Plant the bulbils in late fall, before the ground freezes.
The soil needs to have a PH of 6.5-7.0 with composted manure worked in. If you have heavy soil, clay, then you will need to work in some sand. Garlic, if left in wet soil, will rot at the neck and will be good for nothing. The soil needs to drain. Roto till to a depth of 6 inches.
There should be no weeds or rocks in your planting. Bulbils do not compete with weeds! I use a rake and from both sides of a row, make a trench down the center for about 2-1/2 feet wide and about 2 inches deep. I sow the bulbils into the trench so that the largest bulbils have a spacing of about 3 inches apart. Next, I pull the soil over them in one sweeping motion to gently cover them loosely. I repeat from the other side of the trench until all are covered. I straw over them with some seed free, aged straw to a depth of 2-3 inches.
HOW TO PLANT CLOVES
First of all, it likes cold weather. It will grow in the South when planted just before the cold sets in but it loves to have a blanket of snow over it!
You must prepare the soil. Get a soil testing kit as you want your soil to be 6.5-7.0 PH. To begin with, if your soil is sandy loam, you are right where you want to be. If not, like most soils, you have clay. Clay soil is not best and needs to be amended. Composted cow manure, sand, lime for the PH, turn it the soil so it is loose, weed and rock free. I use about 90 to 180 Tons per acre of sand, worked in. If your soils drain and is enriched with composted manure, PH where it needs to be, I haven’t planted mine in raised beds. Many people do though, that’s your call. I begin prepping my soil, disc then rotor tilling, working the sand and manure in to about 8 inches deep the first time then manure again a few weeks later down to about 6 inches with the rotor tiller.
In Ohio, if cold, late September, if a nice temperate fall, then plant towards the end of October. I have planted all the way into early December with no ill effect on the finished product.
When planting cloves, don’t plant any ones that are damaged or bruised from when you broke them apart. Plant each clove one by one into a dibble hole. The basil root side goes down and the pointy part goes up. Cloves I plant to a depth of about 4 inches, spaced 5 inches apart. They shouldn’t be sprouting before the winter, but a little bit is ok. I cover the bed with a seed free good quality aged straw to a depth of 4 inches. There is some debate over when to cover. I usually plant and within a week I have the straw covering in place. Others wait until the first freeze to straw. I think it is all up to your busy schedule when you straw. But straw for sure as garlic growth loses to weeds. It doesn’t perform well against weeds so you will be pulling many more weeds if you don’t straw. Using aged straw as I do, saves me the step from pulling it back in the spring. I leave mine in place and don’t pull it back.
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The voices chimed quickly down the vine.
“Here he comes!”
“What do you think he’ll do?”
“Do you think he’ll shiver the air?”
Then, “Sshhh, quiet!” and they hushed.
Mike Ladowski stepped barefoot onto the grass. The green blades were covered with beads of condensed water. They moistened his feet and chilled the summer dryness from his soles.
Raised garden beds lined the sides of his yard. In the mid-summer twilight, they burst with vegetables and foliage, as if the plants erupted from the earth.
He nodded at his creation, and the ecosystem he controlled. From his vantage, he admired the vegetables, and the fruits-that-people-call-vegetables, and the herbs, and even the trees in the middle of the yard, all thriving under his watchful eye. He had created this little planet, and he maintained it.
It was a living universe under his control.
In the lingering dusk, he slipped on his sunglasses and said, “How you all doin’ today?”
They shivered in the sonic waves of his voice, and then cheered in unison.
“He’s doing it!”
“Air shivers!” the young shoots cried excitedly.
“Twilight and air shivers,” the older plants reminded them, “often go together.”
The tomato plants triggered a tangy molecular fragrance to fly through the air and lure him over, while the pepper plants exuded a spicy musk to draw his attention. The strawberries pressed their sweetness to the surface and contributed to the breeze.
The thick grass tickled his toes and Mike wriggled them with a smile. He had gone a few extra days without mowing the lawn, but finally got around to it yesterday. It was nice and full now, but short and trimmed, and free from all the insects that had instantly moved in upon its growth.
“He likes it!” the voices chimed.
“Keep doing it!” they encouraged.
The grass recouped and reached for his toes, grateful to their tender for ridding them of the beetles, webworms, crickets, and other devourers of their tender shoots. Mike took a step. The crumpled footprint released a characteristic fresh-cut scent, adding to the already fresh air.
Crickets and cicadas and frogs and chirp-a-lots filled the air with their invisible songs. A few came directly from the vegetable patches. Those creatures lived a privileged life, under the watchful eye of the creator. So long as they did not disrupt the plant life, they could live in harmony with the garden. Otherwise, the creator would unleash his wrath. They had seen what he did to the insects – the beetles that tried to eat the plants. They were quickly disposed of. Dead beetle corpses lined the walls of the raised beds, crushed between the creator’s fingers before he dropped them to the ground, their bodies were hidden below the grass. But they were there.
Mike took a few steps to the nearby rain barrel. He grabbed the garden-hose nozzle with one hand and simultaneously opened the barrel tap with the other, a motion he performed hundreds of times in the past.
“Water!” the root system sang through its inter-connected underground tendrils.
It had been a hot few days, and while the cold front brought relief from the heat and extracted moisture from the air and put it onto the leaves, it hadn’t rained. Everyone was thirsty.
“Gonna be a little cooler tomorrow,” Mike said. “But lots of sun, so a drink’ll do you good.”
He aimed the nozzle at a nearby bed of tomatoes and pulled the handle. Streams of water flowed in an unbroken arc like a rainbow onto the tall green stalks. Thick leaves and strong vines, filled with bunches of young green tomatoes, pressed against the circular wire cages that supported them.
Mike saw a weed.
The tomato community quivered. “He sees it,” they said.
The foreign roots were snapped from the system, suddenly gone. They had been robbing the tomatoes of their nutrients anyway, and their roots gave off a foul odor. The tomato plants absorbed Mike’s water and immediately sent runners to fill the newly-found soil and reclaim their territory.
Mike tossed the weed aside and continued watering. It would get mulched beneath his mower next clipping.
He finished the row plants – the onions and radishes – and ate a few on the way. He watered the pepper plants, already branching like broad green umbrellas. He did the cucumbers and squash, the herbs and potatoes (just peeking out of the soil), and finally the sprawling watermelon plants, reaching like an octopus over the bed walls and onto the yard, where they received careful attention during mowing time, and for which they grew two melons already with a third on the way.
Mike watered them all and re-coiled the hose.
He checked the water level, and used nearly the whole barrel for a full saturation. He had two more barrels around the house, and each time it rained, they would fill.
He stood in nearly the same footprints as before, and the grass welcomed him back, but sighed underfoot, producing more compounds, signaling the damage.
“Take care,” the creator said.
He eyed his riding mower, remembering to fill a can of gas next time he was out. Then a grim smirk overtook him, and he wondered if he should let the grass overgrow again. Those bugs didn’t know what hit them when the planet-mower came riding through. It’s even more fun at night with the headlights, when they’re all hopping to get out of the way.
He turned to walk inside, but had he been looking, he would have seen a chorus of leaves salute his departure. The garden, the lawn, and even the fruit and nut trees in the center, all turned their attention toward the creator of their ecosystem, their living world.
Without the creator, the universe as they knew it would not exist.
“Thank you!” chimed the chorus.
Mike reached for the door and muttered, “You’re welcome.”
Then he crooked an eyebrow at his random statement and went inside.
Plants are alive, and they do weird things, like communicate and fly.
They release chemicals when they are under attack by pests – sometimes as a poison, but also to call pest predators to gobble up the, well, pests.
That’s the chemical you smell in fresh-cut grass. When a mower cuts the grass, the chemical is released into the air and blown all over the place by that huge spinning propeller on the bottom of your mower (I know it’s not a propeller).
Normally, the grass stores that chemical, and then releases it when it’s under attack to call for help. Obviously, when grass blades are cut in half, there’s a huge rush of the GLV (green leaf volatiles). I wonder if pest-predators swarm the area only to be disappointed?
And it’s not all perfumes and bug repellents, they also have the ability to judge light patterns, and use them to anticipate seasonal or weekly stressors like pests, pathogens, and water supplies. Hence our older plants’ ability of basic association in the story above.
Plants are pretty smart. When plants die, they can’t be put back together again. They taste good, but let’s give them more credit than that. They are a diverse and essential part of our own ecosystem, and they’re a little more aware than your garden variety wood post (before it was a wood post).


