Relocating a Raccoon

I love animals.  I really do, but when they take too much from me, something has to be done.  In the past week, 2 Raccoons and and 1 Possum (so far) have completely decimated every ripe cantaloupe and watermelon I have in the patch.  How do I know?  I caught them!  Every stinkin' melon and that's months of work and patience.  I cannot have that especially after last year when they took every single sweet corn cob and peach off of every tree.  This is craziness that cannot continue!  In this video, I prepared the live catch trap, set it up, and show the trap and release of one of the robbers.  I have researched my state's laws and if you try to follow suit, make sure you check your laws as well.  Some states are more strict, and in fact, most states require you to terminate them rather than relocate them if you're approved to trap that is.  It makes sense in most respects because Raccoons are carriers of rabies and they often will not remain in the area released.  They're likely going to get hit by a car returning back to where they came or make it back to you starting it all over again.  Recommended relocation is at least 10 miles.  So, consider all of this if you have a similar issue.

Greenhouse Giveaway: Part 3

This is the 3rd video in the build for the greenhouse giveaway.  As you can see in the video, things are coming together nicely.  The ribs are now joined and they are extremely stable.  I've got lots of entrants from all over the country!  It's very cool to see how things are going and I sure am having fun building it.  Take a look at the video.  Please share this video with your friends and family so they can enter the drawing or perhaps you might want to!  I'd love to get the word out. Thanks all!
Brent

Dragon Tongue Beans

This video demonstrates how I plant vegetables in the greenhouse.  Mostly, this is always the way I grow.  Essentially, I treat a 10' row of containers--10 each buckets--as a traditional garden row.  Enjoy the video!

Parboiled Rice Hulls in the Greenhouse

I've heard of many greenhouses and nurseries using parboiled rice hulls, known as PBH, as a major part of their grows.  I've used aged or composted rice hulls successfully for some time now, but it compacts a little more than I'd like and it deposits more debris in the gutters than I'd like.  So, I did some extensive research on crop growth, PH, methods, etc on PBH and determined I needed to add it to my methods.  I've got some growing in 90% PBH all the way down to 50% PBH.  I'm sharing it all with you!  Check out the video below and tell me what you think!

Greenhouse Giveaway: Part 2

This is the second video in the giveaway series!  Here I finish the ribs and begin assembly!  Many more names from all across the country.  Very exciting watching how things are unfolding.  I sure am enjoying doing the build.  I have nearly completed part 3 already and it is a very sturdy greenhouse.  I think the winner will be very pleased.  Please watch the video and let me know what you think!
Brent

Greenhouse Giveaway: Part 1 - The Rib

Here's the first part of the build and the latest on the greenhouse giveaway:

100% Free: Hydroponic Greenhouse Giveaway, Delivery, & Setup

This is a 100% free gift from Gina and I.  It is a greenhouse with everything you need to grow hydroponically.  And, I will bring it to you and set it up.  The way to enter is listed in the video.  Gina and I enjoy doing things for folks that either don't know how to do something yet have an interest or those who are in need and could use a little help.  This year our giving plan is the greenhouse.  The added bonus is we get to come see someone and visit their area.  It's exciting not knowing what could happen--an adventure.  I hope you enjoy the video.