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“IT firm Cisco India announced a challenge with a sponsorship money of Rs. 2 crore (US$ 271.88 thousand) on Friday to recognise Agri-tech start-ups with innovative ideas.
It said in a statement, the ‘Cisco Agri Challenge’ is co-hosted by Mr. K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, while the ‘The/Nudge Centre for Social Innovation’ is conceptualised and operated by NGOs.
The competition will run over 12 months in phases, with a prize fund of Rs. 2 crore (US$ 271.88 thousand). This sum assists stakeholders in designing, testing, and scaling solutions to help mitigate the challenge faced by low-income and lower profits farmers in India.
Such multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder cooperation will play a catalytic role in the implementation of agricultural science and technology initiatives, thereby improving the productivity of farmers and doubling the income of farmers.
Mr. Harish Krishnan, Managing Director (Public Relations and Strategic Engagements) of Cisco India and SAARC, said the organisation aims to drive digital transformation through the ‘Cisco Agri Challenge’ platform in the agriculture sector.
Not only are we incubating Agri-tech start-ups, but we put together a broad ecosystem of investors, domain experts, and government stakeholders to push action and bring scalable solutions to the market that can increase the income of farmers and enhance decision-making,
Cisco stated that it will have a policy network, allowing access for pilots to administrative units and communities.”


The past few summers I've attempted the near-impossible in San Francisco: Growing tomatoes. Every day it's some combination of cold, foggy, and windy. But I've managed.
What's surprising about growing tomatoes is how something so small can grow so big. I start with a tiny sapling in a thin plastic pot. I move it to a larger pot and then water it every couple of days. By the end of a week its mass has doubled. At a month it's over a foot high and blossoming. After two months the first tomatoes are growing fast and the plant is chest-high.
Each day I water the plant it looks the same as the day before. I can't notice daily changes because the differences are subtle. I went away for a week and when I got back the plant looked enormous compared to before. When I hadn't seen the incremental changes, the plant's growth was astonishing. Growing tomatoes has made me see the value solely in time passing.
How would I be if I spent a tiny bit of time cultivating myself every day? It wouldn't seem like much to me, since I'd witness the small differences. It'd be hard to stick with it. But after two months or a year, I may look back and realize how far I've come. I think this is how I developed as a programmer. I wonder how else I could improve this way.


The Proof Is In The Testing
- The organic strawberries had significantly higher antioxidant activity and concentrations of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds.
- The organic strawberries had longer shelf life.
- The organic strawberries had more dry matter, or, "more strawberry in the strawberry."
- Anonymous testers, working at times under red light so the fruit color would not bias them, found one variety of organic strawberries was sweeter, had better flavor, and once a white light was turned on, better appearance. The testers judged the other two varieties to be similar.
Even with this research it will most likely not end the debate over organic vs. non-organic. Read the complete article here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012784106_organic2m.html


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By SeMoGABErkah. Patio. At Saturday, June 30th 2018, 02:53:01 AM.
Growing plants: there are many of us who find ourselves with homes that have no gardens, but who still endeavor to grow some domestic plants. And whilst there are some indoors plants that can be grown, these don't tend to provide the 'image' we yearn for: which in most cases can only be provided by outdoors plants, grown with natural light and integrated to the natural surroundings. In the absence of a garden, the patio would be the ideal place to grow such plants. A patio tends to be semi-enclosed, meaning that the plants will get natural light and be growing in a natural setting (save for the fact that they may have to be potted). And the most beautiful thing here is the fact that using the patio to grow such plants wouldn't make it unsuitable for other purposes. If anything, it is one of the things you may need to do, in rehabilitating it to make it suitable for other purposes such as relaxing.
Stay up to date with the latest styles and designs so that your patio does not grow out of style. Check out the various magazines or online photos of various patios and see which one you like best. Don't be afraid to experiment! Remember it is your patio and you might as well make it the way you like so you can truly enjoy it
When the warm summer months are coming to a close and you start to see the leaves turn and drift to the ground, it is time to start preparing your patio furniture for winter storage. While it is always difficult to close up that umbrella and acknowledge that it is your last dinner on the patio for the season, a little planning can make sure you will be able to enjoy your patio furniture set for many years to come.


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Promoting Biodiversity in Wheat
Sunday, September 01, 2019
As the world’s largest biscuit producer, we're committed to sustainably sourcing the wheat we use in our products. To help farmers improve the methods they use for growing their crops, we created Harmony Wheat.
Working with local organizations, governments and farmers, Harmony Wheat is improving local conditions and setting standards for the way wheat is grown.
Farmers in the Harmony Wheat program:
- Reserve 3% of their field for planting flowers. This helps promote local ecology through biodiversity and natural pollination.
- Select resilient wheat varieties, rotate their crops and care for the soil to reduce pesticide use. These efforts have led to a 20% reduction of pesticide use in Harmony fields.
Today, Harmony Wheat works with over 1,700 wheat farmers, 13 millers and 27 cooperatives to produce enough wheat for our Western European biscuits. And by 2022, our objective is to make our entire biscuit portfolio across Europe with Harmony sustainable wheat.


