots with well watered compost, alternatively if you want to plant in soil prepare an area where you have space to plant the cloves 6-8 inches apart.
Break open your garlic bulbs into individual cloves, removing as much of the dry waste as possible. Then plant one clove per pot, the tip of the garlic clove should be pointing upwards and be just visible above the compost.
Keep well watered as the garlic will grow very fast in the first few days with 2 inch leaf growth per day not uncommon. Keep in a sunny position.
Other than watering garlic is very, very simple to grow. Harvesting - pull up one bulb and see how many paper like layers are around the bulb (these are called sheaths) you can peel off the bulb, if there are only three, harvest the garlic bulbs by gently pulling on the leaves and lifting with a trowel, if there are four or more layer then wait another couple weeks or until the leaves have turned brown. For more information on growing garlic and other vegetables visit www.gyoveg.com
Step 1 is to buy a Bulb of Garlic - you can buy from the supermarket but organic is better as some supermarkets treat garlic bulbs with a bulb inhibitor which stops you growing new bulbs for it. So go for organic / farm garlic if you can.
Each Garlic bulb will produce 8 - 12 cloves each of which will be used to form a new plant, I would recommend 2 bulbs to start with, as this will provide more than enough garlic plants for most families.
Fill your 5cm pots with well watered compost, alternatively if you want to plant in soil prepare an area where you have space to plant the cloves 6-8 inches apart.
Break open your garlic bulbs into individual cloves, removing as much of the dry waste as possible. Then plant one clove per pot, the tip of the garlic clove should be pointing upwards and be just visible above the compost.
Keep well watered as the garlic will grow very fast in the first few days with 2 inch leaf growth per day not uncommon. Keep in a sunny position.
Other than watering garlic is very, very simple to grow. Harvesting - pull up one bulb and see how many paper like layers are around the bulb (these are called sheaths) you can peel off the bulb, if there are only three, harvest the garlic bulbs by gently pulling on the leaves and lifting with a trowel, if there are four or more layer then wait another couple weeks or until the leaves have turned brown. For more information on growing garlic and other vegetables visit www.gyoveg.com
How to grow your own cabbages
Growing cabbages is fairly easy. Cabbages varieties are grouped according to the time they will reach maturity - Spring, early Summer, Summer, or Autumn. Cabbages are an annual plant.
Cabbages need rich, fertile, soil that is both moist and firm soil. Ideally suited to planting in raised beds. Of note, cabbages should be rotated in there planting each season. Best suited to soil rich in nitrogen and well manured each season.
Particular attention should be paid as to when to sow your cabbages, always read the instructions on the seed packet to do this. Initially sow your cabbages in biodegradable modules as this makes for easier planting in their final location and avoids disturbing the roots, they should be ready to be planted out on your plot in around a month, ensure they are kept well watered during this period.
As the cabbages grow keep them supported by earthing up around them. Spring cabbages may need protecting under a clear cover such as a glass or plastic cloches until established. The newer varieties of cabbage tend to store far better than older types. Your cabbages plants should be dug up after the head has been removed and harvested.
Some varieties of cabbage can be stored during winter as long as they are harvested before any frost. Simply take off the outer leaves and store on newspaper or dry straw in cool and damp location, doing this will keep the cabbages fresh for upto 5 months. If you would like more information on growing your own vegetables then please visit http://www.gyoveg.com/
Cabbages need rich, fertile, soil that is both moist and firm soil. Ideally suited to planting in raised beds. Of note, cabbages should be rotated in there planting each season. Best suited to soil rich in nitrogen and well manured each season.
Particular attention should be paid as to when to sow your cabbages, always read the instructions on the seed packet to do this. Initially sow your cabbages in biodegradable modules as this makes for easier planting in their final location and avoids disturbing the roots, they should be ready to be planted out on your plot in around a month, ensure they are kept well watered during this period.
As the cabbages grow keep them supported by earthing up around them. Spring cabbages may need protecting under a clear cover such as a glass or plastic cloches until established. The newer varieties of cabbage tend to store far better than older types. Your cabbages plants should be dug up after the head has been removed and harvested.
