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The Idea Tractor

Garden Shed — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:25:33 +0000

NorTrac 4-Wheel Drive Diesel Tractor — 30 HP, Model# 1101S048-4The ideal tractor to have for around the home, at work or on the farm! 4-wheel drive works great for pulling out of mud and snow. Use for plowing and hauling big loads along with other agricultural and industrial activities. FREE power steering is included. Overall Dimensions L x W x H (in. (mm)): 116 x 57 x 97, Wheel Base (in. (mm)): 72 (1,833), Wheel Tread Width – Front (in. (mm)): 47 1/4 (1,200), Wheel Tread Width – Rear (in. (mm)): 45 1/3–51 1/16 (1,150–1,450), Front Axle Ground Clearance (in. (mm)): 11 1/2 (292), Tires – Front: 7.5016, Tire Inflation – Front (PSI): 11.6–17.4, Tires – Rear: 11.224, Tire Inflation in Field – Rear (PSI): 11.6 to 17.4, Tire Inflation in Transportation – Rear (PSI): 17.4 to 29, Turning Radius (in.): 165.35, Rated Traction Force (lbs.): 8.25KN/1,856, Nominal Speed – Forward 1st (MPH (KM/H)): 1.11 (1.79), Nominal Speed – Forward 2nd (MPH (KM/H)): 1.41 (2.27), Nominal Speed – Forward 3rd (MPH (KM/H)): 2.29 (3.69), Nominal Speed – Forward 4th (MPH (KM/H)): 3.64 (5.85), Nominal Speed – Forward 5th (MPH (KM/H)): 4.74 (7.63), Nominal Speed – Forward 6th (MPH (KM/H)): 5.99 (9.64), Nominal Speed – Forward 7th (MPH (KM/H)): 9.75 (15.69), Nominal Speed – Forward 8th (MPH (KM/H)): 15.47 (24.89), Nominal Speed – Reverse 1st (MPH (KM/H)): 1.04 (1.67), Nominal Speed – Reverse 2nd (MPH (KM/H)): 4.42 (7.12), PTO Speed (RPM): 540/720, PTO Power (HP): 27, 3-Pt. Hitch Type: Category 1, Clutch: 2 stage, Lift Capacity (lbs.): 1,102 1/2, Power Steering Pump Pressure (PSI): 2,262, Power Steering Pump Volume (GPM): 12, Engine Model: JD3100, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 8, Engine Displacement (CI): 136, Rated Power (HP): 30, Rated RPM: 2,200, Engine Type: Three cylinder, vertical, watercooled, 4 stroke, Engine Oil (gal. (qt.)): 1.587 (6.35), Front Drive Axle (gal. (qt.)): 1.75 (7), Transmission (gal. (qt.)): 4.75 (19), Hydraulics/Category 1 Hitch (gal. (qt.)): 2.12 (8.48), Radiator (gal. (qt.)): 1.85 (7.4) EPA IV engine

NorTrac 4-Wheel Drive Diesel Tractor — 30 HP, Model# 1101S048-4

Setting Up The Perfect Garden

Garden Shed — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:18:19 +0000

Absolutely everything you need to know to grow healthy, fresh organic food, without all the problems.

I love searching and finding new gardening books and information on new gardening techniques but it seems the problem is most all of them say the same thing. Rarely is there any earth shattering new ideas…until now.

I found a very interesting system that I think will be the next big thing in not only backyard gardening but will have commercial values as well.

If you are in a hurry go right now and see what I’m talking about.

Your Food4Wealth garden is basically a natural habitat that is made up of edible plants, and you can create one more easily than you realize. As a matter of fact, it’s far easier than creating a traditional vegetable garden. You won’t have to dig, and you won’t have to heave heavy loads. It will only take a few hours and many of the materials you require can be gathered for free.

Once this amazing ecosystem is set up you will be able to harvest fresh organic food every single day. It will literally save you thousands of dollars per year.

The Food4Wealth 80 page instruction manual comes with over 60 minutes of comprehensive video tutorials. In fact, everything you need to know is on video, or in the book. So, whether you like to read or watch, it doesn’t matter, because it’s all covered for you.

This method is based on ecology, and not horticulture. You see, the problem with horticulture is that it is problem-focused. Have you noticed that gardening books are filled with ways to fix problems? People seem to love creating problems where problems don’t need to exist. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way!

If you never look at this then you will never know how well this fantastic new gardening technique works. But if you really love gardening, you’ll be quite happy you did. Take a look now.

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The Basics of Landscape Gardening

Garden Shed — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:40:41 +0000

Landscape gardening is the process of creating a complete scene through the growing of bushes, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants in strategic locations. In essence, you grow an entire yard.

Before you get started on landscape gardening, you need to envision what you want your yard to look like when you are several years into the landscape gardening process. If you’re low on ideas, you can look in a gardening magazine to see the layouts that are most popular with professional landscapers. You don’t have to copy them exactly, but you can at least get some inspiration. The first element of your landscape will be the things that you don’t have to grow. So if you plan to have a rock patch, or an area with mulch, you should take care of that first. After that, you can start looking at the longer term project.

If you can plan long enough in the future to place a tree well, it can add a lot to the overall aesthetic of your yard. You can choose between a single tree, or a small cluster of trees. There are many different options when it comes to the type of tree. You will want to choose a tree with an attractive shape, with bark and leaves and flowers that you won’t mind seeing in your yard indefinitely. If you want to get several things done, you could install a fruit tree that thrives in your local climate. Not only do you get the beautiful tree in your landscape, but you also get some delicious fruits every season.