How To Save Africa’s Agriculture
Last week, a meeting of twenty United Agencies (UN) agencies was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to explore on ways to help the New Partnership for African Development (Nepad) achieve its goals.
Nepad’s main mission is to end chronic poverty in Africa, by, mainly, integrating innovative agricultural technologies, such as biotechnology, into African countries’ economies.
Agriculture being the mainstay of most African countries’ economies, Nepad should exploit the resources at various agricultural-oriented UN agencies to facilitate its rejuvenation. There is the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that has, for many years, been championing the rights of African farmers. The World Health Organization (WHO), on the other hand, has been very resourceful in giving expert guidance on food safety, the most memorable one being a declaration that genetically modified foods don’t pose health risks on consumers.
It must, however, be stated that the success of this initiative largely depends on Nepad’s willingness to persuade African farmers and policy makers to be ready to embrace more productive agricultural technologies such as biotechnology. UN agencies alone cannot bring prosperity to Africa. African farmers and policy makers must realize that the world, now, is a global village, where countries freely share technologies.
Nepad has already made recognizable progress in convincing Africa to integrate modern agricultural technologies, such as biotechnology, into their economies. Nepad’s science and technology secretariat, through policy briefs, conferences, and position papers, has been actively touting modern agricultural biotechnology as the new frontier to food security.
Just three months ago, Nepad released a draft position paper on potential applications of modern biotechnology in African countries’ economies. To be tabled during the African Heads of States meeting in January, next year, the paper, among other things, asks African governments to integrate modern biotechnology into their development plans. It calls for an integrated approach to agricultural biotechnology.
All these efforts are commendable, but Nepad still can do more. To ensure Africa benefits maximally from, for example, modern agricultural biotechnology, Nepad must intensify efforts to help African governments develop biosafety policies. It can do this by volunteering technical assistance.
Collaboration with a UN agency such as the World Health Organization (WHO), which has been active in research on the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), would be helpful. Such an agency can help correct misinformation that attends the debate about genetically modified foods.
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Rathinathai was among the few trained on eco-farming and sustainable agriculture 14 years back by Tirunelveli Social Service Society (TSSS) under Caritas India Natural Resource Management programme. Since then she is practicing sustainable agriculture in her 1.5 acres of land by cultivating paddy in one half and multiple crops like sweet potato, groundnuts, green gram and Bengal gram, coriander, greens and fodder for cows on the other.
‘I take pride in saying that all my three educated daughters employed as nurse, teacher and an English literature graduate and they join me in the farm work whenever they get time. They don’t hesitate to graze cows, collect cow dung and walk bare foot in the slush. They are my ambassadors for propagating organic farming’, says Rathinathai.
On an average in a year from 50 cents of land, she is able to harvest 300 kgs of sweet potato, 420- 450 kgs of groundnuts, 1850 kg of paddy, 150 kg of pulses. One bag of paddy containing 70 kg is sold @ Rs.1300/-, groundnut @Rs.1450/-, Bengal gram @ Rs.80/- and the green gram @ Rs.70/-. Thus, she earns a good profit and at times of drought and monsoon failure the loss she incurs is manageable.
Today, Rathinathai is a leading eco-farmer in Parvathiapuram village situated in Kanarpatti Panchayat in Manur block of Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu.
She says, ‘Agriculture should be promoted as our culture, with gender justice and we should have control over the choice of cultivating crops. I decide what should be cooked in my kitchen and consumed by my family. We should defeat the corporate forces that colonize agriculture and food systems’.
She also rear milch animals and goats and the waste from animal and farm is utilized for producing vermi-compost and other bio inputs. The organic farming practices using organic inputs replenishes the soil with earth worms and attract the beneficial insects like dragonflies, butterflies, bees,etc., towards the plants and trees in the land. The yield from the crop is double compared with the lands where chemical farming is practiced.
She is convinced that agriculture and dairy farming are inseparable twins. In May, 2017, when Tamil Nadu faced the worst drought in 114 years, she had to part away with one of the 3 cows which she had to sell for Rs.10000/- which otherwise would cost Rs.40000/-. ‘After spending Rs.28000/- for fodder alone in 6 months’ time, I did not want to get into debt trap. This was the worst moment in my life’, she added. She shared that due to drought, people have started realizing the importance of organic farming. Her immediate plan is to equip herself on water conservation and management techniques and train the villagers on the same line so that the negative impact of climate change is mitigated.
Expressing her gratitude, she says, ‘I am ever thankful to Caritas India and TSSS, the two organisations that have instilled interest and confidence in my mind. I have become a trainer in organic farming to NGO representatives and Government staff’.
Recently she had trained 40 women farmers each from Ettankulam, Vallavankottai, Seethaikurichi, Pillayarkulam and Pallamadai villages. All these 200 women farmers undergone 15 days training on organic practices and the preparation of bio manures and pest repellents, preparation of panchakavya and vermicompost, soil test and conservation. On the last day, she took the trainees to her farm and gave them one packet of vermicompost so that they in turn multiply and give to others’.
‘Dr. John Arokiaraj, Zonal Manager (South) of Caritas India extended constant support and encouragement to the organic farmers movement in Tirunelveli District through TSSS. He along with Dr. Haridas, Thematic Manager (NRM) has created a good platform in the form of Environmental Core Group for sharing the traditional knowledge with like-minded farmers. Ms. Selvamani, Ms. Esther, Mr. Suviseshamuthu and Mr. Kumarasamy are some of the active farmers in this process’, she acknowledges. They all want to strengthen this movement of food growers to democratize agriculture so that healthy food becomes accessible to all poor people.
Personal conviction and involvement, starting on a small scale on trial method, observing patience, courage to face and ignore negative and demotivating criticism are the key elements of success for an organic farmer as told by Rathinathai.
She wants to give few important advises: ‘Don’t spend money on medical treatment rather invest on healthy food cultivation and eating habits; Before your village turns into a graveyard, make it a heaven with organic practices; Start educating the younger generations the value of eating good food’.
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FASE – Sustainable Farming Systems Extension in Northern Ghana Project
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ABOFAP AND CARE International Ghana FROM 2004 TO 2008. The sustainable Farming Systems Extension (FASE) is one of the five components of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Management Programme that is being implemented by CARE International Ghana. The ANR programme seeks to contribute to poverty reduction in Ghana through sustainable livelihood for poor and marginalized rural families who depend primarily upon natural resources. Each of the components contributes to the achievement of the purpose of the programme by having objectives and strategies that are linked to the ANR programme. The project started in 2004 and ended in 2008.
The goal of the FASE component seeks is to make extension services available and accessible to at least 9000 small scale farmers on appropriate, viable and sustainable farming systems which respond to their local knowledge and situation.
THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES THE COMPONENT SEEKS TO ACHIEVE ARE:
- Operationalize and institutionalize appropriate and relevant community based Extension delivery system, capable of supporting farming activities of poor rural farmers in Northern Ghana.
- Improve the capacity of relevant stakeholders including NGOs/CSOs to support farmer design and implement sustainable farming systems.
- Improve linkages and coordination at all levels of governance for sustainable and pro-poor Extension delivery.
The component is being implementing in partnership with six local NGOs and CBOs in six Districts in the three Region of Northern Ghana and the Brong-Ahafo Region. The districts are East Mamprusi, Builsa, Garu Tempane and Lawra Districts, the rest are Techiman and Bawku municipal Assemblies. The component is in its fourth and final year of implementation.
Successfully implemented a livelihood and environment project dated 2008-2009 in partnership with Concern Universal Ghana
BARLEP-Brong Ahafo Rural Livelihood Enhancement Project
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CONCERN UNIVERSAL GHANA (CU), AND ABRONO ORGANIC FARMING PROJECT (ABOFAP) governing the working relationship between these two organizations for the purpose of implementing the Embassy of Ireland Abuja Project funded by the Brong Ahafo Rural Livelihoods Enhancement Project in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana for 12 months between 27th May 2010 and 26th May 2012.
Concern Universal Ghana (CU) has been awarded funding, from the Embassy of Ireland Abuja to contribute to poverty reduction and improved health among vegetable farmers in the Techiman District of the Brong Ahafo Region through increased farm incomes as well as reduction in the use of inorganic fertilizers and inputs.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:
- Assist farmers to increase their vegetable production outputs by facilitating year-round vegetable production through access to drip irrigation facilities. Participating farmers will double their output by the end of two years.
- Assist farmers to improve the profitability of their farm enterprise through better enterprise management practices. Through improved planning and coordination as well as cost reduction through reduction in the use of inorganic inputs, the project will assist beneficiaries to increase their earnings by at least 50%.
CU, as the donor partner for this project, is responsible for ensuring that project implementation; management; monitoring and evaluation proceed as described in the project proposal submitted. It is accountable for all projects funds, is responsible for ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the project budget and is responsible for providing both narrative and financial reports to the donors. ABOFAP, as the local implementing partner will have the responsibility for managing and undertaking the field work, in partnership with concern universal, as outlined in the project proposal.
LEAD – LOCAL EXTENSION SERVICES FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ABOFAP AND CARE INTERNATIONAL FROM 2012-2014
Objective 1: sustainable and equitable community-based agriculture extension systems that improve natural resource use and management being implemented in 13 communities in Techiman Municipality by December 2012
Objective 2: duty bearers responding to needs of poor and marginalized farmers in 13 communities in Techiman municipality 2014
Objective 3: civil society organizations, networks, and coalitions advocating for sustainable, equitable, and effective ANR policies and implementation at all levels (community, district, regional and national) by 2014.
This subgrant agreement (the agreement) is entered into as of 1st of July 2009 by and between (a) CARE International, a nonprofit organization, (CARE), and (b) Abrono Organic Farming Project, a nonprofit organization, (subrecipient) pursuant to a great (the Grant) made by DANIDA (donor) to CARE to enable CARE to implement Local Extension Services for Agricultural Development (LEAD)
BANK ON CHANGE PHASE II (BOC II)
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CARE AND ABOFAP FROM 2013 – 2016. A second phase would allow the program to expand to new areas that need financial services as well as consolidate Barclay effort at promoting financial inclusion for the underserved in Ghana. Project started in 2013 and ended 2016. The BoC2 will target 54,000 people (32,500 new youth and 22,000 existing members), training the new youth to establish 2,350 Saving and Loan association (VSLAs) as well as deepening the impacts and consolidating gains of phase and would be achieved by strengthening the
entrepreneurial and business skill of selected existing members and new youth VSLAs.
New saving groups will be 100% youth focused, and will be formed in existing and new BoC Ghana area, both rural and urban. The population of Ghana is youthful with limited access to financial services, both informal and formal. The program seeks to create opportunities the next generation to develop their entrepreneurial skill, financial literacy and life skills to improve prospect for employment.
Also, the phase 2 proposes to link about 20% of all VSL members to Barclay branches or other formal financial institution in areas where there is no Barclay presence. In addition, more community volunteers (CVs) will be trained to expand and sustain the project. The BoC Ghana phase 2 will facilitate increased potential for wealth creation and will continue to work with approximately 22,000 existing members (80% of who are woman), offering these members, who have already allow successfully adopted the VSLA methodology, to benefit from entrepreneurial and business skill training, allowing them to start, diversify and expand their business.
BoC Ghana will target 2 different type of client: the BoC program will target 54,000 people: 32,500 new youth VSLAs and 22,000 existing members of which 80% are woman. The target beneficiaries for new BoC will be 100% youth, predominantly between the age of 15-25 in both existing and youth groups. They will include youth in school and those have either completed, have dropped out of school or never attended school who have limited or no employable skills and business opportunities. They also have limited access to both formal and non-formal financial services. There are also limited opportunities for employment and inadequate participation in decision making. The youth will be trained to establish youth savings and loan associations (YSLAs) which will inculcate in them the habit of savings and capital mobilization. They will also benefit from financial literacy education, life and employable skill trainings which are critical to the development of their productive life. Access to capital and information will enable them identify, start and sustain viable economic activities.
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AND RATIONALE FOR LOCATION
The BoC Ghana will work in 8 Region of Ghana. These will include 5 existing (upper West, Northern, Central, Greater Accra and Volta region) and 3 new regions (Eastern, Ashanti and Brong Ahafo). The rationale for CARE to expand to two new Region( Ashanti and Brong Ahafo is to build on existing youth initiatives in the cocoa growing region and create synergy with youth focused initiatives supported by Cadbury, to engage youth in the cocoa growing region where there is significantly higher percentage of youth. The Eastern Region is also the only area where plan currently work which has not yet benefited from financial inclusion (VSLA) programmes, together, PLAN and CARE would have achieved almost full country coverage and scale in BoCII enhancing Barclays visibility nationwide.
With over 3.7 million VSLA members across sub Saharan Africa between CARE (3.1 million) and PLAN (627,000) more and more evidence show that-even if VSLAs are independent- the scheme itself is not sufficient for group members who are asking for further support to lift themselves out of poverty and continue their pathway to more financial inclusion. The table indicate the type of add on to done in BoCII.
Community waste management, climate smart sustainable agriculture and Livelihood development
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ABOFAP AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY SMALL GRANT PROGRAM (GEF/SGP) FROM DECEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2019
Project Number: GH/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/CH/2017/02
SUMMARY OF PROJECT STATUS:
Abrono Organic Farming Project (ABOFAP) is implemented community waste management, climate smart sustainable agriculture and livelihood development project in three communities namely Forikrom, Fiaso and Tanoso in Techiman Municipal of Brong Ahafo Region. The project will support other Government initiative into offering women and the youth jobs and training and making them self-supporting.
- Waste management is big challenge due to increasing population in Techiman Municipality.
- Increase land degradation attributed to unsustainable poor land use.
- Excessive use of agro-chemicals in farming, improper farming practice, poor soil and pest management.
- Vegetable farmer in Techiman Municipality depend heavily on agro-chemicals without considering of it short and long term adverse effect on the environment.
The project will support other Government initiative into offering women and the youth jobs and training and making them self-supporting.
By the end of the project about 300 farmers (women and youth) have learnt the techniques of organic vegetable production and 500 household learnt proper ways of waste segregation and disposal.
Moreover, the farmers have increased their income and also reduce the use of agro-chemicals. The train farmers, youth and households will transfer their knowledge to other community members.
Climate Smart Sustainable Agriculture, Community Ecotourism and Livelihood Development
CURRENTLY IMPLEMENTING FOREST AND FARM FACILITY PROJECT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ABOFA AND FAO FROM JULY 2019 – 2024 for the benefit of its members and other producer organization through the establishment of grass root and transitional zone round tables.
NB: (Some donors are not comfortable with ABOFAP the P which stand for project we have grown in numbers so we are using the name ABOFA – Abrono Organic Farmers Association for the purpose of this current project).
The FFF and ABOFA have agreed that ABOFA will provide certain services to support the climate smart sustainable Agriculture, community ecotourism and livelihood development for the benefit of ABOFA members and other producer organizations. Through the establishment of grassroots and transitional zone round tables.
This will improve the organization and business capacity of ABOFA to advance in sustainable ecological and Agriculture in the transitional zone of Ghana for the benefit of its members and other FFPO in the transition zone.
The purpose for which the funds provided by FAO under this Agreement shall be
used are the following:
(i) Objective. The Services will contribute to the following Organizational
objective: improve the organizational and business capacity of ABOFA to
advance sustainable ecological agriculture in transitional zone of Ghana
for the benefit of its members and other FFPOs in the transition zone.
(ii) Outcomes. The Service Provider will produce, achieve or deliver the
- ABOFA have clear advocacy agendas that represent all their
members’ interst and engaging in cross-sectoral multi-stakeholder
- ABOFA have capacity to deliver targeted business incubation
services to its members.
- ABOFA contribution to climate resilient landscape level programs
has increased and benefiting its members.
- ABOFA have systems in place to provide social and cultural
services (targeting the most vulnerable members) to its members.
(iii) Activities. The Service Provider will undertake the following activities:
- Hold project inception meeting to provide project details and LoA
- Organize ABOFA general meeting to present work plans and
budgets for approval by members
- Strengthening the capacity of 50 women and youth in group
dynamic, leadership and governance skill.
- Review ABOFA Constitution to become more gender sensitive and
improve membership commitment to internal fundraising.
- Increase collaboration and networking between and among FFPOs,
government and other actors through the transition zone round
- Identify priority business for ABOFA members and undertake
value chain and market assessment.
- Develop business incubation plan for priority business through the
support of business incubation experts.
- Train women and youth in Agro-ecology farming practices and
climate smart Sustainable agriculture.
- Support ABOFA members to access planting materials under the
Government climate resilient programmes
- Identify and prioritize the development of ecotourism opportunities
in the communities
- Identify and develop strategy to ensure ABOFA members benefit
from social and cultural services (internal and external)
Community Training Programme (CTP)
CTP is involved in community integrated development, mobilization, sensitization and organization.
THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH:
- Offering training on Organic Agriculture and related fields
- Follow-up of trained community groups
- Campaigning, gender, advocacy and lobbying
- Community mobilization
- Exposition on an enhancement of indigenous knowledge preservation
- Vegetable crops production
- Alternative livelihood options
- Food banking
- Agro-ecology awareness
- Farmer to farmer extension delivery