Some varieties of cabbage can be stored during winter as long as they are harvested before any frost. Simply take off the outer leaves and store on newspaper or dry straw in cool and damp location, doing this will keep the cabbages fresh for upto 5 months. If you would like more information on growing your own vegetables then please visit http://www.gyoveg.com/
How to grow carrots
Growing your own carrots is reasonably easy. Of note, carrots are actually biennials which are grown as annuals. Carrots produce thin green leaves up to 30cm high, and long orange roots e.g. the carrots.
Carrots are strong in Vitamin A, B and C. Commonly they are orange however lighter coloured varieties do exist. Carrots need good quality soil, well manured from the previous season. The soil should be loose not firm to allow the roots to grow freely downwards.
The soil should be prepared as to be as fine as possible before sowing. Carrot seeds are very small and one trick is to mix it with some fine sand to help spread the seed more evenly and avoid thinning out so much later. The carrot seeds should be sown in drills about 1cm deep with and about 20 cm apart, gently firming over with a thin layer of soil.
Carrots can be sown as early as February and late sowings as late as July, although this depends on the variety you are growing. Always read the seed packets to establish the correct sowing periods. Successive sowings every two weeks should produce a regular supply of carrots.
As the carrots grow start thinning them to around 6 to 10cm apart, making sure to protect them from carrot fly with netting or clear plastic up to a height of 60cm all around the carrots. The bed should be kept as weed free as possible and watered on a regular basis.
Early carrot crops can be harvested in as little as seven weeks after sowing, and the main crop after ten weeks. To pick simply pull them out by hand or with a small fork. Cut off the top leaves and store in a box in a cool dry place.
Carrots are strong in Vitamin A, B and C. Commonly they are orange however lighter coloured varieties do exist. Carrots need good quality soil, well manured from the previous season. The soil should be loose not firm to allow the roots to grow freely downwards.
The soil should be prepared as to be as fine as possible before sowing. Carrot seeds are very small and one trick is to mix it with some fine sand to help spread the seed more evenly and avoid thinning out so much later. The carrot seeds should be sown in drills about 1cm deep with and about 20 cm apart, gently firming over with a thin layer of soil.
Carrots can be sown as early as February and late sowings as late as July, although this depends on the variety you are growing. Always read the seed packets to establish the correct sowing periods. Successive sowings every two weeks should produce a regular supply of carrots.
As the carrots grow start thinning them to around 6 to 10cm apart, making sure to protect them from carrot fly with netting or clear plastic up to a height of 60cm all around the carrots. The bed should be kept as weed free as possible and watered on a regular basis.
Early carrot crops can be harvested in as little as seven weeks after sowing, and the main crop after ten weeks. To pick simply pull them out by hand or with a small fork. Cut off the top leaves and store in a box in a cool dry place.
How to build a raised bed
How to build a raised bed Whilst they have been around for many years raised beds are the in thing this season, with many gardeners old and new now using them and I will discuss how to build one for as little money as possible.
The benefits of raised beds are:
1.) The soil heats up earlier in season and stays warmer for longer at the end of the season, thus extending the overall growing window.
2.) Raised beds can be accessed from all sides, thus eliminating the need to constantly have to avoid treading on crops or seedlings. Commonly raised beds are 6 inches high and 1.2 metres wide and 2.4 metres long. This ease of access also save our poor backs after a long day on the vegetable plot.
3.) They can also be built in high levels thus making them ideal for those gardeners with limited mobility. Higher raised beds enabling gardening from a seat or wheelchair.
What you will need to build a raised bed?
1.) Four old scaffolding planks are ideal for building raised beds, scaffolding companies often have old planks available for free if you are prepared to collect them. You want enough for 2 pieces 1.2 metres long and for 2 pieces 2.4 metres long.
2.) Enough 2 x 2 inch timber to make six 1 foot long stakes.
3.) Small tub of creosote
4.) Large paintbrush
5.) 20 decking screws.
6.) One handsaw or ideally circular saw (plus extension lead).
7.) Electric drill and 4 mm drill bit and a countersink. 8.) Saw bench or chair to rest the wood on.
9.) Tape measure.
10.) Pencil.
11.) Straight edge.
12.) Large hammer.
13.) Cordless screwdriver
14.) Old Newspaper
15.) Watering Can
Instructions:
1.) Rest one of the scaffolding boards on your chair or saw table, measure out 1.2 metres from one end and using your straight edge and pencil mark a line out at 90 degrees to the edge of the board.
2.) Using your handsaw or circular saw (Always take care with circular saws and wear appropriate safety gear) cut across the line.
