Spanskmatmarked is committed to good quality healthy food.
“Eating healthily doesn’t have to be a luxury.”
In our company, our responsibility is to create shared values for the benefit of society, and we continue to work every day to be more competitive.
We believe in honouring our responsibility and are convinced that success is achieved through motivation, commitment, and the passion that we demonstrate every day.
We are committed to being honest, serious, and responsible in all areas.
Martínez Somalo is a company committed to people, is located in Baños de Río Tobía (La Rioja) .It is located an altitude of 600 meters, near the Najerilla river valley and surrounded by mountains, cold winters, hot summers and mild springs and autumns, which created a perfect microclimate that favored the elaboration and drying of pork products.
The Campo Rus cheese is produced with raw milk, and is prepared by using traditional methods that have been used for decades. The feeding of the healthy free range sheep in carefully selected pastures is the reason behind the unmatched quality and flavour of the milk. The sheep are milked daily and their milk is transported in special tanks. The traditional method of producing and ageing the Campo Rus cheese ensures that each piece of cheese is unique and varies slightly in weight and size. There are no two identical pieces of cheese because all their products are handmade. This tradition, along with Campo Rus’s deep knowledge of Manchego sheep and their adaptation to the new technologies of the sector, are the main competitive advantages.
Agrícola La Maja is a family business that was founded in 1997 to cultivate olives and to produce and sell Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Because of the careful work that Agrícola La Maja carries out from the actual planting of olive groves to the subsequent harvest, as well as throughout the entire oil production process, during storage and packaging, the oil obtained is of exceptional quality. The harvesting method is fully mechanised and the olives go directly from the tree to the oil mill without ever touching the ground. Their main harvest is ARBEQUINA, but they also cultivate Arbosana, Koroneiki, Empeltre and Picual. Harvesting commences at the end of October when the olives are beginning to ripen. At their oil mill, they only extract oil from recently harvested flawless olives. They employ an extraction process that is carried out less than twelve hours after harvesting. This prevents fermentation that directly affects oil quality.
There are 350 hectares under organic and Demeter cultivation of olive trees, wild olive trees, vineyards, cereals and traditional cultivation of almonds, fruit and nursery vines.
The cultivated olive varieties are: “Cuquillo or Lechín” and “Cornicabra”, “Arbequina”, “Picual” and “Hojiblanca”, among others.
Our Extra Virgen Olive Oils are the result of feeling, ecological purity and passion for the well done work.
SAT 1870 CASA PAREJA is the 5th generation of the family elaborating lovingly its olive oils. The family cultivates his land with vocation and maximum respect for the environment: encounter
with the vital, natural essence of ecological love, as the origin and purpose of everybody.
Amalia Herce and José Salcedo,
founders of Navarrico in the 1950s.
Dedicated originally to the salting and semi preserving of anchovies, over time other types of fish from the Gulf of Biscay began to be preserved by the company. This resulted in a need to expand and a facility was built in Elantxobe (Biscay), Pasajes (Guipuzcoa), Asturias, and Galicia, and eventually their own fishing fleet. Eventually this was given up to focus completely on the industrialization of the company.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, more than half of the production of the various products made by “Serrats” and “La Pescadora” have been exported. The primary markets that they exported to were France and South America. Currently the largest markets are Europe and North America.
Originally wood barrels were the primary tool used for the salting and pickling of the fish. After the beginning of the 20th century, a better understanding the Appert system of sterilization gave way to the use of cans that could be tightly sealed.
Finally glass jars for fish preserves were introduced in the 80’s.
Over all these years, the production process has changed very little. The technique has been perfected to achieve a higher quality product, but the traditional process of production has been maintained.
Our preserves continue being elaborated by a meticulous handmade similar to the process used in 1890. These artisanal techniques prevent the fish from losing quality and make our preserves maintain our high standards for flavour and texture.
The selection of the highest quality raw materials with a strict system of quality control, make our preserves an exceptional product.
When he was 24 years old, he started working in his family’s workshop together with his father José Mari Gorrotxategi, attending several courses on Confectionery and Chocolate in Germany, France and also in Spain.
This new step of Rafa Gorrotxategi is a step forward in quality and innovation. He will surprise us with new products and pairings that will try to bring the artisan bakery up to levels of high gastronomy.
During all these years, he has demonstrated that the high chocolatery has no mysteries for him; now he will show us that the high confectionery, neither.