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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Strawberry Pickin' いちごを摘んでいる
A "sacred tree" close to the restaurant where we had lunch this afternoon.
Much to Amber's delight, we went to a strawberry farm in T'antzu (Tanshi) 潭子 in order to pick some of my daughter's favorite fruit. Fruit farmers are geniuses - come harvest time, they can sit back and collect money from city dwellers who are more than happy to do the picking for them.
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ToKalon Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley.
Beckstoffer's famous To Kalon Vineyard is the source for our Concerto To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Purchased by Beckstoffer Vineyards in 1993, the 89-acre parcel was part of the original 359-acre To Kalon vineyard first planted by Hamilton Crabb in 1868. In the 1880s, the wines of Crabb ranked among Napa Valley's top vintages. To Kalon has continued to produce some of the Napa Valley's and America's most sought-after wines every decade since. Today, in addition to the Beckstoffer parcel, Mondavi owns 250 acres of To Kalon and the University of California, Davis, the remaining 20 acres. In addition to being a source of Kitchak Cellars Concerto, the vineyard produces a number of America's top Cabernets including Schrader Cellars, Paul Hobbs, Atalon, Karl Lawrence, Juslyn, Behrens & Hitchcock, Cain, Provenance, Cardinale, Etude, and others. See California’s Best Single Vineyards [See article], and Fabled Ground article [See article]. The To Kalon Vineyard was also named as one of America's Top 10 Vineyards by Food and Wine Magazine [See article].
Lake Cynthia Vineyards, Napa Valley, California.
Owned by Kitchak Cellars, the Lake Cynthia Vineyard is the source for SCHERZO, our Cabernet Rosato. The grapes for our very top Cabernet - CRESCENDO are grown here. It is also the source for both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for our ADAGIO, Proprietary Blend, Napa Valley Red Wine and our MOZART Napa Valley Estate Reserve Merlot. It is also the source for the Marsanne and Roussanne grapes for our VIVACE' Ermitage Blanc white wine.
The Lake Cynthia Vineyard's microclimate features foggy mornings, warm days and cool bay breezes in the late afternoon. The soils consist of moderately to well drained rocky soils on old alluvial fans which are excellent for extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Because of its location on the Silverado Bench at the southern end of the Napa Valley, Lake Cynthia Vineyard's temperatures are often 10 degrees cooler than the temperatures just a few miles north as a result of the regular late afternoon breeze blowing up the valley from the San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay. Located on the east side of the valley, the Vineyard also receives more hours of afternoon sun than the vineyards on the valley floor or on the west side of the valley. The result is an excellent balance of a large amount of light without too much heat, less respiration of grape acids due to the cooler temperatures and greater ripening of fruit due to both longer hours of sunlight and longer "hang-time" prior to picking in the fall.
Lake Cynthia Vineyard and Kitchak Cellars Winery comprises a total of 20 acres of property; 11 of which are planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Marsanne and Roussanne. The vineyard typically produces enough high quality grapes (about 35-45 tons) to make approximately 75-90 barrels of wine – approximately 2,000 cases or 24,000 bottles of wine.