3.) Repeat steps 1 & 2 above for the second plank.
4.) Now measure out a 2.4 metre length of board and using your straight edge and pencil mark a line at 90 degrees to the edge of the board. Then repeat step 2 above.
5.) Repeat step 4 for the second 2.4 metre board
6.) Now using your electric drill and 4mm drill bit, drill two holes 4-5 cm in from the edge of the end of each 1.2 metre long planks, approximately 4 inches apart. This should leave you with four holes drilled in each plank. Do the same with the 2.4 metre long planks. But also drill 2 more holes in the centre of the 2.4 metre long planks again about 4 inches apart.
7.) Paint the planks on both sides and then ends and put your feet up and have a cup of tea whilst they dry.
8.) Take the 2 x 2 timber and cut it into six 1 ft lengths.
9.) Take 2.4 metre long planks and place one of the timbers from 8. Above and using the decking screws fasten the 2.4 metre plank to the 1 ft lengths of 2 x2 timber. Do the same with the other 2.4 metre plank.
10.) Now using the hammer tap the 2 x 2 inch timbers attached to the first 2.4 metre long plank into the ground where you want your raised bed to be. (I recommend digging the earth around where the wood is to be hammered in first to loosen it)
11.) Now measure 1.2 metres away from the plank you just hammered in and do the same with the second 2.4 metre plank, making sure it is parallel with the first one.
12.) Now take the 1.2 metre planks and using the predrilled holes and decking screws fasten them to the 2 x 2 inch stakes at the end of each 2.4 metre long plank. Your raised bed is now ready.
13.) Now take the old newspaper and put it down in overlapping sheets in the bottom of the raised bed, then using the watering can wet it all down, allow it to dry. It should dry as one big sheet protecting the bottom of your raised bed.
14.) Add layers of compost and soil alternately to the bed. Your raised bed is now ready.
If you found this article of interest and would like to know more about growing your own vegetables then please visit gyoveg.com
The benefits of raised beds are:
1.) The soil heats up earlier in season and stays warmer for longer at the end of the season, thus extending the overall growing window.
2.) Raised beds can be accessed from all sides, thus eliminating the need to constantly have to avoid treading on crops or seedlings. Commonly raised beds are 6 inches high and 1.2 metres wide and 2.4 metres long. This ease of access also save our poor backs after a long day on the vegetable plot.
3.) They can also be built in high levels thus making them ideal for those gardeners with limited mobility. Higher raised beds enabling gardening from a seat or wheelchair.
What you will need to build a raised bed?
1.) Four old scaffolding planks are ideal for building raised beds, scaffolding companies often have old planks available for free if you are prepared to collect them. You want enough for 2 pieces 1.2 metres long and for 2 pieces 2.4 metres long.
2.) Enough 2 x 2 inch timber to make six 1 foot long stakes.
3.) Small tub of creosote
4.) Large paintbrush
5.) 20 decking screws.
6.) One handsaw or ideally circular saw (plus extension lead).
7.) Electric drill and 4 mm drill bit and a countersink. 8.) Saw bench or chair to rest the wood on.
9.) Tape measure.
10.) Pencil.
11.) Straight edge.
12.) Large hammer.
13.) Cordless screwdriver
14.) Old Newspaper
15.) Watering Can
Instructions:
1.) Rest one of the scaffolding boards on your chair or saw table, measure out 1.2 metres from one end and using your straight edge and pencil mark a line out at 90 degrees to the edge of the board.
2.) Using your handsaw or circular saw (Always take care with circular saws and wear appropriate safety gear) cut across the line.
3.) Repeat steps 1 & 2 above for the second plank.
4.) Now measure out a 2.4 metre length of board and using your straight edge and pencil mark a line at 90 degrees to the edge of the board. Then repeat step 2 above.
5.) Repeat step 4 for the second 2.4 metre board
6.) Now using your electric drill and 4mm drill bit, drill two holes 4-5 cm in from the edge of the end of each 1.2 metre long planks, approximately 4 inches apart. This should leave you with four holes drilled in each plank. Do the same with the 2.4 metre long planks. But also drill 2 more holes in the centre of the 2.4 metre long planks again about 4 inches apart.
7.) Paint the planks on both sides and then ends and put your feet up and have a cup of tea whilst they dry.