Shrubs are another important part of your landscape. There is a huge amount of shrub varieties in any given region, so you should definitely do your research so that you can choose the ones that you want the most. Consider the seasons in which they bloom. If you can plan it correctly, you can have the right varieties of shrubs so that at least one group is in bloom almost all year. You can use shrubs to provide focal points across the yard, or you can line them up in a row to create a hedge.

So plan all of your trees, shrubs, and flowers beforehand, and you will gradually grow a beautiful landscape in your yard. Think about the technical aspects, such as what you will use to build your flowerbeds and what you will use as drainage. Incorporate everything into your master plan.

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Why Do Earthworms Come Out In The Rain

Garden Shed — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:45:56 +0000

We all know how valuable earthworms are for our gardens but have you ever thought why do earthworms come out in the rain?

There are several reasons I found as I was searching this subject, especially since there has been lots of rain as of late. Mostly it has to do with needing moist environments to live and alot about oxygen. Boring as all that is, I found this post that I thought put a different spin on the age old question, why do earthworms come out in the rain.
Read the article, click here.

The Garden Bench

Garden Shed — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:18:02 +0000

A Perfect Place to Relax

Everybody has walked through a park or garden to find a bench in just the right place to relax. Placing a garden bench in your garden can add a special place for you to relax, sit back and enjoy the views of your labor in your own backyard garden. The garden bench is your thrown over your backyard garden domain.

There are many types of garden benches you can choose from a simple cast iron with wooden slats to an all metal garden bench. Most garden benches are adorned with decorative items that one would normally find outdoors in a garden such as birds, flowers and other animals. When looking for a garden bench, you will find all types. A garden bench can be a simple seat for two or maybe you would choose a garden bench that can wrap around a tree. One other type of garden bench that is popular is the concrete garden bench with a jewel toned mosaic seat. This type of a garden bench can add a splash of color to a quaint cool shade garden with lots of green plantings.

You will want to choose the placement for your garden bench so that you get the most enjoyment by viewing your backyard garden. A great place to put a garden bench is in a little cut out corner where it will be the focal point of coming down a path. Most garden benches are place in areas of shade where you can escape from the hot day’s sun after working in your backyard garden. If you have a fountain, that too would be a great place to put your garden bench. This way not only will you enjoy the relaxation the garden bench provides; you can enjoy your garden fountain as well.

You will also want to consider the type of garden you have and match your garden bench to it if possible. A rustic garden bench may not look so good in say an English garden. So when you go shopping to find your perfect garden bench, take your time look around and choose the right garden bench for your backyard garden.

Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views of your garden while relaxing on your own garden bench.

It’s New – Backyard Chicken Talk

Garden Shed — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:57:10 +0000

A new blog hit the circuit today, “Backyard Chicken Talk” and it sounds like it’s gonna be fun.

If you have chickens running around in your backyard I think you’ll like this. Chicken stories, building coops, and just a lot of cackling going on. Take a look and let’s all talk chicken.

Backyard Chicken Talk

Hydrangeas and Heat Don’t Mix

Garden Shed — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:17:59 +0000

Just a quick note here. If you have hydrangeas and the temps are rising like they are here in East Texas, (mid 90s and no rain) be sure to add extra mulch and keep them well watered. If they start to dry out they will wilt and puts to much stress on the plants.

Garden Plants on a Budget

Garden Shed — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:28:40 +0000

I always like to find new plants for my garden but rarely do I pay full price for them. As with just baout everything else these days, I feel the price of plants can be a bit on the pricy side.

So how do you get great garden plants when you are on a budget? You want your garden to look lush and green but don’t want to part with green backs.

Here are a couple of tips that I use to find interesting and budget plants. Some can even be free.

My favorite one is plant sharing. Do you have gardening friends? If you do then get together with them and share your plants. If you are dividing plants or thinning them, take them to your gardening frinds in exchange for some of theirs. Just make the agreement in advance or simply start giving them yours and they will in turn give you some of their garden plants as well. This is a great way to not only get some new plants but you can exchange gardening ideas as well.

A really fun and cool way to find no cost plants is to visit old home sites. If you know someone who has some land and maybe an old home site, take a walk over the land and you can usually find plants that you can add to your garden growing around where an old house once stood. I have found lots of irises, nandina and day lilies on old home sites.

You could start a plant exchange group similar to a farmer’s market. Flea markets can offer some great treasures and garden plants are among them.

Use your gardening imagination and I’m sure you can come up with many other ways to find garden plants to fit any budget.

Have fun and get your hands dirty in your garden.

Green Power – Solar and Wind

Garden Shed — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:37:29 +0000

The secrets to building your own solar and wind power generators for less than $200.

Green Energy - Solar and Wind Power

Generate “green” energy from your own backyard. Why not? With the rising costs for power plants to generate electricity and many burning lignite to do so, it makes sense to generate your own power. The concept is simple. Build your own solar generator and wind mill, hook it up to your home’s electrical system and never pay for electricity again.

Solar and wind power are the true green power. Nature provides the resource, which is renewable and never ending. All one has to do is just use this simple technology and start generating your own power.

I’m not going to try and tell you all the benefits of green energy and try to explain the technology involved, which isn’t that technical, rather if you are interested in green energy and want to save money on utilities and help the environment then you need to Click Here!, now.

Earth4Energy is by far the best resource to learn and understand what you need to generate your own electricity. There are others on the market but why waste your time?

I will let you in on one secret, you can learn how to sell your “green power” back to the electric companies and let them send you a check for a change. Learn more about how to do this, Click Here!

Green Garden Tools

Garden Shed — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:50:52 +0000

I came across this and had to share it with everybody. Green Garden Tools. If you want to do your part and reduce emissions and help make it a greener world, while still getting the power of gasoline powered tools, then check this out. Green Garden Tools. And no, it’s not a powerless whimp. These unique tools have the power to get the job done.