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We are a mom and pop (and son!) operating an Okanagan craft cidery. Together we run the orchard and then go through all the complex work it takes to make the best apple ciders we possibly can. This venture is only made possible by combining our diverse skill sets.
Even with all the daily challenges that come with being in this type of business, it continues to be a whole lotta fun! Our favorite part is doing cider tastings and meeting craft cider lovers.
Nelson, Brett, and Janet Annable.
The cidery is located on an orchard that is over 100 years old.
We have many different types of apple planting. We also have many different types of apples. There are modern dessert apples like Ambrosia and Gala, heritage apples, crabs apples, and traditional cider apples that no one has heard of.
These apples are hand harvested at peak time to bring forward the best characteristic for our cider.
It's Summerland's Story
Our story starts in the early 1900s, with Lord Thomas Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Shaughnessy landed in Summerland and immediately took a kind liking to the area. He saw the potential for fruit lots to be developed in Summerland and then export this high quality fruit all throughout Canada. Of course, being a railway man, he envisioned the Canadian Pacific Railway would be the means of exporting this new and exciting produce.
The Summerland Development Company extended Shaughnessy's vision of a bright future. Many influential businessmen bought the orchard lots with hopes of newly planted trees bringing prosperity. These wealthy investors is why the Prairie Valley area gained the nickname 'Millionaires' Row.'
Here is the best part of the story...
People from all over Canada came to the sunny Okanagan and bought the fruit lots. The inflows of a diverse group of hard-working, ambitious people from all over Canada brought success to Summerland.
Today our 10 acre property continues in the long running Millionaires' Row tradition of growing the highest quality fruit and offering it for all to enjoy!
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Monday, the Fentons had to drive up north of here and set up an apartment. When they got back, Sister Fenton was raving about the beautiful cotton fields they saw. When we told her that we had never seen a cotton field, she decided that we needed a little field trip. We closed the office at 4:30 and two car-loads of us drove over to Congaree - a different, but closer area that had cotton fields.
The fields we saw had recently frozen, and had turned brown, but when we drove up to one, it was being harvested - so we parked and walked out to watch. Two huge combines were combing the field in strips - picking cotton and hauling it back to a huge baler. Once the cotton bolls were dumped into the baler, a couple of tampers went over the top of it - pressing it down and compacting it. Then the combine dumped more on top and the process was repeated till the combine was empty. Then it would take a few more swipes through the field.
Jack got curious, and walked right out to talk to one of the drivers, who had gotten down out of his machine. When the drive climbed back in, he invited Jack to go out into the fields with him - and of course, he accepted the invitation!
|Elder Arrington aboard the cotton combine! Lovin' every minute of it!|
|Photo of a beautiful little cotton boll that Sister Fenton brought back to the office|