8.) Take the 2 x 2 timber and cut it into six 1 ft lengths.
9.) Take 2.4 metre long planks and place one of the timbers from 8. Above and using the decking screws fasten the 2.4 metre plank to the 1 ft lengths of 2 x2 timber. Do the same with the other 2.4 metre plank.
10.) Now using the hammer tap the 2 x 2 inch timbers attached to the first 2.4 metre long plank into the ground where you want your raised bed to be. (I recommend digging the earth around where the wood is to be hammered in first to loosen it)
11.) Now measure 1.2 metres away from the plank you just hammered in and do the same with the second 2.4 metre plank, making sure it is parallel with the first one.
12.) Now take the 1.2 metre planks and using the predrilled holes and decking screws fasten them to the 2 x 2 inch stakes at the end of each 2.4 metre long plank. Your raised bed is now ready.
13.) Now take the old newspaper and put it down in overlapping sheets in the bottom of the raised bed, then using the watering can wet it all down, allow it to dry. It should dry as one big sheet protecting the bottom of your raised bed.
14.) Add layers of compost and soil alternately to the bed. Your raised bed is now ready.
If you found this article of interest and would like to know more about growing your own vegetables then please visit gyoveg.com
Monday, March 30, 2009
Are Limiting Beliefs Stopping You Reaching Your Potential
Our beliefs are formed from our experience of the world around us and often develop early on in life. Limiting beliefs are what stops us from moving forward and making progress by clouding our view of the world. Whatever you believe, will cause you to behave in a way that reinforces that belief.
Such beliefs may be - "I'm not good with figures", "I can't do that ...". Any statement where you use the words 'always', 'never' or 'can't' is likely to show-up a limiting belief and it can apply both to yourself and your belief about other people.
Take this opportunity to work through one of your own limiting beliefs, you might want to take a piece of paper or notebook and find a place where you can think quietly for a few moments.
1. What limiting or negative belief are you holding about the world around you? What statements are true for you - "I can't ....", "People always ....."
2. How do you know that it's true? What evidence do you have that supports this belief? You probably have lots because you will consciously or sub-consciously only see the evidence that supports it.
Think about the way your mind focuses when you buy a new car - suddenly you see lots of the same car on the road. Nothing has changed your mind is just more tuned to seeing that one particular type of car over all the others.
3. What evidence do you have that does not support this belief? This will be harder to see as you've only been tuned into the negative. Friends and colleagues may be able to help on this one.
Look at the world around you - what evidence is there that does not support this belief. What are other people's beliefs and experiences - are they the same as yours?
4. How does it feel to have this belief? What do you feel and what reaction does it create for you both physically and mentally? How do you behave when you have this belief? How do you treat yourself and others?
5. How does this belief support you, how does it keep you safe or stop you moving from where you feel comfortable? What is it costing you to keep this belief?
6. What would you do differently if you didn't hold this belief? How would your life be if you didn't have this belief? Turn the belief around and think or write down the opposite - "I'm good at figures", I can do ...". How true or real is the belief now.
Don't react to the first answers that come into your mind. These are likely to be based on what you already believe. Wait and see what happens after a little more quiet thought.
Take a more positive look at the world around you and see what you can do to change your old beliefs.
Our beliefs are formed from our experience of the world around us and often develop early on in life. Limiting beliefs are what stops us from moving forward and making progress by clouding our view of the world. Whatever you believe, will cause you to behave in a way that reinforces that belief.
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Clare Evans works with busy, stressed individuals and small business owners to help them plan and organize their time more effectively. Contact her now for more details and a free consultation. clareevans.co.uk
Such beliefs may be - "I'm not good with figures", "I can't do that ...". Any statement where you use the words 'always', 'never' or 'can't' is likely to show-up a limiting belief and it can apply both to yourself and your belief about other people.
Take this opportunity to work through one of your own limiting beliefs, you might want to take a piece of paper or notebook and find a place where you can think quietly for a few moments.
1. What limiting or negative belief are you holding about the world around you? What statements are true for you - "I can't ....", "People always ....."
2. How do you know that it's true? What evidence do you have that supports this belief? You probably have lots because you will consciously or sub-consciously only see the evidence that supports it.
Think about the way your mind focuses when you buy a new car - suddenly you see lots of the same car on the road. Nothing has changed your mind is just more tuned to seeing that one particular type of car over all the others.