The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) brought together world leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. One notable contributor to this global conversation was H.E. Kristi Klaas, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Climate, Estonia. In her keynote address, she emphasized the need to transcend traditional discussions and focus on comprehensive measures to combat climate change, including the often-overlooked role of healthy soils. This article explores the key takeaways from COP28, shedding light on the intricate relationship between climate change, soil health, and sustainable food production.
H.E. Kristi Klaas’s Vision: Beyond Conventional Discussions
In her keynote address, H.E. Kristi Klaas urged delegates to shift their focus from conventional climate discussions and consider the broader implications of climate change. Her vision encompasses various aspects of climate change, including its impact on vital sectors like education, healthcare, and soil management.
The Role of Healthy Soils in Climate Preservation
One of the highlights of H.E. Klaas’s address was the often overlooked role of healthy soils in preserving ecosystems. Healthy soils provide nourishing food and play a critical role in mitigating climate change. The increased attention given to this issue at COP28 underscores the necessity for accurate data to understand soil status across diverse lands and land uses.
Contextualized Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Soils
Panellists: Leva Licite and Elsa Putku
Discussions at the Food, Agriculture, and Water Day featured a session titled “Contextualized Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture Soils: Potential and Limits.” Here, experts delved into the complex relationship between soils and carbon sequestration. Their insights emphasized the importance of locally tailored approaches to achieve carbon-neutral and climate-resilient agriculture.
Key Insights from the Session
The session revealed crucial insights, including the nuanced impact of sustainable agricultural practices on carbon sequestration and the variable response of soils under different conditions. Effective soil management emerged as a pivotal factor in enhancing soil quality across diverse environments.
Towards Zero-Waste: Food and Wood Production Solutions
Panellists: Timo Kikas, Reelika Ratsep, and Lisandra Rocha Meneses
In a “Food and Wood: Towards Zero-Waste” session, experts addressed sustainable solutions for food and wood production side streams. They emphasized the urgent need to tackle food waste challenges, especially in Estonia, where the roots of food waste are deeply embedded in the hospitality and household sectors.
Redefining Food Waste as a Resource
The panellists challenged the conventional narrative that dismisses a significant portion of food waste as irredeemable. They highlighted innovative approaches that can transform industrial food waste into valuable resources. The session called for a collective effort to combat food waste, a problem that affects one-third of the food produced worldwide.
Global Food Waste Crisis: A Comparative Analysis
A comparative analysis between Estonia and the UAE revealed startling differences in waste production per capita. Estonia produced 395 kilograms of waste, while the UAE generated a staggering 640 kilograms per capita. This stark contrast underscores the need for international collaboration to address the global food waste crisis.
Climate Resilient Agriculture: Is Organic the Future of Food?
Panellists: Ants-Hannes Viira and Marko Kass
The “Climate Resilient Agriculture – Is the Future of Food Organic?” session explored the challenges of ensuring sustainable food security. Estonia’s remarkable 23% of organically managed agricultural land, ranking it fourth globally, was a focal point of discussion. The panellists attributed Estonia’s success in organic farming to its natural balance and the importance of grass-derived nutrients for cattle production.
Diverse Discussions at the Estonia Pavilion
At the Estonia pavilion during COP28, delegates engaged in more discussions about various topics, including:
1. Cultivating Soil Health
- Exploring innovative approaches to maintain and enhance soil health.
2. Transforming Agriculture with Genetic Engineering
- Discussing the potential of genetic engineering in sustainable agriculture.
3. Circular Innovations for Sustainable Food & Fertilizers Production
- Highlighting circular economy solutions for sustainable food and fertilizer production.
Conclusion: A Sustainable and Resilient Future
COP28 provided a platform for experts and leaders to explore innovative solutions for climate change, soil health, and sustainable food production. H.E. Kristi Klaas’s visionary perspective and insights from various sessions underscores the importance of holistic approaches in addressing the challenges of our changing climate. As we move forward, we must embrace locally tailored solutions, innovative thinking, and international collaboration to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for all.


Griffin Hay Farm For Sale by Owner
320 Acre Turnkey Hay Farm Business
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Hay Farm Business in Custer County, CO
Located in Westcliffe, CO
If you’re looking to own a profitable hay farm business, Griffin Hay Farm is the perfect choice. It's located in the beautiful rural town of Westcliffe, in Custer County, CO, which is only 2 hours southwest of Colorado Springs and 3 hours from Denver. As an already established hay farm, you’ll be able to hit the ground running with a successful business. Our farm is profitable and includes a long list of equipment you'll need to take over the business.
Why Own a Hay Farm
A hay farm offers a stable way to farm and earn a profit. You’ll also have access to a Premium quality hay for your own horses and livestock. After the hay is harvested, you can also use the hay meadows to graze your livestock or lease it out to local ranchers for additional revenue. With your own farm, you have complete control over the quality of hay you produce. You decide whether to use fertilizer, herbicides or pesticides, ...........and which ones.
Why Choose Griffin Hay Farm
When you invest in Griffin Hay Farm, you get 320 acres with named Water Rights and irrigated hay meadows. You also get a charming home and 14 out-buildings, including 3 Hay Barns, workshop, storage buildings, and even a greenhouse. The farm is equipped with infrastructure improvements, such as irrigation structures, cattle guards, roads, 2 ponds and 3 creeks.
This Colorado hay farm also includes a long list equipment, including:
- John DeereTractors
- John Deere Swather
- John Deere Baler
- Double Rotory Rakes
- Trucks & Trailers
- Hay Forks and other Tractor implements
- Pressure washers, Compressors
- Broadcast Sprayer
- Snow Plows
- Shop tools and more
You’ll have everything you need to take over and run a successful hay farm. The farm even has a long list of loyal customers to get you started. This opportunity is too good to miss.
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When the cooler fall weather rolls around, make sure your lawn is prepared for the change. So many homeowners make the mistake of thinking lawn care is done and over with when the fall season rolls around. However, neglecting the lawn can cause an array of trouble. Use the tips below to protect your lawn and keep it looking great until next spring.
Aerate the Lawn
You should call a professional lawn care service arlington va to aerate the lawn at least once per year. When you aerate the lawn, you give it the breath of fresh air that it needs to thrive. You can find hand tools that make aerating fairly simple if you choose to handle the task yourself.
Seed the Lawn
The fall season is the perfect time to seed the lawn. When temperatures are at about 55 degrees F, the soil is prime for seeding and growth. You should choose high-quality seeds to grow to get the best results from your efforts.
Fertilize Before Frost
Fertilize the lawn in the fall. When you do this before the first frost you provide the lawn with vital nutrients that it will absorb and store so that it survives the harsh cold of the winter and grows into a lush, beautiful lawn in the spring.
Weeds grow, even when it is cold outside. It is important that you continue to remove the weeds from your lawn during the fall and winter months. Weeds cause the lawn to look unattractive and can kill the healthy grass.
There are many ways to protect your lawn during the fall season. Use the tips above to ensure that you get the valuable protection that you want. You'll appreciate the beauty of the lawn when it is protected.


