<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:34:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@smallblockfuelie/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[winter crops greenhouse update for December 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time to do a video update on our winter crops heat sink greenhouse project here in northern Missouri. We have had snow on the ground for three days and everything in the greenhouse is still alive and growing.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/build-it/@smallblockfuelie/winter-crops-greenhouse-update-for-december-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/build-it/@smallblockfuelie/winter-crops-greenhouse-update-for-december-2019</guid><category><![CDATA[build-it]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:13:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e3QVWXcMK4XGADLkbfWiAhE9bJr1eHNvMfc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goals and expectations for our winter heat sink greenhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[It recently occurred to me that we have not taken the time to outline our goals and expectations for our winter heat sink greenhouse. If you watch some of our previous videos you will catch bits and pieces,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/build-it/@smallblockfuelie/goals-and-expectations-for-our-winter-heat-sink-greenhouse</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/build-it/@smallblockfuelie/goals-and-expectations-for-our-winter-heat-sink-greenhouse</guid><category><![CDATA[build-it]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9Ym7F2Q9pCzmTVTP96B1axUsfqmM5u5tNS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easy way to plant tiny seeds - simple and cheap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we show you a quick inexpensive, and easy way to plant tiny seeds such as carrots in your garden. When you use this easy method to plant your tiny seeds you will use fewer seeds and will require]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/easy-way-to-plant-tiny-seeds-simple-and-cheap</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/easy-way-to-plant-tiny-seeds-simple-and-cheap</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 01:14:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dy54o92JtLr4TqZF29fpaiDSBBDGK16Hfre?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri winter greenhouse tour - November 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is November 20, let me take you on a quick video tour of our winter greenhouse here in northern Missouri. We are now growing only crops that are hardy or moderately hardy. It is about to start getting]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/missouri-winter-greenhouse-tour-november-2019</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/missouri-winter-greenhouse-tour-november-2019</guid><category><![CDATA[greenhouse]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e3RVuCKvP8uac3CPv7XGAZ5iwAyegiC5Wmk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First hard freeze for the winter greenhouse - did it survive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We just had a really hard freeze here in north west Missouri. This morning I went out to the winter greenhouse to inspect it and see how the temperatures inside compared to those outside. Is the heat sink]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/first-hard-freeze-for-the-winter-greenhouse-did-it-survive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/first-hard-freeze-for-the-winter-greenhouse-did-it-survive</guid><category><![CDATA[greenhouse]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:02:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eNRD4zR1V9KMbHYmJtmEYKWem4dSLSVW2r2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best way to grow kale]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's video I would like to discuss what I believe is the best way to grow kale. I will try and make my case of why I believe the best way to grow kale is by following the Mittleider method. Even]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/the-best-way-to-grow-kale</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/the-best-way-to-grow-kale</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eGoCQzQZDoKPxdrp7o6UKEgFabbBv7VvouY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing the greenhouse for winter to grow crops all year long]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have received our first snow of the year and it is time to begin preparing the greenhouse for winter. We have winter crops planted in the greenhouse and will provide supplemental heat all winter long]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/preparing-the-greenhouse-for-winter-to-grow-crops-all-year-long</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/preparing-the-greenhouse-for-winter-to-grow-crops-all-year-long</guid><category><![CDATA[greenhouse]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:27:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dwRzEHwW71sNbJtG41N2hUdLbTj9ysQxwVp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best way to grow sweet potato - and dig them with your hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 4 years ago, we found what we believe to be the best way to grow sweet potatoes. In a box filled with sawdust and sand using the Mittleider gardening method. In addition to this being the best way]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/best-way-to-grow-sweet-potato-and-dig-them-with-your-hands</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/best-way-to-grow-sweet-potato-and-dig-them-with-your-hands</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e4g4qegGe6R1fbwgNzYaFBmsf2ZPnch412N?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenhouse for winter gardening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall is here, the temps are getting to freezing st night and we are finally doing an update on our greenhouse for winter gardening. We have the hardy and moderately hardy crops in our greenhouse and we]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/greenhouse-for-winter-gardening</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/greenhouse/@smallblockfuelie/greenhouse-for-winter-gardening</guid><category><![CDATA[greenhouse]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:47:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eB7kZMqMvBXLCsy7KQ8tzJZVAmorrgkG4NJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grow a tomato plant from a sucker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I am going to go through the steps and reasons behind why we choose to grow a tomato plant from a sucker instead of always starting them from seeds. I will discuss why you would want to start a tomato]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/grow-a-tomato-plant-from-a-sucker</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/grow-a-tomato-plant-from-a-sucker</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:24:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eLNhVVtBuT2gnMMHy9AV6iWWqvJJqJfpd3C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planting garlic in a Mittleider garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we are planting garlic in our Mittleider garden out in the soil. Fall is here and we are just a few weeks from our first expected frost for 2019. 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Today I do a quick introductory]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/restaurant-that-grows-its-own-food</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/restaurant-that-grows-its-own-food</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:15:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eREro51J4HSPj31G66zEH4u5GNXNn9aESTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pole beans or bush beans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last few years, we have grown pole beans almost exclusively. They have advantages and disadvantages over bush beans, I will try and make my case as to why I prefer pole beans. 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Considering these]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/long-term-storage-of-garden-produce-with-a-home-freeze-dryer-unit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@smallblockfuelie/long-term-storage-of-garden-produce-with-a-home-freeze-dryer-unit</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[smallblockfuelie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:10:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAW6noHJDhrg3W8ZKHVFSsLYM859aTDCF8iErLuLPo9MbScxvwocoYNk6xdJCvU8UKVVGJ3EsJbXzohquQPgpnaVyWVMVyUUpu1GxXWL6nxP5UfkRWY3TnjUBbQQM4L49ZZbQdt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our winter crops greenhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer is winding down here in Missouri and and it is time to start planning our winter crops greenhouse. 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