3. What evidence do you have that does not support this belief? This will be harder to see as you've only been tuned into the negative. Friends and colleagues may be able to help on this one.
Look at the world around you - what evidence is there that does not support this belief. What are other people's beliefs and experiences - are they the same as yours?
4. How does it feel to have this belief? What do you feel and what reaction does it create for you both physically and mentally? How do you behave when you have this belief? How do you treat yourself and others?
5. How does this belief support you, how does it keep you safe or stop you moving from where you feel comfortable? What is it costing you to keep this belief?
6. What would you do differently if you didn't hold this belief? How would your life be if you didn't have this belief? Turn the belief around and think or write down the opposite - "I'm good at figures", I can do ...". How true or real is the belief now.
Don't react to the first answers that come into your mind. These are likely to be based on what you already believe. Wait and see what happens after a little more quiet thought.
Take a more positive look at the world around you and see what you can do to change your old beliefs.
Our beliefs are formed from our experience of the world around us and often develop early on in life. Limiting beliefs are what stops us from moving forward and making progress by clouding our view of the world. Whatever you believe, will cause you to behave in a way that reinforces that belief.
Article Source: http://www.bigfreearticles.com
About the Author:
Clare Evans works with busy, stressed individuals and small business owners to help them plan and organize their time more effectively. Contact her now for more details and a free consultation. clareevans.co.uk
Unleash The Full Power Of Your Brain Using This Visualization Technique
Visualization is the use of mental imagery to redirect our emotions and manifest these changes into the physical world. The use of visualization in our lives is extremely powerful whether we are striving for physical benefits or towards desired goals and achievements. Focusing on these mental images that we generate can produce both positive and negative changes in our lives, so it is imperative that we are implementing positive visualization in our lives.
Your brain is divided into two hemispheres - the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. Now, the left side of our brains is where our sense of logic resides and the right side of our brains is where our creativity resides. Since we are trained from a very young age that things must "make sense" and be logical, we tend to rely on our left brains for day to day survival. This creates an imbalance in our brains and blocks change and renewal in our lives. The use of visualization methods helps us to tap into our right brains and restore and unleash all of the hidden potential hiding there.
With that being said, there are not really any visualization secrets that you do not already know. You just need to be open to the concept of visualization itself. You can quickly and easily implement visualization methods into your lifestyle and see positive changes within six weeks or so.
There are only a few steps you need get to you started with visualization. First, you will need a quiet place to practice your visualization. In order for the process to work, you must have defined your SPECIFIC goals and intentions. When you are beginning, concentrate on your breathing - slowly and deeply. Then simply visualize yourself as having achieved your goal, whether that is better health or a new job.
If visualization sounds a bit like meditation, that is because it is. But instead of clearing your mind, you focus on and visualize your goals instead. At first, your mind may be a bit resistant to it, but keep practicing and concentrating on your visualization, and soon you will notice the positive results in your life.
Here's some of the benefits you can achieve with visualization:
1. Putting you in the right frame of mind
Sometimes life can be very distracting, especially when we are currently living in an information age. Visualization help you to stay focus at the present moment and put you in the right frame of mind.
2. Achieve positive attitude
If you can image yourself having a successful result, you will definitely be much more positive in engaging what you are going to do. This will in turn give you a more positive result.
3. Expanding your ideas
As you visualize and move toward your goal, you will be surprised at the many difference ideas that will hit you. And some of these ideas will make a huge difference between achieving a super or mediocre result.
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The use of visualization in our lives is extremely powerful whether we are striving for physical benefits or towards desired goals and achievements. Focusing on these mental images that we generate can produce both positive and negative changes in your lives.
About the Author:
Discover the "Secrets" that have been left out of The Secret DVD. Download your Wealth Attraction free report here. Further recommended Self-Improvement and Personal Growth resources WealthAttractionBlog.com
Your brain is divided into two hemispheres - the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. Now, the left side of our brains is where our sense of logic resides and the right side of our brains is where our creativity resides. Since we are trained from a very young age that things must "make sense" and be logical, we tend to rely on our left brains for day to day survival. This creates an imbalance in our brains and blocks change and renewal in our lives. The use of visualization methods helps us to tap into our right brains and restore and unleash all of the hidden potential hiding there.