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Casa Raphael offers its guests a balanced, healthy and, most important, tasty menu which varies from day to day.
The use of organic, biodynamic products by our very experienced Chef and the great care taken in serving is offset by a magnificent, frescoed dining room.
Much of the produce used is grown at Maso Albio, a farm about 2 kilometres from the Hotel.
The vegetables used are therefore, fresh and genuinely biodynamic, however, it is sometimes necessary to supplement what can be produced, according to the seasons in order to satisfy the needs of the kitchen.
The specialities of the Casa are banquets, buffets and vegetarian or vegan dishes without gluten.


The Toronto Heschel School is excited to partner with Plan B Organic Farms for this year’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Plan B is an certified organic farm located in Flamborough, ON and has been growing organic vegetables for 19 years. Plan B partners with other Ontario organic farms to bring CSA members a broader selection.
This year’s CSA will be a drop-off box model. There are two share sizes: Small (10 items, $30) and Large (12-14 items, $45). Shares can be customized for an additional $3 per week, giving the option to ask not to receive certain items and receive others in their place (e.g. No eggplant or onions, please give extra greens or fruit.) Pick up will be on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm and is open to the entire Heschel community. Payment can be for 10-20 shares at a time or by purchasing credit in $100-$800 increments. Shares can be “held” during vacations.
Plan B will have an info and sign up table at Mitzvah Day – please stop by!
For more information about the farm and to sign up, click here. Note that the Heschel pick up location is listed as “Toronto – THS – private depot.”
Plan B Organic Farms is a 50 acre, certified organic vegetable farm located in Flamborough Ontario. We are one of Hamilton’s original organic farms, we’ve been growing delicious organic food to feed our community since 1997. We are also an organic “Food Hub” that provides organic food delivery to our local community, bringing much needed year round income to our seasonal vegetable operation.
Our Mission: to Grow, Gather & Share!
GROW: 50 acres of vegetables, fruits, greens, & herbs using Certified Organic farm management practices in accordance with the Canadian Organic Standard in harmony with the ecosystem our farm is a part of.
GATHER: Find and build relationships with other certified organic farmers across Southern Ontario to bring their delicious food to our customers through our Multi-Farm CSA program.
SHARE: Share our farm, our story, & our expertise with our community through School Tours, New Farmer Internships, On Farm Events, and at Community Events, Public Speaking Engagements, & Community Project Consultations.
For more information on the Heschel Harvest CSA, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org


Looking for a way to make the upcoming holiday festivities more sustainable? Whether it’s a quiet family Christmas dinner at home or a big New Year’s Eve party, a new crop of organic wines will give you more reasons to celebrate.
When you look at the health benefits of a glass of wine, it’s easy to see why some cultures consider it a daily staple.
Resveratrol in wine is well known for its anti-aging properties, but it has also been proven effective at preventing heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease. And grapes are an excellent source of vital antioxidants, necessary in preventing cancer.
Why Organic Wine?
Traditional wines are made from grapes that have been grown with pesticides. Grapes have thin skins, so the conventional varieties are best avoided if you don’t want to ingest the residue of what the grapes absorbed.
Organic wines are grown using sustainable practices. And they don’t contain harmful toxins, so they’re naturally better for your body. The USDA says organic wine is “produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.”
Sustainable viticultural practices not only produce better wine, they also nourish the land and entire ecosystem, so that delicious wine can continue to be sustainably produced for years to come. By supporting vineyards and vintners who farm their land sustainably, you help increase demand for sustainable farming.
Pioneering A New Crop of Sustainable Wines
One Oregon vineyard is doing its part to help create that sustainable future. All of Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVV) properties are certified by both LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon Safe. The combination of these two certifications results in “sustainable viticulture” – the implementation of practices that reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals and fertilizers with the goal of protecting the farmer, the environment, and communities at large.
When owner Jim Bernau started growing grapes at Willamette Valley Vineyards, there were only a handful of California wine makers farming vineyards in the Willamette Valley. As a native Oregonian, Jim wanted to contribute to the development of the valley by growing distinctive Pinot Noir on its slopes. A true environmentally friendly business, he believed in acting as a responsible steward of the land. Today, more than 340 wineries and 400 vineyards thrive in the valley.
“Our winery and production facility are also certified through LIVE,” says Caitlyn Kari, Willamette Valley Vineyard’s Communications & Sustainability Manager. “By carefully following these practices, our vineyard and winery operations do not produce harmful externalities, ensuring the healthy longevity of our vines and land.”
The superior taste and quality of organic wine has been attributed to the fact that organic vineyards have more natural resistance to pests and poor weather conditions. The grapes for organic wine are hand picked, allowing for only the ripest and healthiest bunches to be used. Unlike mechanical picking, hand picking doesn’t stress or damage the vine, fruit, or soil of future crops.
Tips From Willamette Valley Vineyards
There’s more to enjoying a glass of wine than just choosing an organic wine option. Caitlyn shares some tips for savoring your selection:
Drink From the Right Wine Glass.
Your wine glass has a profound, and often overlooked impact on your experience of the wine. “In our tasting rooms, we always serve wine out of the correct Riedel wine glass, allowing the aromas and varietal characters to be highlighted to best advantage,” Caitlyn says.
The shape of the glass also impacts where the wine hits your palate when you take a sip. Each wine variety shines on a different spot on the palate, and drinking a wine out of the wrong glass may lead you to dislike a wine that you otherwise would have loved. To find out more about pairing wine and glassware, visit Riedel’s guide at www.wineglassguide.com.
Consider Food Pairings
Wines made from grapes grown in the Willamette Valley often have a lively acidity due to the cool climate growing conditions. This adds a palate cleansing aspect to the wine and enriches the flavors in foods. The WVV’s winemaker tastes each wine upon its release and suggests ideal food pairings – ranging from the everyday (pizza), to the formal (Cornish game hen) to dessert (chocolate mousse). Food pairing suggestions are available upon request in the Willamette Valley Tasting Room and are also highlighted on the company’s website.
Avoid Bottle Shock
Transportation, especially by air, can disrupt the diligently crafted cohesiveness of a wine. Fruit flavors can become disjointed, while acidity and tannins can become unpleasantly pronounced. If a bottle of wine is delivered to you, let it settle for about two weeks in a proper storage area before uncorking and drinking it.
Choosing the Right Wine Can Be About More Than Just Enjoying a Great Bottle of Wine
Willamette Valley Vineyards wants to spread the message that each person can make a difference in the world around you. Because profit margins are often narrow, it only takes a small group of like-minded consumers choosing sustainable products for businesses to reconsider their practices.
For example, consumers can save the cork forests of the Mediterranean, second only to the Amazon rainforest in their importance to the world’s biosphere, by opting to buy wines finished with natural cork. Cork oak trees are not cut down, but rather their bark is harvested by hand. Many of these trees live up to 250 years. Declining sales of wines using screw caps or plastic stoppers will make vendors rethink their choices and their commitment to the environment.
Oregon wineries are on the leading edge of sustainable practices within the business community. Caitlyn says, “In coming years, not only will many more wineries join the movement, but they will serve as a beacon to others, which will accelerate the movement toward carbon neutrality in Oregon business operations.”
Originally posted 2009-12-21 22:12:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter


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The main concept of training a plant is to shape the canopy and stems in a way that will maximize yield. For example, without training, the upper canopy will naturally put the lower canopy in shade. Via training it is possible to force lower branches to grow away from more dense areas to receive more light and airflow; this allows the plant to be more open, giving each branch more growing room and a chance to branch further.
The topology of a plant is simply a way to describe its shape in 3D space. The natural topology for most strains of cannabis is to grow straight up and produce a single large cola. This is determined somewhat by the branching behavior which changes at different life stages By applying plant training techniques the topology can be made drastically different from the natural behavior.
Low Stress Techniques (LST)
Some forms of LST can be applied as soon as the plant has one node, as this is when it is flexible and not brittle. Things like pinning or tieing down stems. One of the most common goals when employing LST is to make the main stem grow sideways so that most of the branches aren't in the shadow of the main canopy, as they would be if the canopy was directly above. LST can be applied throughout the plant's entire lifespan. It may be necessary to adjust your LST every day or every two days when the plant is growing quickly.
This is the most basic form of LST and usually consists of holding a stem down with Plant wire (a metal wire coated in rubber) attached to the plant's pot; generally, this requires the grower to make holes in the side of the pot. Plant wire can also be used to move branches by tying them to other branches when the plant is more mature. String can also be used to restrain branches but very thin threads may cut into the flesh of the branch.
Fluxxing is a method of using metal wire (or paper clips) to pin the stem down as it grows. This greatly reduces the height of the plant by training branches to grow laterally. This method is better suited to more compact mediums like soil, as pins require some friction to stay in place. Pinning should start as soon as there is a long enough stem to pin. You can grow a seedling in low light to increase the stem stretching in the seedling phase. This can increase the inter-nodal distance, giving your branches more space later on in flowering. If branches are pinned tightly, pins will have to be removed after the plant has adjusted so that they do not constrict or cut into growing stems.
Ponytailing is the process of tying leaves up in a bunch together to remove the shade they create. This also leads to the ponytailed stem receiving less light and stretching more as a result. This can be done with small cable ties or paper clips at any point in the plant's life.
Defoliating is simply the process of removing excess leaves. If there are too many leaves, the humidity can become too high and fan leaves that do not create buds can shade other branches that will bear buds. Defoliation is necessary for maximizing yields and should mostly take place in the vegetative stage. Take care not to prune excessively once the plant is a few weeks into flowering, as the leaves will not regrow, negatively impacting yield.
This is the process of stripping all small buds and leaves from a branch except those at the top so that the branch resembles a lollipop. The idea is that the plant will spend more resources on the cola at the top of the stem, as less is wasted on small buds (sometimes referred to as "popcorn" buds) that are in the shade of the main canopy. This technique is more suited to photo flowering strains, as they have more time to recover from the process before flowering. As an alternative to lollipopping, smaller buds can be left to continue growing after an initial harvest of the main colas, until they are mature enough for a second harvest.
Screen of green (ScrOG)
ScrOG or Screen of Green is a training method where a large trellis (a.k.a mesh, screen, net) is placed over the cultivar so that the branches can be more easily shaped to form a flat canopy. This technique is often paired with mainlining.
Sea of green (SOG)
A method of planting a large number of plants so that there is a high density of cultivars under a trellis. A ScrOG with multiple plants.
High Stress Techniques (HST)
Removing the growth at the top of a branch. This can be used to create two new heads at the top of the branch.
Similar to topping but the cut is made slightly higher up the stem. This results in 4 branches growing from the cut.
By topping the main stem, one can create a manifold ('Y' shaped stem). This forces the plant to split resources between the remaining branches, creating a more even canopy. This should be done when the plant a) has at least three nodes, b) when it is healthy and c) while it is still vegetating. After creating a manifold, LST should be applied to maintain the shape of the plant.
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Saturday, November 25, 2006
Planting a fence?
Bruce spent most of yesterday and today laying the wire for an invisible fence (all the way around the property!). David has been "helping" him most of the time. Today, apparently reflecting on the vegetable garden which he helped to plant the seeds for, he asked his daddy, "Will it grow up in a lot of years?" He has been hoping for a "big" fence and thought this was the way to do it! How cute is that?! PS -- It was 80 degrees at one point today...I was shedding layers faster than I could get the lights strung and I ended up with bare feet, sleeves pushed up, jeans cuffed into capris...it felt funny to be hanging Christmas lights in 'summer'...!


Cristian is from the rural town of Anta, in the Cusco province of Peru.
Cristian comes to EARTH with a wealth of experience in agriculture, especially in the cultivation of common crops in his native region as well as indigenous species grown in the mountains of Peru.
One of his dreams is to be able to rekindle the idea that farming is a dignified job and should be valued like any other skilled profession. “In my community, people no longer have the same desire to work outside like they did in the past. My grandparents, for example, worked the land with so much love, pride and tradition, but that has been lost in the last few generations.”


SEGi’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology’s team won the 6th place out of 10 at the International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference (IPOSC) 2022 Infographic Competition.
The organiser of the competition IChemE’s Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG) received a total of 89 submissions with 192 students participated across 38 departments from 30 universities. The SEGi team consists of Tengku Regina Marsya Binti Tengku Murad, Eshwarr G Sivakumar and Tan Wai Hong.
Based on the competition theme, the team created a poster highlighting how technological advancement in the palm oil industry not only improves productivity but also satisfies the needs of the present population and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Congratulations to the team! Well done! The award presentation was held on 13 September 2022 at InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur.


Haying operations must be efficient in the face of rising costs. Morris Industries has become an industry leader in round bale systems. The proven ProAG Hay Hiker turns round bale loading and unloading into a fast, easy, one-person operation, saving you time, money and labor.
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Edamame is regarded as one of the world’s most useful crops. Some even call the soy bean the most important bean in the world for both its vegetable protein and medicinal properties. Edamame boosts health benefits with its high protein and vitamin content, which can help reduce the risk of various diseases. Carrying calcium, iron, and potassium (just to name a few), it can keep you healthy, strong, and free from guilt and restrictions.
Fun fact: The beans origins are obscure, but many botanists believe it was first domesticated in central China as early as 7000 BCE. That’s a powerful (and mysterious) history.


