| Author |
Across the Fence:  MJ's info on america & lawns in Shoulder to the Wh  |
|
|
westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 07 2006 : 06:10:24 AM
|
In MJF magazine the Shoulder to the Wheel issue, page 104 has alot of info on pesticides AND alternatives. I didn't think I would or could use a "push mower" in my small yard. I do, its great & keeps me & my arms in shape! it is a good article & informative article. If you don't have the mag, I think you can read it online. if not, I will type it in the post.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
|
|
Juliekay
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
237 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2006 : 11:39:34 AM
|
I also use a pushmower for my yard. It is a great workout, and sounds much more pleasant than other mowers
Julie |
 |
|
|
Krisathome
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Kristin
Iowa
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2006 : 10:15:57 PM
|
We just bought a reel mower for our tiny front yard. The old gas mower broke again and I talked my dh into a nice, little push mower...no gas, oil, or repair needed. Just have to sharpen the cutting blades once and awhile. I love it! I was teasing my dh about going "green".  |
|
|
|
Lacy
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Lacy
Dallas
Texas
114 Posts |
|
|
LJRphoto
True Blue Farmgirl
760 Posts
Laura
Hickory Corners
MI
USA
760 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 05:44:01 AM
|
My ex-MIL used to have a reel mower, but she couldn't find anyone to sharpen it for her. We had one at my first house, which had a small yard but now where I live there's no way we could do it. We are thinking of overseeding with clover which needs less water, sets it's own nitrogen and doesn't need as much mowing as traditional grass. Does the article talk about alternatives to grass? I know Maryjane talks in her book about something she uses instead of grass, but I can't remember what it's called.
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." -E. B. White
http://www.betweenthecities.com/blog/ljr/
|
|
|
|
rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 5:22:17 PM
|
I just saw one at a local church thrift store, but alas, I have no lawn, only desert...Makes me wonder where it came from!
http://www.rabbithorns.etsy.com |
|
|
|
knittingmomma
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Tonya
Vermont
106 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2006 : 04:25:24 AM
|
We use a push reel mower here on our fairly decent size lawn and I love the workout and that it uses no fossil fuels - just human power:)
Warm wishes,
Tonya - Simple Living Mom of 5
Natural Earth Farm - A Village Homestead making handcrafted goods of natural fibers - http://www.naturalearthfarm.com |
|
|
| |
Across the Fence: MJ's info on america & lawns in Shoulder to the Wh |
|
MJ's info on america & lawns in Shoulder to the Wh
