Can you use soap on cast iron? A HUGE debate in the world of cast iron cooking, watch our video to find out the answer: Can You Use Soap On Cast Iron Yes. Here's why: When you apply a thin film of vegetable oil, ideally flax oil or sunflower oil, to the pan, and then...
Pick Up A Tornado Shelter At The Home Improvement Store
While in the Midwest this week, I was at one of the large home improvement stores and outside they had tornado shelters you could pick up then and there. Tornadoes are a big deal in this state, there are swaths of empty ground along the road where you can tell a tornado came through....
Troy Bilt FLEX Log Splitter, How Does It Stack Up? - GF Video
My video review of the Troy Bilt FLEX Log Splitter attachment. This log splitter attaches to the FLEX power base that also runs the other attachments in this line of outdoor power gear. Watch the video and read through my thoughts below. Heads Up: Troy-Bilt is a sponsor of GardenFork, I think they are a...
Bean Hole Beans Recipe, Dig A Hole, Start A Fire, Cook - GF Video
A while back I read an article about an artisanal bean hole beans recipe, and then and there decided to make the GardenFork version. In other words, the done is better than perfect Bean Hole recipe. Watch the video: Any project that involves open fire and food is a good one. Growing up, we would...
Eric & Troy-Bilt Volunteer In Savannah - GF Video
This year Troy-Bilt flew me to Savannah, Georgia to meet the other Troy-Bilt brand ambassadors and to do some volunteer work at a local botanic garden. Watch the video: Working with Planet In Action, we upgraded a children's garden at the SACGC Botanic Garden. This was quite the project. As usual I was the least...
A 4WD Self Propelled Mower Review, The Troy-Bilt 4x4 XP - GF Video
Go up hills easy! My self propelled mower review of the Troy-Bilt 4x4 XP. Watch the video and then read through my comments below. Why I Like This Self Propelled Mower: Great Power Ease of Steering Troy-Bilt Quality Full disclosure here, Troy-Bilt has been a sponsor of GardenFork for a while now. I wouldn't work...
This Cheap Pull Knife Sharpener Works Just Fine, Thank You
Best knife sharpener? I have one, its the electric Chef's Choice, its about $120. How much do I use it? Not much. What I DO use is my cheap pull knife sharpener. Its right there in the top drawer. The best knife sharpener is in a cabinet somewhere. You have to plug it in, and...
Bought a 110 Volt power adapter for the car, here's what I learned.
We do some telecommuting on the drive between the city and the country. And NYC being what it is, the power inverter we had is gone now. Remember to lock your car doors... So I ended up buying two power inverters. A power inverter is a box of electronics that allows you to plug a...
When To Harvest Garlic? & Epoxy on the Basement Floor - GF Radio 450
Will from The Weekend Homestead joins Eric today to talk about growing and harvesting garlic, and Will's lessons on home renovation. Will talks about when to hire the experts and when to do the work yourself. Watch Will's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/G0TFIREW0RKS Check out our garlic growing videos here. How To Cook Garlic Scapes - GF...
Honey Harvest Made Easier
Its honey harvest time again. I've talked about the uncapping roller before, video here, but you combine this tool with putting 9 frames in a 10 frame honey super and you've made your life much easier. Most beekeepers use a hot knife, or uncapping knife to cut the beeswax caps off the tops of the...
Purslane Is Not A Weed In Sunset Park
Many US vegetable gardeners consider Purslane a weed. It pops up and keeps growing. But in my Sunset Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, it is sold at the grocery stores and vegetable markets along Fifth Avenue. My neighborhood has a huge Latino population, and they call purslane Burdolaga. I see it every week and thought to...
DIY Wind Turbines, Amazing Tomatoes, And Garden Fertlizers - GF Radio 449
Rick and Eric talk more DIY and how to projects like Eric's electrical re-wiring. But first we touch on home made wind turbines. We get an update from Dave in Texas about the Klee Univ. of Florida tomatoes has grown. The wind turbine article: http://www.motherearthnews.com/renewable-energy/wind-energy/diy-wind-turbine-zm0z17amz Fertilizer article: http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/gardening-techinques/best-organic-fetilizers-zm0z17amz Urine in your garden: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/a27354/urinate-on-lawn/ Fan blade...
The Best You Is The Real You by Sean Tucker
Somehow I ran across a YouTube video by Sean Tucker on a website, and I watched it, and then I wanted to see more. So on to Sean's YouTube channel. I wish I could be as successful in getting a point across, or to be as good of a speaker, I often feel tongue tied....
Smoked Fish and Community Involvement GF Radio 448
How just one person can affect change is a big theme in my life, so here we go with another one of Eric's solo shows. The Nelson Mandela billboard and more : https://www.values.com/ The article "How To Build A Better Home Town" Real Simple August 2017 doesn't seem to be online, or at least not...
Vegetable Garden Fails & Successes - GF Video
My vegetable garden fails were pretty obvious this year, and in the video below we give you a garden tour. Watch the vid then read through our thoughts below. At least the sunflowers and the kale are growing! The garden heated up quickly this year and I found that any of the greens or mustards...
The Deer Fly Repellent That Catches Deer Flies
You want a deer fly repellent to keep deer flies from dive bombing you while hiking, camping, working the the yard. This repellent works by catching the deer flies on a piece of sticky tape. I know it sounds weird, but it works. These 19 deer flies are from one 45 minute walk in the...
Does Your Dog Smell Like A Swamp? Ours Does
Labrador Henry smells like a swamp all summer. Like all the dogs, she loves to go swimming, but her coat gets this funky smell from swimming. So I'm curious if your dogs have the same issue. We've tried a few home made dog shampoos, the ones for when you dog gets sprayed by a skunk...
The Best Mouse Trap, Period - GF Video
Here is what I think is the best mouse trap. I use these because they kill the mice instantly and are a pet safe mouse trap. Watch this video to see how it works: Why is this best mouse trap? It works every time. Its real easy to set, just add peanut butter and turn...