Maintaining a healthy and lush lawn is a priority for many homeowners. Overseeding is an important part of lawn care that helps to restore the thickness and beauty of your grass. Once you have overseeded your lawn, it is important to take proper care to ensure that the new seeds germinate and grow properly. In this article, we will guide you on what to do after overseeding your lawn to achieve a beautiful and healthy lawn.
Overseeding is the process of spreading grass seed over an existing lawn to help fill in thin or bare areas, improve grass density, and enhance the overall appearance of the lawn. This process helps to increase the health of your lawn, making it more resistant to weeds, pests, and diseases.
What is Overseeding?
Overseeding is the process of planting new grass seed into an existing lawn without tearing up the soil or removing the existing grass. The new seeds will germinate and grow alongside the existing grass, which will help to improve the density and health of your lawn. Overseeding is an effective way to improve the appearance of your lawn and maintain a healthy grass cover.
When to Overseed Your Lawn?
The best time to overseed your lawn is during the fall season when the temperatures are cooler, and the soil is moist. During this season, the soil is warm enough for the seeds to germinate quickly, and the cooler temperatures provide the ideal environment for growth. Additionally, there is usually more rainfall during the fall season, which makes it easier to keep your lawn properly watered.
Preparing Your Lawn for Overseeding
Before you begin overseeding your lawn, you need to prepare it properly to ensure the best results. Start by mowing your lawn as short as possible and removing any debris, leaves, or dead grass. This will help to expose the soil and create a good seed-to-soil contact.
You can also rake your lawn to loosen the soil and remove any thatch or dead grass. This will help to improve the seed’s contact with the soil and improve germination.
Choosing the Right Seeds for Overseeding
Choosing the right grass seed for overseeding is critical to the success of the process. Select a seed that is suited to the growing conditions of your area, such as the climate and soil type. You can choose between cool-season or warm-season grasses depending on your location. Additionally, select a grass seed that is disease-resistant and tolerant to drought and heat stress.
How to Overseed Your Lawn?
Start by spreading the seed evenly over your lawn using a spreader. You can also apply the seeds manually by hand. Aim to distribute the seed evenly and avoid spreading too much in one area. After spreading the seed, rake the soil lightly to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
After overseeding, it is crucial to provide proper care to the new seeds to ensure they grow properly. Here are some essential steps to follow:
Watering Your Lawn after Overseeding
Water your lawn lightly and frequently for the first two weeks after overseeding to keep the soil moist. Watering should be done in the morning to allow the grass to dry out before nightfall, which helps to prevent disease. Use a gentle sprinkler or mist nozzle to avoid disturbing the seeds. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering as this can lead to rotting or washing away of the seeds.
Fertilizing Your Lawn after Overseeding
Fertilizing your lawn after overseeding is crucial to provide the necessary nutrients for growth. Apply a high-phosphorus fertilizer to the lawn immediately after overseeding. Phosphorus is critical for the growth and development of roots, which helps the grass to establish quickly. Repeat the application of fertilizer after 6-8 weeks to promote healthy growth and to maintain a lush lawn.
Mowing Your Lawn after Overseeding
Wait until the new grass has grown to a height of 3-4 inches before mowing. When mowing, set the blade to the highest setting to avoid cutting the new grass too short. Gradually reduce the height of the mower blade over time as the new grass establishes itself. Avoid mowing when the grass is wet or in the heat of the day, as this can cause stress to the grass and increase the risk of disease.
Managing Weeds after Overseeding
Weeds can compete with the new grass for nutrients and sunlight, which can slow down its growth. It is essential to manage weeds effectively after overseeding. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide before overseeding to prevent weeds from germinating. Additionally, remove any weeds that may have emerged after overseeding by hand or using a weed killer. Avoid using a weed killer immediately after overseeding, as it can kill the new grass as well.
Overseeding is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy and beautiful lawn. It helps to restore the thickness and beauty of your grass, making it more resistant to weeds, pests, and diseases. Proper post-overseeding care is essential to ensure that the new seeds germinate and grow properly. Following the steps outlined above will help you achieve a healthy and lush lawn that will make your neighbors envious.
- How long does it take for new grass seed to germinate after overseeding?
- It usually takes between 7-14 days for new grass seed to germinate after overseeding.
- Can I apply weed killer immediately after overseeding?
- No, it is recommended to wait at least 4-6 weeks after overseeding before applying weed killer.
- How often should I water my lawn after overseeding?
- Water your lawn lightly and frequently for the first two weeks after overseeding to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Should I mow my lawn immediately after overseeding?
- No, wait until the new grass has grown to a height of 3-4 inches before mowing.
- Can I walk on my lawn after overseeding?
- It is best to avoid walking on your lawn after overseeding to prevent damage to the new seeds.


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By Donna Sullivan, Editor Seven Kansas City food bloggers had the opportuni- ty to head west and experi- ence Kansas agriculture and food products October 15-17. Kansas Farm Bu- reau and Kansas Soybean partnered on the Kansas Food Farm Tour, which began at a basil farm in Basehor and went as far west as the McCarty Dairy in Rexford before heading back through Salina to visit the Smoky Hill Winery and Hank Charcuterie, a Lawr- ence restaurant specializing in charcuterie products made from Kansas-raised animals that are butchered in-house, before boarding the bus to head back to Kansas City. Stops in be- tween included the Good Farm in Olsburg, where they heard about heritage pork production followed by at the Mertz Farm, where they experienced a gourmet meal of locally sourced food prepared by Russ Loub of Little Apple Brewing Company. Mary Mertz also described their family's involvement in agri-tourism, including their Feast of the Field event held each year in June. From there they traveled to McPherson for a visit to the Sawyer Farm. The next morning they traveled to Scott City for lunch and a tour at Nu-Life, followed by watching sorghum being harvested. Angela Muir, whose blog is called Handmade in the Heartland, was im- pressed by what she saw at Good Farm, and the care each of their hogs received. She reflected on how the word "feedlot" conjures up negative images in today's popular culture. "The pork farmer said that we would consider these pens or lots, but they're definitely not as scary and horrible as what you might imagine. They're outside in specific areas, but they're not small by any means." She appre- ciated the way he used the well-being of the ani- mal to gauge its health. "They're growing and they're healthy, so there's a good environment there," she said. Chelsea Fanders, who writes a blog called Whatcha Makin' Now, was amazed at all the care that goes into growing basil and thoroughly enjoyed her farm visits. "It's so much fun to see great people doing what they're passion- ate about and giving us a great product," she said. By Donna Sullivan, Editor With funding from indus- try donations and Kansas State University's Depart- ment of Animal Sciences and Industry, the K-State Swine Teaching and Re- search Center recently added a new 140x33' nurs- ery building to its facilities. While not increasing the farm inventory, the new building is expected to make better use of existing barn space for teaching and research. It will house newly weaned piglets from weaning to twelve weeks old. Under the old system, nursery pigs were moved to a "grower" barn so the next group of weaned piglets could go into the nursery. It is anticipated the change will provide better teaching capabilities for undergradu- ate and graduate students, as well as better opportunities for nutritional research for pigs weighing between 50- 80 pounds. The new facility includes 86 pens that can each hold up to five pigs and a con- necting hallway to the far- rowing barn and nursery rooms. There is a 16x33' feed room for bagged re- search diet feed and two bulk feed bins for standard nursery feed. A hanging floor scale can weigh entire pens of pigs. A mechanical ventilation system includes ceiling in- lets for incoming air, two natural gas heaters and mul- tiple exhaust fans to remove room moisture and increase air flow for cooling purpos- es. Easily adjustable feeders in each pen provide a steady flow of fresh feed and each pen includes individual nipple-waterers. Total cost for the facility was $360,000. "The Kansas Pork Asso- ciation has been supporting the K-State Swine Team's mission of providing re- search results to help the state's pig farmers for many years," said Tim Stroda, KPA president-CEO, in the KPA newsletter. "Our farm- ers recognize the impor- tance of facilities that allow research to be completed in buildings similar to those being used in the industry." According to Joel DeR- ouchey, KSU professor and Extension specialist, the re- search done at the swine unit focuses mainly on feed and ingredient evaluation such as wheat and distiller's grains ¬– ingredients com- monly used by Kansas pro- ducers. "We also do a lot of feed processing research with the grain science group that has a brand new feed mill," he said. "Looking at particle size, pellet diets, various ways to use a feed mill and then feed it to the pigs to improve efficiency and profitability. We really spend a lot of time on the whole nutrient requirements to formulate those diets cor- rectly so ultimately the pigs perform the best they can for producers." One type of research that isn't done at the swine farm is PEDv studies, as so far the virus has not affected their herd. They do partner with the vet school and work in conjunction with Iowa State University to study the virus. "But as far as the swine farm, we're doing everything we can to keep PEDv out," De- Rouchey said. It's the ten to twelve graduate and six to eight un- dergraduate students that conduct their research at the farm each year that De- Rouchey believes will have the biggest impact on the swine industry in Kansas. "With the new unit we have the same equipment that any new, modern com- mercial-sized facility would have," he said. "So we're able to utilize it for teaching on modern equipment. Ulti- mately that research helps train those students to go out and help producers in their careers as they are in feed companies or other industry positions. Then that re- search helps our Kansas producers." KSU swine unit adds nursery facility — research will benefit Kansas producers Left: a new 140-33' nursery facility has been added to the KSU swine complex. Above, KSU professor and Ex- tension specialist Joel DeRouchey shows the pens that can hold up to five piglets. The galvanized gating and flooring are designed for extended building longevity. Food bloggers experience agriculture on Kansas Food Farm Tour Russ Loub of Little Apple Brewing Company described the locally sourced meal the bloggers were about to enjoy, which included braised shoulder of lamb from the Mertz farm, salad greens from Southside Gardens in Manhattan and bread from Radina's in Manhattan, which is made from Kansas flour. The Mertz family welcomed the bloggers to River Creek Farms for lunch as they journeyed across the state making the farm-to-fork connection.