The Legacy of Totmons: Extraordinary Plants for the Discerning Plant Lover
Welcome to the extraordinary world of Totmons, where superior plant cultivation is more than a mission—it’s a passion. With each seed sown and each plant pruned, we are growing a future, where quality and care go hand in hand. Our doors are always open for you to discover the exceptional quality that Totmons offers, a quality that we believe will inspire a more beautiful and connected world.
Nestled in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, Totmons began as a humble venture driven by a profound respect for the natural world and an ambition to master the art of plant cultivation. As we’ve grown, so too has our reputation for producing plants of exceptional vigor and beauty. Each plant that leaves our nursery is a vibrant embodiment of our dedication to quality, nurtured with precision and care, ready to flourish in your personal sanctuary.
Cultivating Excellence from the Ground Up
Our roots in quality cultivation run deep. At Totmons, we have meticulously refined our growing techniques to ensure that each lithops, each exotic tropical, stands as a paragon of health and aesthetic appeal. Our evolution from modest beginnings to a beacon of horticultural excellence reflects our commitment to the environment and to the community of plant enthusiasts we proudly serve. We understand that the true measure of our success is the thriving plants that enliven your homes and workspaces.
We specialize in the cultivation of the extraordinary, curating a collection that transcends the usual. Our selection is a testament to our expertise, with each “living stone” and tropical plant serving as a living sculpture, a centerpiece ready to transform any space. Our plants are not mere decorations; they are natural treasures, each with its own unique story and character, waiting to become a cherished part of your life.
Mastering the Horticultural Arts for Unmatched Quality
In the world of Totmons, horticulture is both science and art. Every choice we make, from the specific variety of plants we cultivate to the sustainable practices we employ, is informed by decades of collective experience and a deep-seated passion for plant life. Our horticulturalists are artisans, their expertise evident in the robust health and stunning diversity of our nursery’s offerings. At Totmons, a plant is not simply grown—it is crafted with an artisan’s touch.
Our Promise: Plant Perfection Delivered with Care
Our commitment to you extends beyond the sale. The Totmons promise is a guarantee of quality and satisfaction. We are dedicated to providing not just plants, but also the guidance and advice needed to maintain their beauty. As Totmons continues to grow, we pledge to maintain the personal touch and attention to detail that ensures each plant from our nursery is a beacon of perfection, ready to bring a burst of life into your environment.


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Nettle chips are tasty, crispy and best of all.. Almost free! These healthy chips are also really easy to make and you can harvest the whole plant and use for many different purposes if you like, but you need only nettle leaves for the chips. Nettle is rich in Vitamin A, C, D, K, calcium, iron and a protein.
Best time to harvest nettles is in late spring, before they begin to flower. Be sure to harvest nettles from clean areas only, avoid places near highways, industrial areas and places where people spray weed killers. Weed killers are often used in the streets and parks of many towns and cities, also some people spray it around their yards.
Nettle grows wild almost all over the world and it can be harvested for free. Nettle stings because it has tiny spines that has formic acid and other chemicals mixed with it, which causes the burning and stinging sensation when skin contacts with the plant. The sensation stays for a while so I recommend to use gloves when harvesting nettles, also plastic bag and a pair of scissors will be necessary tools for harvesting nettles. Remember also to protect your legs and arms!
When nettle is dried, cooked or crushed it will lose the stinging and you can eat it without the burning sensation. That’s why we will dry it with dehydrator or in oven, if you don’t own dehydrator.
After you have collected nettles rinse them really well with cold water to remove possible dirt from them and dry them gently with towel or salad spinner.
- One liter of nettle leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- Mix salt and pepper with olive oil and massage gently to nettles (remember to protect your hands from stinging!).
- Put the nettles for approximately 8 hours at 42 degrees Celsius into the dehydrator, you can also use your oven to dry your nettle chips.
I really love to snack nettle chips instead of regular ones, these taste amazing! Also you don’t have to worry about eating these too much, because these chips are so healthy and natural.
Have you ever tried nettle chips? Have you ever used nettle for cooking?


If you have known me for awhile, you know that I spent over 10 years working on the garden in our last home. It went from a tiny urban grass plot to a dense and lush integrated urban permaculture garden packed with fruit, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and kids. We outgrew that house years ago, but the garden plus the difficulty of showing a house we all live/work in 24/7 means we stayed and stayed. Last year we finally made the jump and moved into a new green built home about 20 miles from where we used to live. We went from a tiny bowling alley urban garden flanked by 2 houses tucked in at the bottom of a hill to a more suburban garden at one of the highest points in the area, atop a hill, next to prairie and fields. Our "new" yard is still likely smaller than average but we wanted more usable gardening space without really having massive expanses of HOA regulated grass. So, it is about 3 times the size of our previous garden. Woot! We are now in a smaller outlying community with views that seemingly go on forever, a sky full of stars, and never ending amazing sunsets.
Next ... the big plan for 2016 for both yard and community garden, plotting a grid, and organizing the seed starting calendar!


Removing Moss from a Lawn
Moss in a lawn is a problem that will be experienced in most lawns at some point. It can look unsightly, make it look uneven and feel spongy under foot. There a numerous reasons for it and just as many ways to combat it. Moss is an indicator of poor growing conditions for the grass, if the grass is healthy then it will out compete the moss and it will cease to be a problem.
Therefore, the best way to combat moss is to improve the growing conditions for the grass. Grass can struggle for a number of reasons including, lack of nutrients, wetter than normal soil, too much shade, or too much foot traffic. So, feeding the lawn, improving drainage, increasing direct sunlight and reducing walking on it will all promote grass growth and reduce moss.
Removing the moss that is there can be done in a number of ways. It can be manually removed with a scarifier or if you have a small lawn then a light raking will work. Moss has a very shallow root system so will come loose easily when raked and leave the grass unharmed.
There are also products that can be added to the lawn to combat moss. These can be non chemical in the form of a bacterium that is added to the lawn and will break down the moss, the most popular brand is Mo Bacter.
The chemical alternative is iron sulphate. This can be added in solid form, usually as part of a lawn care product including fertiliser and weedkiller, or it can be mixed into water and sprayed on the lawn. These products will turn the moss brown so it will then die or can be raked out easily. If iron sulphate gets onto a hard surface such as a patio then it will stain it so be careful and make sure you don’t walk it into the house!
The laws on iron sulphate usage are odd as technically it can not be legally sold as a moss killer. For this reason it is often labelled as a turf hardener but it will kill the moss.


Summer is the perfect vacation time for your inside plants to soak up some sun. When fall hits, however, it becomes time to bring them back inside.
Pests see this as prime time to hitch a ride inside. That’s why it is important to make a slow transition with an inspection so your plants are avoiding any issues.
Debugging household plants during the transition inside can prove to be tricky and laboring.
To start, you have to ensure the pot you are using to debug the plants includes drainage holes. This is because you have to use soapy water.
Only use a mild soap or a sensitive insecticide in which to soak the plants.
The soapy water is used to kill pests hiding in the soil or on the plant itself. Once these are cleaned, it’s important to then meticulously clean the pot until all the water is gone.
After removing all the floating debris, you can move the plant indoors. Since the plant and soil soaked up so much water, avoid watering it until the soil is dry again.
For plants that are too large to clean in a tub of water, use a garden hose and soapy water to gently clean the plant yourself.
You can use a magnifying glass to inspect all parts of the foliage and whorls of leaves.
Depending on your plant sensitivity, gently apply Neem oil solution to the plant to deter mealybugs and other plant bugs.
While looking for bugs before and after soaking your plants, it is important to know what kind to look at on specific areas of your plant. Some pests that dwell on the leaves of your plants include:
- Spider Mites.
For these pests, carefully look on the leaves and stems, especially their undersides and intersections.
Pests can also be hiding in the soil. These pests include:
They can hide in the top or the middle of your soil. If you do the aforementioned washing, they should fall or wash away during the rinsing. If you want to be extra careful, you can rinse with an insecticide for more thorough determent.
It’s important to do an inspection and debug your plants because many pests can easily be missed. Your plant can be a plant motel and you’d never know it. Sometimes, a careful eye just isn’t enough.
Without the proper control, you can have an infestation in your household before you even notice the hitchhikers. That’s when you need to consult the professionals.
Midwestern Termite & Pest Control can help out. Give us a call today to schedule their service.