With that being said, there are not really any visualization secrets that you do not already know. You just need to be open to the concept of visualization itself. You can quickly and easily implement visualization methods into your lifestyle and see positive changes within six weeks or so.
There are only a few steps you need get to you started with visualization. First, you will need a quiet place to practice your visualization. In order for the process to work, you must have defined your SPECIFIC goals and intentions. When you are beginning, concentrate on your breathing - slowly and deeply. Then simply visualize yourself as having achieved your goal, whether that is better health or a new job.
If visualization sounds a bit like meditation, that is because it is. But instead of clearing your mind, you focus on and visualize your goals instead. At first, your mind may be a bit resistant to it, but keep practicing and concentrating on your visualization, and soon you will notice the positive results in your life.
Here's some of the benefits you can achieve with visualization:
1. Putting you in the right frame of mind
Sometimes life can be very distracting, especially when we are currently living in an information age. Visualization help you to stay focus at the present moment and put you in the right frame of mind.
2. Achieve positive attitude
If you can image yourself having a successful result, you will definitely be much more positive in engaging what you are going to do. This will in turn give you a more positive result.
3. Expanding your ideas
As you visualize and move toward your goal, you will be surprised at the many difference ideas that will hit you. And some of these ideas will make a huge difference between achieving a super or mediocre result.
Article Source: bigfreearticles.com
The use of visualization in our lives is extremely powerful whether we are striving for physical benefits or towards desired goals and achievements. Focusing on these mental images that we generate can produce both positive and negative changes in your lives.
About the Author:
Discover the "Secrets" that have been left out of The Secret DVD. Download your Wealth Attraction free report here. Further recommended Self-Improvement and Personal Growth resources WealthAttractionBlog.com
The Secret To Visualization Its Something Most People Miss
I have never underestimated the power of visualization! It has always been a winning technique for me. I want to tell you there is a secret to it that most people miss.
I discovered at a young age that I loved to use my imagination.
I would see all kinds of wonderful things happening for me. This brought me to the realization that everything I had created up to that point I had first visualized.
If that were true and it was then I can create ANYTHING with this.
”All Your Wishes Are Granted Master!”
I remember that feeling, it was awe-inspiring. I felt as if I had discovered this power that was similar to a genie. “All your wishes are granted, master.” Sounds good to me!
You don’t want to get visualizing and day dreaming confused. When you visualize you have an intention behind it. That intention creates, energy and the energy creates attraction and that attraction brings about the manifestation.
To give you an example, if I am visualizing about becoming a motivational speaker and I have the intention of speaking for a large group of professionals, inspiring them to move to a higher level of success in their lives.
The Dream
I would see myself in front of a room of hundred’s of people all dressed in business attire. The room is large and open with high ceilings and large open windows all along one side of the room allowing the sun to pour in from out side.
I am standing at a tall dark brown podium. I am dressed in a professional black and grey business suit. I feel excited and enthusiastic as I look into the audience. I can feel my heart beating faster.
I take my time looking around the room connecting with the people in the audience. I can see their faces, I notice their expressions. Are they tired or happy to be there. This allows me to see the audience as human beings, that are individuals rather then a meld of one massive group.
If I only see a massive group that is faceless that can be intimidating. But one person, is one person. If I really look at that person I can see they are just like me. I then do this with the next person and so on. I find the commonality which connects me instead of separating me.
As I connect with the different people in the room I can feel a calm washing over me. I begin to feel centered and at ease with myself. We are all here for the same purpose to raise our level of awareness, so we can easily move through life.
In the short time it takes me to connect with the audience I feel inspiration. Once I am inspired the positive energy starts to flow through me spilling out to the audience. They can feel it and before you know it we as a group are off and running. It’s a connection!
That was a detailed story. The more I can feel that visualization, the more real it is the more likely it is to happen.
Why? At this point I am aligning myself with the vibration that will produce the result. If I am not clear or I included a (disbelief) that hundred’s of business people would pay to hear me speak, then I am sending out a vibration that will manifest exactly that. That would be the opposite of what I want to happen.
Breaking It Down
Looking at it closer you can see that in order for my visualization to become a reality I have to believe it can come true. Then, I have to feel what that is like. Really allow yourself to feel this.
If you are blocked here and can’t feel the excitement, that is the first stumbling block standing in your way. You may not realize this is happening so you keep visualizing that same scene with no excitement or feeling for weeks. When nothing happens with your visualization you decide the process doesn’t work and you stop doing it.