100+ Geography Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams - 1
Give the importance of the soil?
The plants are able to grow, extending their roots downwards only because of the presence of soil.
They absorb water and required minerals from the soil.
So the plants grow only because of the presence of soil.
It is clear that soil is responsible for the existence of plants, animals and mankind.
It is soil that makes the earth a biosphere.
What is known as soil erosion?
The process of removal of soil from one place is known as soil erosion.
What is soil?
Soil is made up of minute particles of disintegrated rocks, containing minerals, decomposed organic matter and bacteria.
What are the harms of soil erosion?
Due to erosion the fertility of soil decreases.
The yield decreases and the production also decreases.
The output of food grain, oil seeds etc diminishes.
The diminishing returns affect the standard.
How is soil formed from the rocks?
When the big rocks are broken, stones are formed.
When the stones are broken, jally is formed.
When the jally is crushed, soil is formed.
In the same way soil is formed by disintegration of rocks when they are subjected to natural resources.
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Since I moved to my own place, I’ve developed an interest and love of growing edibles. Each year I try to grow at least 5 things. This year’s no different. I’m by no means a master gardener of any sort (in fact, my attempt at growing radishes, which are supposed to be one of the easiest to grow, failed miserably), but as a speaker at a talk I once went to said, “Gardeners are eternal optimists.”, I will try and try again. Plus, there are so many things to choose from to grow, there’s got to be a few out there that will become my favorites.
I haven’t really blogged about gardening much but I thought it’s about time I do, as it does bring me a lot of joy.
This year’s gardening season has begun for me. I always enjoy starting my own seeds because then I get to watch the whole life cycle of my babies, and there’s a certain sense of accomplishment to seeing your seeds germinate to a seedling, then a young plant, then a producing mature participant of your gardening family. And eventually, you get to eat them, watch them die, clean them up, then start all over again next year!
There are usually 2-3 things I always grow, plus a few new trials. Here’s my list for this year.
5 Things I’m Growing This Year
#1: Ground Cherries
This would be my third year growing Ground Cherries. They’ve always been a success for me and despite my lack of fertilization and somewhat frequent neglect, the ground cherries have always given me a fruitful harvest.
Ground cherries are part of the genus Physalis. They are closely related to tomatoes and look more like tiny tomatillos. Ground cherries grown within a papery husk and when ripe and ready for eating, falls from the plant onto the ground, hence their name. They’re sweet and taste tropical. Some people describe their taste as between pineapples and strawberries. I personally think they taste more pineappley.
I actually always have at least 3 different types of tomatoes growing each season. There’s just so many to choose from. Since I live in a condo, I try to scope out the balcony kinds, which grow shorter and bushier, but still (or so they say) manage to give me enough tomatoes for a sandwich here and there lol. But mostly I enjoy growing the cherry type, as they’re super sweet.
This year’s rotation are Iditarod Red, Al-kufa, Hahms Gelbe Topftomate, and Mohammed (a super dwarf variety, small enough to be grown in a 1 gallon pot). Last year the hahms failed on me…I only got one measly flavorless tomato out of it. This year I’m actually going to try to fertilize and see how that fares. See? Eternal optimist =)


is a a long-term national vegetation and soil monitoring programme that is currently being developed in Iceland. It is managed by the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland (SCSI) and based on an agreement between the SCSI, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, the Farmers Association of Iceland and the Icelandic National Associations of Sheep Farmers.
The monitoring will focus on variables linked to ecosystem functions and structure to assess the conditions of the vegetation and soil resources and any changes over time. The programme will be based on an adaptive monitoring approach, span several spatial scales and focus on both land-use and vegetation and soil. Satellite images will provide large-scale data, while drones and on-site ecosystem analyses, by land users and specialists, will be used for obtaining higher resolution data. In addition, the project aims at developing indicators of sustainable land-use, using experiments, available information and results from the monitoring programme.
The overall goal is to use these ecological data to promote, in collaboration with stakeholders, sustainable land management in Icelandic rangelands.


Dear neighbors and customers of High View Farm,
We have made the decision to down size and simplify our life . It is now time to sell our beautiful farm and in doing so, provide the opportunity for others to participate in the pleasures and joys of farm living. We want to thank you for your friendship and support over the years. It has been our pleasure to share our products with people that sincerely care about the welfare of animals and buying local, healthy food.
We will continue to support sustainable agriculture and the local, artisan food movement where ever our new adventure takes us. Our only hope is that the next owners of High View Farm will experience the same pleasure in the changing of the seasons and the satisfaction of contributing to a better world that comes with farming.
Linda Geren and Michael McKay
If you are interested in becoming the new owner of High View Farm please follow this link to see more photos of the farm and find important details about the farm: MLS# 6454651 listed at ERA Distinctive Properties