Thursday, March 28, 2002
( 12:29 PM ) Jackie
A Bear of No Brain At All
I have been Foolish and Deluded, having forgotten to go hear Andrea Dworkin last night. I was restless and slightly anxious last night, feeling as if there was something I was supposed to do. OOPS!
I'm blaming it on the endorphins again. Frances and Sasha and I went for a hike on Mount Diablo. Because dogs aren't allowed on the trails, we weren't able to walk far. But the open space, the views, the beginnings of the spring wildflowers, fresh air, warm sunshine all contributed to a feeling of well-being.
I've been working in the garden this morning. Pulling weeds, digging up last year's annuals, feeding and watering everything. The strategy of using a combination of paving stones, chamomile and sage, and wood chips to keep the weeds down worked very well. I am not happy with the way many of the paving stones were done as they sank. I think the foundation was not done correctly. Also, the centerpiece of the garden became waterlogged and the plants there are looking pretty much dead. I'll have to redo that area this summer.
But the vegetable raised box and area set aside for viney veggies and fruits is working out well. The wild blackberries are invading, so I'll have some scratches after this afternoons killing session. All in all, the work required to put the garden in order is so much less this year that I am very cheered. I can do the fun planting things rather than spending all my time in clearing up.
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Types Of Fertilizers
Choosing the Different Types of Fertilizers
Every living thing needs specific elements to flourish, and when planting gardens, trees or simply grass, you will need to determine which of the many types of fertilizers will do the best job in helping the plant to thrive.
Just as the human body needs food, water and an assortment of vitamins and minerals to survive, so do plants have vital needs for survival. While it is a common sight to see straggling blades of grass poking up through a cement wall, or scrubby looking weeds impossibly rising up out of shallow hollows in solid rock, these plants have limited existence and little hope for propagation. This is due to the fact that there is no basis in those areas to support life yet, by some miracle, life occurred. The plants will struggle for a time to endure and finally perish from lack of necessary elements.
Growing plants of any type will require certain things. Soil is generally the first consideration. While there are a few air growing plants, the majority need the synergistic interaction with soil to live. Rich nutrients exist within the soil that is essential to the growth and fruition of plant life. Water is a crucial element to the survival of the plant; without hydration, most plants wither away. Not often thought of because it is always available is air. Some of a plant’s most important elements, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, are obtained from air and water. Last, but certainly not the least of a plant’s needs is fertilizer; a combination of nutrients and elements that are the finishing touch to the development and maturation of the plant.
Packaged fertilizers are widely available at most department stores and garden shops. They are not, as many people believe, “one size fits all” mixtures. There are specific types of fertilizers for different types of plants. Variances in fertilizers are noted by the levels of three major ingredients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These ingredients are indicated as percentages; for example, if a bag shows the numbers 12-8-10, the contents of the package are 12% nitrogen, 8% phosphorus and 10% potassium. The numbers can vary, since certain plants need more concentration of one element than the others. The remainder of the fertilizer is just filler, with no nutritional value to the growing plants.
Nitrogen is essential to developing plants; lending the necessary growth material to the cells. Not enough of this element will cause leaf wilt and yellowing, stunt growth and limit the amount of fruit the plant is able to produce. Too much nitrogen is just as damaging by affecting the maturity of fruit, the growth of roots and the ability of the plant to retain water.
Energy storage and transport is a job that is handled by phosphorus. The development of the plant overall rests in part on the levels of phosphorus; with deficiencies of the element serving to kill leaves and stems and stunt the plant’s growth. Having too much phosphorus makes the flavor of the fruit and vegetables bitter.
Potassium helps the plant to develop sugars and oils, and also to withstand cold weather spurts. The fruit of the plant achieves better flavor, color and structure. When there is not enough potassium available to the plant, the leaves and stems suffer by browning while the plant loses strength. An excess of potassium will affect the nitrogen levels in the plant.
Keeping a good balance is easy when using the proper fertilizer. For plants that are primarily foliage, it is important to use a fertilizer with higher nitrogen levels. When the plant’s purpose is to produce flowers or fruit, higher potassium levels work best. Different types of fertilizer serve to provide what specific plants need, so knowing the levels to use will yield the best results in your garden and yard.


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Once you get your herb garden up and running, how do you make sure it stays vibrant and flourishing for you? You will want to be sure your herbs perform at their best and look their best.
Luckily, you don’t need to invest in any pricey plant foods, nor do you need to try any dangerous chemicals to get your herb garden in great shape. Below, you will find some simple home remedies for your herbal plants that will keep them looking their best and producing plenty of fresh herbs for you to enjoy in your kitchen!
If you ever thought that store bought plant foods and dangerous chemicals are the only way to keep your herb plants healthy and disease free, think again! For just pennies you can mix up your own safe concoctions that your herb plants will love you for.
Take a look at how easy it is to be your own at home botanist! Feed and protect your plants for less with these easy to follow tips and recipes. You will never go back to dangerous store bought products again.
5 Easy Plant Food Recipes to Feed Your Herb Garden:
First, let’s take a look at what supplies you will need for these various recipes. They are all common household items and ingredients that you probably already have on hand. If not, you won’t need to go further than your local dollar store or grocery store. These ingredients are all safe, inexpensive, easy to find, and easy to use.
- Epsom Salt
- Tap water
- A watering can
- Used coffee grounds
- A cookie Sheet
- White Vinegar
- Fish tank water
Now let’s get started! You will want to gather some mixing bowls to mix all of these recipes up as well as labeled spray bottles to store them in if you are not using them right away. Keeping bottles labeled is important so other household members know what they are.
1. Easy Peasy Epsom Salt Fertilizer
Did you know that the common household item Epsom salt is made up of magnesium and sulfate? Plants adore these nutrients.
- 1 Tablespoon Epsom Salt
- 1 gallon of tap water
- A watering can
- Mix the Epsom salt and water together
- Use the mixture to water your plants at their base.
- You can then re-feed once a month.
2. Centsible Coffee Ground Fertilizer
Don’t toss those used coffee grounds. They are packed with plant feeding nutrients! Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium!
- 1 cup of used coffee grounds
- cookie Sheet
- Take your newspaper and lay it over your cookie sheet.
- Spread your used coffee grounds on the sheet, and allow to dry.
- Sprinkle the grounds around the base of your plants.
3. Excellent Egg Shell Fertilizer
Egg shells are packed with calcium carbonate which soil loves. Just save your breakfast shells and allow them to work their magic.
- 3-5 Egg Shells
- A blender
- Rinse your used egg shells and then allow them to air dry.
- Then, place the dried shells in the blender.
- Pulse until they fine.
- Sprinkle into your soil and cover well.
4. Very Simple Vinegar Fertilizer
This is one of the easiest DIY plant foods you can try. All it takes is two ingredients you can find in any kitchen. It costs just pennies and the soil will just devour it, creating a healthy base for your plants.
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 gallon of tap water
- watering can
- Simply combine the white vinegar and water in a dish.
- Mix well. Add to a spray bottle or watering can.
- Use the solution to water your plants and repeat every three months.
5. Frugal Fish Tank Water Fertilizer
This plant food is a favorite because it lets you reuse something that would otherwise be getting poured down the drain. Fish water is full of nitrogen and is perfect to feed your plants.
- Used fish tank water…that is easy, huh?
- All you need to do is retain the water when you clean your fish tank.
- Pour it into the base of your plants, directly into the soil.
- If you don’t have a fish, you can always ask a friend or family member who does to retain theirs for you in a gallon jug.
Making your own plant food for your herb garden has never been easier or cost less. You will wonder why people pay big bucks for it at the store when natural and inexpensive options such as these are right under their noses. Well now you know better, and can start saving money and trips to the store when it comes to feeding your herb garden!
Looking for more great herb garden articles? Check out 7 Simple and Surprising Uses for Herbs, The Frugal Herb Garden Series: 7 Clever Ways to Save Those Herbs for Later and Ways to Get Kids Active In Herb Gardening!
9 thoughts on “The Frugal Herb Garden Series: 5 DIY Recipes to Feed Your Herb Garden”
I am always up for anything like this. Growing a garden SHOULD be easy (and frugal!) I’m pinning this so I can look back at it this week. I’m sure my husband will want to try it on our garden when we get a day with sunshine again. :)
This is great – for some reason I never have any success with herbs! The vegetables and fruit always do well, but the herbs die a miserable death!
These are great tips, thanks so much! I just moved into a house with some raised garden beds and we are excited to grow our own veggies this year.
We love using coffee grounds in the garden but I never thought to add the fish water! Such a great idea.
Great tips! I hope to start my own little garden whenever we purchase our own home. I’ll have to pin this for future reference!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I am always looking for inexpensive ways to improve my gardening! Thanks so much for linking your post to the garden linky this week!
Great tips! I’ll pass them along to the gardeners in my life :D
What great tips! We tried a little herb garden a couple of years ago and it actually did well (to our surprise :-)), but then life got busy and we didn’t keep it going. But your instructions seem so easy, it’s making me want to try again. It’s so nice to walk into the backyard and see the fruits of your labor blossoming!
This is awesome! I’ve been dying to plant a garden, but the Arizona soil in my backyard just won’t take it. One day! Bookmarking this post for later!