Visualization Is Not Only Seeing
It’s really easy to miss the feeling portion of all this. If you can’t feel it but can only see it, ask yourself, “What is stopping me from feeling excited or peaceful about this?” Now pay attention to what is coming up for you.
Look and see if there is a possibility that you are visualizing something you really aren’t ready for at this time. You may not feel you deserve it. You may feel you do deserve it but are frightened of how it will change your life when you get what you have always wanted.
Preparing For your Visualization to Happen
If your visualization is too big right now, make it smaller until you do feel comfortable with it. That does not mean you shouldn’t dream big, it means hold a less intimidating vision for yourself that would be a stepping stone to the bigger vision.
Graduating To the Big Dream
Once you feel comfortable with the smaller visualization and your great feelings are in alignment with your vision then go to the next step.
Let’s say that you have the “Motivational Speaker” dream. But speaking in front of a hundred’s of business professionals that are all spending their hard earned money to listen to you can feel stressful.
Begin by seeing yourself speaking to a small group of five to ten people that you feel comfortable with. Allow yourself to feel at ease with the idea. Then each day expand it until you confidently see your self speaking to a group of hundreds.
Happy Visualizing!!
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008
A Simple Way To Create Multiple Streams Of Income
Multiple streams of income is a concept that many people embraced years
ago. The idea that you are not putting all of your eggs in one basket does
make sense from a financial standpoint. Today the Internet offers one of
the hottest ways to create multiple streams of income, and we are going to
look at that in this article.
The trend we are talking about is blogging! This has become extremely
popular and one of the reasons is that people can make money and have fun
doing it. It also offers a great way to create multiple streams of income for
you if you choose to do it that way.
Blogs are popular both from a traffic standpoint and because search engines
love them. When it comes to Internet marketing search engine traffic is still
a great way to get visitors to your site. Therefore it makes sense to start a
blog and utilize the traffic that search engines send to you.
There are many ways that people are making money with their blog. One of
the fastest ways to get started doing that is to add affiliate products to your
blog.
By joining an affiliate program for free,you can then have access to all the
products that they offer you to sell. You then promote these on your blog
and every time someone makes a purchase you are paid for that.
This is very easy to do because you can join blogs such as Blogger.com for
free and then place links to your affiliate sales pages right on your blog.
You can add banners to it so when a person clicks on those they are taken
right to your affiliate products.
You can also include text links into your blog articles which is a natural
way for people to click. You can place ads directly on your site when you
join the Google Adsense program. You earn money when people click on
those ads and Google pays you every month.
This is a great way to earn multiple streams of income because every
page that you create is a potential income stream. Its not only that but
if you choose to, you can create additional blogs and make money in
various niches.
Blogging is certainly the hottest way to create a multiple stream of income
right now. You can have a lot of fun and make a lot of money at the same
time once you learn how to do it.
Kwesi Amponsah is the owner of Multiple Streams Of Residual Affiliate
Income and writes on a variety of subjects.We help people make money
online by providing them with profitable and legitimate work from home
online opportunities that will make money.To find out how you can start
your own home business in less than 24 hours with 6 income streams
visit==> Click Here Find free, high quality articles you can republish from
www.copypastearticles.com
ago. The idea that you are not putting all of your eggs in one basket does
make sense from a financial standpoint. Today the Internet offers one of
the hottest ways to create multiple streams of income, and we are going to
look at that in this article.
The trend we are talking about is blogging! This has become extremely
popular and one of the reasons is that people can make money and have fun
doing it. It also offers a great way to create multiple streams of income for
you if you choose to do it that way.
Blogs are popular both from a traffic standpoint and because search engines
love them. When it comes to Internet marketing search engine traffic is still
a great way to get visitors to your site. Therefore it makes sense to start a
blog and utilize the traffic that search engines send to you.
There are many ways that people are making money with their blog. One of
the fastest ways to get started doing that is to add affiliate products to your
blog.
By joining an affiliate program for free,you can then have access to all the
products that they offer you to sell. You then promote these on your blog
and every time someone makes a purchase you are paid for that.
This is very easy to do because you can join blogs such as Blogger.com for
free and then place links to your affiliate sales pages right on your blog.
You can add banners to it so when a person clicks on those they are taken
right to your affiliate products.