|Sump Pump before installation into the IBC Tote|
Friday, March 28, 2014
I have to pump water in a variety of ways. First, I have to pump from the primary storage tanks to the secondary tanks. Additionally, in order to get the required pressure into the irrigation system I have to further boost the pressure of the water coming out of the secondary tanks going into the irrigation system to 30 PSI. In order to accomplish this I have installed pumps into the IBC tote and plumbed the line to the irrigation system. I have illustrated below the way I am arranging the pump.
I have now installed and plumbed in the sump pump to remove water under pressure from the tanks. I have two ball valves in the line so that I can have the irrigation water line feed shut off and use the pump with the faucets in that section of the yard, or I can open the valve to the irrigation line and pump water into my irrigation system. Alternatively, I can run water directly from my irrigation system to my faucets by closing the valve to the tank. See illustration below.
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Impossible Roads program that has weekly interface with those in need all around the world by providing a gourmet meal.
This season gardeners are likely to grow more vegetables at home than at any time in the last century, except for the Victory Garden period of World War II.
No matter how soon or how slowly the Covid-19 crisis wanes, people will want the secure feeling that some food is growing in the yard, and they will probably want to go to the grocery store less frequently than before. In the meantime, the High Hopes Savory and Relief room community gardens are thriving and being prepped for a high yield to match the high demand that these times present.
If you would like to start you own community or backyard garden, we have compiled a list of tips and answers to frequently asked questions should you decide to join us in growing organic food for your family and community. Whatever you call your project, these tips and answers to common questions should help you to use your time and space well.
1. How much growing space do I need?
Depending on your food preferences, a 10-by-10- or 10-by-20-foot garden is enough for families of two or four. (The average American garden in much of the 1990s was 200 square feet.)
If you build raised beds and plant them intensively, you can grow a lot of food in two or three beds just 3 feet wide and 6 feet long. These sizes certainly don’t allow room for corn plots or great sprawling winter squashes, but they can give you a season of salads and vegetables.
For one person, just a few large planters can keep greens and tomatoes on your table for months.
2. Where should I make the garden or place the beds?
Most food crops grow best in full sun, with the exception of salad greens that do well in shade especially in the heat of summer. Also place the garden where you can manage to water it, and where you will see it. The eyes of the gardener are the best insurance against problems.
3. Can I plant directly into the ground?
If you have hard, compacted soil, or reason to suspect past pollution or contaminants in your yard, then the safest answer is building raised beds using commercial planting mixes or a product called “garden soil” (not just “topsoil,” which can be anything).
If you plan to plant where a lawn or former garden was growing, remove any weeds or sod (stack it for future compost), mix in some compost and plant at soil level.
4. How wide should the rows be?
Single-row gardening is inefficient, wastes space, and leaves too much room for weeds. We recommend wide rows (at least 3 feet) with foot paths between them. You can raise the beds a little higher than the paths (just add compost). Then plant thickly and interplant with herbs and flowers (especially pollinator-pleasing natives), so soil is covered. This layout also discourages walking on the bed.
5. Where can I get soil, compost, plants and tools?
Especially this year we hear worries about getting supplies if garden centers aren’t open. Maybe they will open by the time you need most supplies. (It’s too soon to plant most crops.) Meanwhile, most take credit cards by phone and will bring purchases out to the car. Businesses still deliver sod, soil and more.
Call these businesses. Many have already experienced heavy losses this season – no Plantasia, no Easter and maybe a slow Mother’s Day. They need you for survival. Personally we encourage supporting local green businesses and farmers markets.
6. Is there a seed shortage?
George Ball (now with Burpee Seed Co.) reports that seed sales always spike in times of crises, (wars, 1970s oil crises, 1987 stock market crash, dotcom bust in 2000). But “we’re being flooded with vegetable orders now,” he said.
It’s the largest and most widely spread spike he has witnessed. Still, we believe that most gardeners will be able to secure most seeds. Check with garden centers, grocery stores, hardware stores and look in your own cupboards.
Many gardeners never plant all the seeds they have. This is a very good time to share extra seeds. (Most older seeds do germinate, even if not 100%.)
7. What should we grow?
This is a very subjective question, with some obvious answers: What do you really eat, and what do you go out to buy most often? The following are popular, high-demand edibles. Try your own favorites, but in all cases read the seed packets or plant tags before you plant.
• Salad greens are easiest to grow (and since they are perishable they require more trips to the grocery store.) So plant some seeds of lettuces, spinach, arugula, kale. Swiss chard, etc., in cool soil this month.
• Tomatoes are America’s favorite “vegetable” (technically a fruit). You can plant seeds in April and plant seedlings outside when the soil is warm (usually late May). It’s easier to buy tomato seedlings in late spring from farmers. Buy a variety of types; notice their expected size and which need supports.
• Carrots are fun, but require deep, prepared soil.
• Peas are easy (from seed) in early spring, followed by beans when the soil gets warm.
• Squashes are easy to grow from seed, needing warm soil (Memorial Day), and some space. Summer squash and zucchini are prolific. Winter squashes do sprawl but make a great, late harvest. Cucumbers are another vine crop that need to climb or ramble.
• Peppers and eggplants also require warm soil; plant seedlings in late May.
• Potatoes are a staple, and fun to grow. Choose varieties that are locally available (many more tasty than grocery store choices.)
• Fruit: It’s a large topic for another day, but I recommend raspberries for every garden as delightful and expensive in the store. Analyze if you have room for them and what they need.
8. What about pests?
If you have deer or rabbits in your area, put a fence around the garden. Attract beneficial insects (that help to manage pests) and pollinators by planting flowers in and around your vegetable plants. Do not spray pesticides – for your health, and for the health of insects and birds. Well-tended plants in the right soil and right location will mostly thrive.
Gardening takes a bit of learning and effort, but the rewards are great.


This year Papa’s Park has been chosen to be part of the cooperative challenge in Lambeth and have been given funding for a gardening and community project. This will enable us to buy new tools/seeds/plants for the garden as well as training for volunteers and workshops open for all.
We had a great start up meeting last weekend.
ThisSunday at 2:30pm, Fabrice Boltho, community gardener at Myatt’s Field Park will be joining us to share his experise and help sow seeds at PAPA’s, which can be grown on in the Greenhouses at Myatt’s field Park.
Please come along for a family-centred demonstration and any gardening advice from Fabrice’s encyclopedic mind!
Hope to see you there,
Papa’s Gardening team


CENTIPEDE Sod is considered a low-maintenance warm season grass and can be an alternative to Bermuda or Zoysia. Centipede is more shade tolerant than Bermuda but not as much as Zoysia. The aesthetics of Centipede are usually considered less than that of Bermuda and Zoysia. When dormant Centipede will have burnt red color which is less attractive than Zoysia or Bermuda. The benefits are its ability to adapt too many soil types and has little need for fertilizer or pesticides. Centipede lawns are good for property owners that want very little maintenance and are not as concerned with competing neighbors.
Centipede (504 Sq. Ft.)


Vineyard Spot: Douro, Portugal
Planted vine: 300.000 Vines
Website: Quinta dos Murças
One of our favorite wines from this producer:Quinta dos Murças Reserva – Old Vines-Pisa a pé
Interesting fact:VV47 originates from a historic vineyard, the first vertical vineyard planted in the Douro. Planted more than 70 years ago, this vineyard faces southwest and has a gradient of approximately 40%.