Finally, we have our first lettuce harvest and would like to invite all of you to visit our farm or place an order through our online store, where you can buy not only the salad itself but also other high-quality products for your table.
Why do we have healthy food?
Unlike vegetables grown using hydroponics technology, where the manufacturer can add fertilizers to water or soil, growing vegetables using aquaponics technology does not allow this for several reasons:
1. We do not want to do this for reasons of principle, as we believe that adding any fertilizer to water or soil will worsen the quality of products and the health of our customers.
2. Aquaponics is a closed system where the water that feeds the plants is supplied from the tanks where the fish live, and if someone wants to add fertilizer to the water, he will destroy the fish.
Without fish, our plants will not receive nutrients and will also die.
Therefore, given these two reasons, adding fertilizer to water or soil is not our case.
And that’s why you can rest assured that all of our vegetables are grown without the use of chemicals.
So, once you start shopping for our vegetables and fish, you will have the most environmentally friendly table in Florida, the same quality as our ancestors ate in the pre-industrial era.
So, welcome for a fresh lettuce!
Come or buy it here:


With a tradition that dates back to, at least, the 7th century BC, and ideal climatic conditions, Samothrace provides an ideal location for the cultivation of olive trees.
The family olive grove is located in the southern part of Samothrace, in the ancient olive growing region of the island.
Konstantinos Stavrianakis, an Environmental scientist with a Postgraduate degree in Ecology and George Stavrianakis, a biologist, run the Astraea family business and are both dedicated olive oil producers and traders.
Our view is that, the ecological methods of cultivation are directly expressed by traditional methods and the experience gathered from untold generations achieve the best quality possible by the least means available.
Our aim is to provide limited quantities of top quality olive products through the use of traditional means.


Farming insurance company Cornish Mutual is celebrating its 120th anniversary
Wednesday 18th October, 2023
Farming insurance company Cornish Mutual is celebrating its 120th anniversary.
Founded by Cornish tenant farmers in 1903, the company provides services to farming and rural properties and businesses across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
Cornish Mutual, which has offices in Newham Road, is owned and run for the benefit of its members. The company prides itself on putting the South West’s farmers and the rural communities at the heart of its services.
Managing director Peter Beaumont said: “Cornish Mutual was founded by farmers and farming is still very much our heartland.
“We have direct relationships with our members and really care about their success. We want to make things better, not just send out cheques when something goes wrong.”
Through its annual risk survey of farmers, Cornish Mutual has identified additional tools to help farm businesses build profitability and resilience, increase natural resources and protect their people.
Aiming to address areas causing most concern, Cornish Mutual is building partnerships with specialists in farm safety, rural crime and soil health as well as developing its Future Farming Programme of industry insights and case studies to inform and inspire.
Most recently, its new fortnightly Farming Focus podcast, featuring industry experts and farming professionals, is bringing its listeners the latest on what really matters to farmers.
Peter said: “Our wider services help members manage risk and find a way through an increasingly challenging climate
“We are strengthening our commitment to agriculture so we can continue to serve the industry we care so passionately about for at least another 120 years.”


A Community Garden creates opportunity for recreation, exercise, therapy and education. Having a garden plot encourages self-reliance, provides nutritious food for your family and reduces a family’s annual food budget. The Wilbraham Community Garden grows in leaps and bounds each year with over 60 active gardeners growing veggies in plots varying from a 10 feet by 50 feet area to almost an acre. We also have four raised garden beds for those folks who have limited mobility.
Garden plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to returning gardeners. New and returning gardeners are invited to attend the annual spring sign-up meeting held at the Wilbraham Town Hall prior to the growing season. The exact date of the meeting is posted in the local newspaper. Garden plots are approximately 25 feet by 50 feet, or 1250 square feet, and the rental cost is $30 per plot. (as of 2017) There are several gardeners that share a plot each season to help alleviate the work and time. During the growing season, there is water on site as well as a portable toilet. If you are interested in joining us at the Wilbraham Community Garden, or if you would like more information, you may contact the garden coordinator Melissa Graves in the Conservation Commission Office at 596-2800, ext. 204.


Welcome to BAI – Combine Harvestor’s, Tractors & Agricultural Wheel Manufacturers.
Balak Agro Industry is a leading supplier of wheels for combine harvesters, tractors and other agricultural equipments. Two brothers at a very young age started a small workshop of repairing and selling agricultural wheels in 1980s. Considering that agriculture is the prime occupation of the majority of people in India. The genesis of BAI dates back to 2012 with initial production of combine harvester wheels, this was a big step by Entrepreneur Mr. Rajinder Dhiman along with his younger sibling Mr. Satinder Dhiman laid the foundation of Balak Agro Industry. Initially starting with combine harvester wheels, the duo start of manufacturing wheels for other agriculture equipments like trolley, sprayer, seeder, ripper, baller, harrows in 2016 and started manufacturing tractor wheels in 2018.


The Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton uses weather data to make predictions of (1) thrips dispersal timing, (2) Cotton growth affecting seedling susceptibility, and (3) injury risk that results from thrips dispersal and seedling susceptibility occurring at the same time. Running this tool requires users to enter a planting date (defaults to the current date) and a location using the map below. Additionally, users can adjust how many days to run and display model output.
About This Tool
The Thrips Infestation Predictor for Cotton uses weather data to make predictions of:
- Thrips dispersal timing,
- Cotton growth affecting seedling susceptibility, and
- Injury risk that results from thrips dispersal and seedling susceptibility occurring at the same time.
Cotton injury results from thrips infesting and feeding on susceptible seedlings. How much infestation occurs at any given time depends on when thrips disperse from their overwintering hosts into cotton in the spring and the size of the dispersing thrips population, which depend on the winter and spring weather. How much injury results from the infestation depends on whether infestation occurs during the period when seedlings are susceptible to injury, which is between emergence and 4-5 true leaves. The length of this period depends on how rapidly the seedlings grow which also depends on the weather.
Seedling injury results from these two drivers simply as follows: more infestation means more injury for a given amount of seedling susceptibility and more susceptibility means more injury for a given amount of infestation.
Seedling growth and thrips dispersal are both functions of the weather. The size and timing of the tobacco thrips population dispersing from winter hosts into crops, including cotton, depends on winter and spring temperatures and precipitation, Cotton growth and the interval over which seedlings are susceptible depends on temperatures after planting and on the availability of adequate soil moisture to support seed germination and growth.
The mathematical functions that the tool uses to relate dispersal and susceptibility to weather are illustrated below. Seedling susceptibility begins at zero and increases after seeds are planted, reaching a maximum and then declines. Thrips dispersal begins at a low level and shows several "peaks" during the warm season. Each peak is associated with one generation of adult thrips. Dispersal also reaches an overall maximum and then declines. Injury is represented below as the blue area under a curve. This curve is a weighted product of the susceptibility and dispersal functions.
The functions shown above are drawn on a degree-day scale. How many degree-days accumulate on a given calendar day depends on the temperature. The tool calculates weather-based values using real-time data, so that you can see not only when things may be happening, but also for how long. For example, injury will be greater if cotton development is slow during cold weather, provided thrips are around to infest the seedlings.
This is why the blue area under the curve above is meaningful. Injury results from something you might call "injury-susceptibility days,"which can accumulate just as degree-days do. In other words, the longer the period that seedlings are being injured (which depends simultaneously on the seedlings' being susceptible, and the injuring thrips being present), the more injured the plants will be in the end. Output of the tool is expressed as a "cumulative injury risk" function that reflects this, and the predicted cumulative injury is what is used to generate the charts that color-code risk by date.
Syngenta Crop Protection for financial support and contributing data on thrips infestations and cotton seedling damage ratings over many sites and years.
Cotton Incorporated and USDA NIFA AFRI Crop Protection and Pest Management Program Grant no. 2015-70006-24281 for financial support.
North Carolina State Climate Office for development, implementation and hosting of the website.
Jeremy Greene (Clemson University), Alana Jacobson (Auburn University), Phillip Roberts (University of Georgia), and Dominic Reisig (North Carolina State University) for providing data and advice on the development of website.
Danny Pierce (Crop Management Services) and Will Connell (Ag Consultant, Inc.) and the Southeast Row Crop Entomology Working Group for providing advice on the development of the website.


India lives in villages and it has 649481 villages. The ground water table is going down in most of our villages. It is said that if third world war is fought it will be fought for water. To improve water table village ponds can help a lot.
These ponds can be used for drinking water for the cattle and at times it can be used as irrigation of land. Ponds can also be used for fish farming. If we decide to have an additional pond of 5 hectare in each village built with the MNREGA scheme in the coming year and put it to use for fish farming. It can boost fish production of 9.7 lakh tonnes per annum taking an average of 3 tonne per hectare.
Taking an average price of Rs 200 per kg it will be additional revenue of Rs 19400 crore to village panchayats.
Even if the fish are to be used by panchayats for serving to the students in mid-day meal scheme free of cost it will improve the health of the students. A 5 hectare pond can give 15000 kg fish per annum and 300 kg of fish per week to the school can be sufficient to be served to 1500 children once per week. This quantity can be adjusted as per the number of students in the village schools. This will go a long way in improving the health of children in times to come.
The ponds will also help recharge ground water and a source of water for cattle and irrigation.


Cowpeas are one of the most important food legume crops in the semi-arid tropics covering Asia, Africa, southern Europe and Central and South America. Cowpea is an important grain legume throughout the tropics and subtropics, covering Asia, Africa, and Central and South America, as well as parts of southern Europe and the United States. Cowpea, a drought tolerant crop, has the unique ability to fix nitrogen even in very poor soils. It is also shade-tolerant and, therefore compatible as an intercrop with many cereals and root crops. Subsistence farmers in sub-Saharan Africa usually intercrop their cowpea with maize, sorghum, millet, and cassava.
Cowpeas are a common food item in the southern United States, where they are often called field peas. A subcategory of field peas is crowder peas, so called because they are crowded together in their pods, causing them to have squarish ends.
These are an integral part of the cuisine in southern region of India. In TamilNadu during the Tamil month of Maasi (February) – Penguin (March) called Kozhukattai/Adai (steamed sweet cake) prepared with cooked and mashed cowpea bean mixed with jaggery, ghee and other sub ingredients. In Hindi, it is called ‘Lobhia’. According to the USDA food database, cowpeas have the highest percentage of calories from protein among vegetarian foodsCowpea, an important legume in the tropics, has many uses. In fresh form, the young leaves, immature pods and peas are used as vegetables, while several snacks and main meal dishes are prepared from the grain. All parts of the plant that are used for food are nutritious, providing protein, vitamins (notably vitamin B) and minerals. The cowpea haulm is also a great source of livestock feed, and therefore of great value to farmers.


Roses are in a family of thorny shrubs or climbing plants with hundreds of hybrids. In addition to being one of the bestselling floral gifts, roses can be grown in all 50 American states. They are valued by the perfume and cosmetic industries, and interestingly promoted for home security because of their prickly stems.
The late President Ronald Reagan declared the rose “The National Floral Emblem of the United States.” Furthermore, the month of June annually is “National Rose Month.”
Many important White House meetings take place in the country’s official Rose Garden. There are floribunda and hybrid tea roses, miniatures, climbers, and “old-fashioned garden roses” where hundreds of hours must go into pruning, fertilizing, grooming, water management, and weeding.
Newcomers frequently ask if there are secrets to growing roses in the Sonoran Desert. They are often surprised to find that roses can be grown year-round here, usually blooming in six-week cycles. Of course, weather conditions must be considered, along with the alkaline soil, low rainfall, and the many varieties available.
In our desert, the annual average number of days reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit is 46; however, it can reach as many as 75 days of triple-digit temperatures. That these lovely, delicate-appearing beauties can survive such punishment seems incredible!
Briefly, a routine year for growing roses here starts in January when the bushes are seriously pruned back and leaves are removed. This forces dormancy, allowing plants to rest during the shorter winter days. Late February begins the fertilizer cycle. In March the plants are sprayed for insect and disease control.
By mid-April the first big rose bloom period begins. The tasks of deadheading, weeding, and fertilizing start in May. By the middle of June, the second bloom cycle should appear. This time of year, high winds and hot temperatures can stress the plants and dry out the petals. Buds may be smaller and tiny insects called thrips will be searching for their favorite white roses.
Any needed watering and deadheading continues through July and August with a small amount of fertilizer added. A wand attachment for the garden hose is a good tool in the rose garden. Use one a couple times weekly to wash off both tops and bottoms of leaves. This will remove dust and spider mites, of course depending on frequency and amount of monsoon season rainfall.
During September, the rose bushes are lightly pruned (no more than one-third of the bush), and a regular dose of fertilizer is applied. Around the end of October is time to welcome the third bloom period. During November and December, allow the rose hips to develop, without further deadheading or fertilizer. It then is time for a rest period, for both the impressive rose garden and the proud gardener!
Mary Kidnocker is a University of Arizona Master Gardener who lives in the Green Valley area. Her articles are featured weekly.