You can also include text links into your blog articles which is a natural
way for people to click. You can place ads directly on your site when you
join the Google Adsense program. You earn money when people click on
those ads and Google pays you every month.
This is a great way to earn multiple streams of income because every
page that you create is a potential income stream. Its not only that but
if you choose to, you can create additional blogs and make money in
various niches.
Blogging is certainly the hottest way to create a multiple stream of income
right now. You can have a lot of fun and make a lot of money at the same
time once you learn how to do it.
Kwesi Amponsah is the owner of Multiple Streams Of Residual Affiliate
Income and writes on a variety of subjects.We help people make money
online by providing them with profitable and legitimate work from home
online opportunities that will make money.To find out how you can start
your own home business in less than 24 hours with 6 income streams
visit==> Click Here Find free, high quality articles you can republish from
www.copypastearticles.com
Monday, September 01, 2008
Home Business-Earn As You Learn
by Eileen Hester
What an eye opener this world of home business has been!
There are countless numbers of people out there that are
thinking or maybe even doing something that pertains to
working from home. I am one of them. Believe me it has been
a curvy, up hill, down hill ride. The great thing is you can earn
money from home if you are willing to give it time and effort.
Let us consider a few ways to accomplish some things to help
you on your way to becoming a successful home business
owner.
1. Be careful in choosing the right business for you. The Inter-
net is overflowing with a huge amount of choices in which you
might be interested. The opposite is true, also. Beware of the
home business that promises you riches and wealth but really
are just people looking for other people just to make them-
selves rich. Choose wisely, it will save a lot of discouragement
and heartache in the future.
2. A home business is exciting and very rewarding when you
do find the one for you. You can make money with the poten-
tial to becoming wealthy. Keep in mind though that a very
few percentage make it there over night. It does require deter-
mination, persistence and work. After all, even a regular JOB
requires that. So start your new business with a sense of ad-
venture and excitement and it will pay off for you.
3. Be willing to earn as you learn. Make sure that when you
start the home business of your choice that you have the help
that will teach you all about it. It is so much easier talking with
a live person, which is willing to understand and help, than
looking at a manual that can sometimes be very confusing.
Remember, a business where you work from home, will only
work if you have the knowledge to do it right.
4. There are endless possibilities in what you can do. All your
dreams can be realized through a home business. Confidence
and willingness can and will make you a success in your home
business. You deserve this so get ready and begin your new
future today.
About The Author
Eileen Hester has more than one home business, interested
in helping others earn as they learn. Opportunities are there,
just take that first step and visit.
http://www.fortunemarketingfromhome.com/
eilhes@yahoo.com 479-890-6024
What an eye opener this world of home business has been!
There are countless numbers of people out there that are
thinking or maybe even doing something that pertains to
working from home. I am one of them. Believe me it has been
a curvy, up hill, down hill ride. The great thing is you can earn
money from home if you are willing to give it time and effort.
Let us consider a few ways to accomplish some things to help
you on your way to becoming a successful home business
owner.
1. Be careful in choosing the right business for you. The Inter-
net is overflowing with a huge amount of choices in which you
might be interested. The opposite is true, also. Beware of the
home business that promises you riches and wealth but really
are just people looking for other people just to make them-
selves rich. Choose wisely, it will save a lot of discouragement
and heartache in the future.
2. A home business is exciting and very rewarding when you
do find the one for you. You can make money with the poten-
tial to becoming wealthy. Keep in mind though that a very
few percentage make it there over night. It does require deter-
mination, persistence and work. After all, even a regular JOB
requires that. So start your new business with a sense of ad-
venture and excitement and it will pay off for you.
3. Be willing to earn as you learn. Make sure that when you
start the home business of your choice that you have the help
that will teach you all about it. It is so much easier talking with
a live person, which is willing to understand and help, than
looking at a manual that can sometimes be very confusing.
Remember, a business where you work from home, will only
work if you have the knowledge to do it right.
4. There are endless possibilities in what you can do. All your
dreams can be realized through a home business. Confidence
and willingness can and will make you a success in your home
business. You deserve this so get ready and begin your new
future today.
About The Author
Eileen Hester has more than one home business, interested
in helping others earn as they learn. Opportunities are there,
just take that first step and visit.
http://www.fortunemarketingfromhome.com/
eilhes@yahoo.com 479-890-6024
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