The captivating 30 Awesome DIY Flowers Boxes Ideas (7) images below, is part of 30 Awesome DIY Flowers Boxes Ideas editorial which is classed as within DO IT YOURSELF, EXTERIOR, Crafts, DIY and posted at June 17, 2019.
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This is a great time to dress your home with colors. You can achieve your purpose by planting flowers, ivies, veggies, herbs, and fruits. Compared to the garden beds, container plants such as planter boxes save your space and they are easy to maintain. Whether big or small, container plants bring us closer to nature and add color to our homes. We have made a roundup that features a lot of ideas to make cool planter boxes by yourself.
I have always loved seeing window boxes on houses. They just add so much design and beauty to your windows and can really improve your curb appeal. Aren’t plants just amazing? Most species are very easy to grow and offer a multitude of advantages. They look fresh and beautiful, they purify the air and some can even be consumed. There are a lot of cool ways to display and to care for your plants. Having a garden can be pretty awesome but is not a must. Our DIY planter box ideas are quite versatile and customizable which means you’ll be able to successfully grow beautiful herbs, flowers, and even vegetables just about anywhere.
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Gardening is one of the pastimes that helps us relax and connect with nature. It’s also a way to beautify the home, make it lively, and spread good vibes.
Cities like Bangalore are growing rapidly, engulfing the spaces that once were dotted with greenery, trees, and natural wilderness. Concrete is replacing the landscape, which is also a cause of rising pollution.
However, all hopes are not lost yet. Balcony gardening is a way out even in the restricted space available in cities. If you live in residential apartment flats in Bangalore and enjoy gardening, you can try making a balcony garden. It’s easy and you can start without much hassle and investment.
A balcony garden can be as large or as little as the gardener's imagination or the amount of the available space allows. It can be as simple as a few railing baskets to as complex as several pots and vertical gardens covering every inch of wall space.
Now let’s answer the question - how to create a balcony garden?
First thing first, check the space you have in your flat in Bangalore to work with. You must also ensure that your balcony can support the weight of the clay pots, earth, and water.
After inspecting the space, determine which direction the house balcony faces and whether it receives adequate sunshine. Plant the seedlings in accordance with the weather parameters in your area. Ascertain that your balcony receives adequate sunshine and situate the pots correctly.
North-facing balconies are a little more difficult because they don't get as much sun. Look for plants that can flourish in partial or full shade. Some plants require 6 to 8 hours of sunlight to flourish, while others can only tolerate four hours.
Learn about plants before establishing a balcony garden. Perhaps you can learn anything online or read some books. Don't plant saplings in the excitement of establishing a balcony garden and kill the plant due to a lack of information.
There are numerous planters available on the market. Purchase the planters based on your needs. Check that the containers you intend to use are suitable for your plants' development patterns. Make certain that they have proper drainage as well. Terra cotta pots must also be watered more frequently than plastic or fiberglass pots.
Use potting soil, commonly known as container mix. It is highly aerated, sterile, lightweight, and composed of organic components as well as some minerals required for plant growth. These soils are extremely light. Avoid using moss, pea gravel, or shredded cedar in dry soil. Mulch should be applied to the soil.
Compost tea is ideal for apartment dwellers. If you are unable to manufacture compost, use tea compost water instead of watering your plants. These aid in the absorption of nutrients from the soil, resulting in healthier plants and faster growth.
Don't pour water right away once you've set up the garden. Ascertain that all of the water has been drained to the container's bottom. Excessive watering will only degrade the plant's quality. That is why learning about plants is essential.
Plants can be mixed and matched. Be astute enough to put the samples. Larger-leaved plants require more sunlight. These plants can be placed alongside the sapling that needs to be shaded. Plant some flower seedlings in one corner; organic herbs can be grown with the flowers to provide a nice aroma.
Planters can be hung on the balcony railings to decorate them. Set up colorful blooming plants and creepers in ceramic pots, clay pots, plastic pots, or self-made wooden planters.
Planters can also be hanging from the balcony ceiling. When hung from robust hooks and metal rods, wicker baskets, and terracotta pots can look stunning. As a precaution, ensure that both the railing and the ceiling are solid enough to support the weight of the pots.
Bird chirping can provide life to your balcony garden in your apartment in Sarjapur. Get some bird feeders to welcome your winged visitors! You can purchase ready-made bird feeders or create your own. A bird bath will be a welcome addition for the happy birds.
Set up some seats on your balcony to unwind in the midst of nature. You can choose wicker chairs, a modest center table, and some brightly colored stools. Add some cushions to make the space more comfortable. You can also add a hammock if you have enough space!
Without illumination, any decor is incomplete. So, fill your balcony garden with relaxing chandeliers, paper lanterns, and lovely fairy lights.
Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera is one of the most common household herbs. Aloe Vera requires relatively little care. If you do not already have this herb, I recommend that you purchase one as soon as possible.
Cucumbers - Cucumbers grow well on a sunny balcony.
Philodendron Birkin - It only needs bright, indirect light. If your balcony has some shadow, perch it to balance the sunlight and coolness.
Sago Palm - This lovely plant adds a tropical touch to your home. It appreciates indirect light, thrives in humid circumstances, and does not require regular watering.
Snake Plant - It is a low-maintenance succulent plant that does well with neglect.
Devils Ivy - It is regarded as the money plant, As per legend, keeping it in your home can add to your financial prosperity.
Spider Plant - This plant provides a wild look to your balcony.
Basil - Every Indian balcony has a basil plant. Known for its medical properties and immune-boosting properties, you can place it on your balcony to have a good aroma and spiritual vibes.
Balcony gardening is definitely one of the best ways to fill your home with natural vibes and liveliness. You can also feel relaxed while having the company of different plant species on your balcony.
Work on the suggestions given in this article and you can see a thriving garden in no time. Not only you but your visitors will also love to be in the favorite place of your home.


A-G urged to look into stray dogs issue
2 July, 2022, 3:54 pm
A distraught farmer who lost 45 goats and sheep to stray dogs pleaded with Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to look into the stray dog issue in Fiji.
The request was made by a Nadi farmer Anil Goundar at the recent 2022-2023 budget consultation at the Nadi Civic Centre.
He told the A-G the stray dog population in Fiji was a huge issue for farmers and the public.
“In past 14 days, I have lost about 45 goats and sheep to wild dogs and that’s a substantial amount for a farmer like me.”
Mr Goundar claimed the Agriculture Ministry used to conduct poisoning campaign some years ago but were forced to stop because of intervention from animal rights activists and the population began to grow again.
“These animals go hungry and they end up in our farms attacking our livestock.
“Every farmer wants to protect their produce and livestock, and this is happening.
“I am requesting if this issue can be looked into because it is affecting farmers like me a lot and I am losing my livestock.”
The A-G told Mr Goundar to send an email to his office and the issue would be looked into.
He informed Nadi residents at the budget consultation that wild pigs were also a huge concern for farmers in Tavua and neighbouring areas.


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indole-3-butyric acid (1h-indole-3-butanoic acid, iba) is a white to light-yellow crystalline solid, with the molecular formula c12h13no2. It melts at 125 °c in atmospheric pressure and decomposes before boiling. Iba is a plant hormone in the auxin family and is an ingredient in many commercial horticultural plant rooting products.
since iba is not soluble in water, it is typically dissolved in 75% or purer alcohol for use in plant rooting, making a solution of between 10,000 to 50,000 ppm. This alcohol solution is then diluted with distilled water to the desired concentration. Iba is also available as a salt, which is soluble in water. The solution should be kept in a cool, dark place for best results.
this compound had been thought to be strictly synthetic; however, it was reported that the compound was isolated from leaves and seeds of maize and other species. In maize iba has been shown to be synthesized in vivo using iaa and other compounds as precursors. this chemical may also be extracted from any of the salix (willow) genus.
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