The pomelo, Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae. It is a natural, non-hybrid, citrus fruit, similar in appearance to a large grapefruit, native to South and Southeast Asia. The pomelo is one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus have been hybridized.
Typically, the fruit is pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh, and a very thick albedo (rind pith). It is a large citrus fruit, 15–25 centimetres (5.9–9.8 in) in diameter, usually weighing 1–2 kilograms (2.2–4.4 lb). Leaf petioles are distinctly winged. The typical pomelo is much larger than the grapefruit and has a much thicker rind. It tastes a sweet.
Pummelo trees reach 6–13 meters (20–43 feet) in height. The evergreen oval leaves have broadly winged petioles (leaf stems) and are downy on the lower surface, as well as the young shoots. The flowers are large and white, the spheroid or pear-shaped fruits are among the largest of the citrus fruits, being able to reach 30-35 cm in diameter and weighing 8-12 kg. The fruit has a smooth, greenish-yellow epicarp, rich in essential oils and a mesocarp, or albedo, white, membranous, spongy, and very often; epicarp and mesocarp constitute the peel. The endocarp is divided into several segments which are delimited by thin membranous walls containing the pulp, bittersweet and not very juicy, and numerous monoembryonic seeds. For consumption the segments should be peeled one by one.
Pummelo, like all citrus fruits, prefers warm temperate climates, fears winter colds. The optimal thermal oscillations for vegetative and reproductive development vary from 20 to 28 ° C, while the winter rest begins with temperatures below 7 ° C, thermal values below zero can cause serious damage to the plant. The best exposure is in full sun in environments sheltered from the wind, otherwise you have to build windbreaks. The pomelo adapts to poor soils, but prefers loose soils, of medium texture, deep, fertile, well drained and with a good content of organic substance, while it shuns the compact and too calcareous ones, as sensitive to water stagnation and to the phenomenon of ferric chlorosis, trace elements such as iron are insolubilized by the limestone present in the soil.


More Shoppers Buying Organic, but Many Farmers in the US Remain UnconvincedAs a demand for organic produce outstrips supply in the United States, many farmers remain reluctant to take advantage of this new source of revenue
By Main Street Sentinel Staff
For years, America’s organic farmers worried that consumers wouldn’t pay a premium for their produce. That’s no longer the case. The Organic Trade Association reports that annual sales of organic products have more or less doubled in the past decade and now top $63 billion. And that growth shows no sign of stopping: this year, the organization projects sales will climb by up to 5.5%.
Unfortunately demand for organics is growing so quickly that it’s outstripping supply, creating a new challenge for the organic sector: finding enough farmers to leave behind conventional farming and start taking advantage of the revenue pouring in.
At the moment, the number of farmers switching to organic is, in fact, decreasing. According to the USDA, the number of conventional farms making the transition to organic production plummeted, between 2008 to 2019, down 70% overall during that span. Organic produce represents around 6% of overall food sales, but just 1% of US farmland is devoted to organic production. As a result, foreign farmers must make up the shortfall.
The U.S. The Department of Agriculture is hoping they can convince America’s conventional growers to meet that shortfall – and they’re spending up to $300 million to recruit and help more farmers make the change.
The new USDA program is slated to include $100 million for technical training for farmers, an additional $75 million to reward farmers who meet new conservation practice standards, $25 million to help expand crop insurance options; and a further $100 million to strengthen supply chains and ensure more organic produce can get to market.
“It feels good,” said Chris Schreiner, executive director of the organic certification organization Oregon Tilth, of the program. “It’s a milestone in the arc of this work.”
But Schreiner, who has decades of experience in the world of organic agriculture, emphasizes that switching between conventional and organic farming is no easy task. The biggest differentiator between conventional and organic farming is the reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and the use of GMO seed. Organic farmers must replace those technologies with techniques like crop rotation and the use of cover crops that squeeze out weeds and add nutrients to the soil.
To achieve the organic designation, crops must be grown on land that hasn’t been treated with synthetic substances for three years. During that initial transition period, farmers are able to grow crops, but they won’t be able to get organic certification – or the premium prices that come with it.
Nick Andrews, an Oregon State University extension agent who works with organic farmers, referred to the new USDA program as a “game changer.” He hopes that organic farming can be a lifeline for more small family growers who are struggling to compete with larger-scale conventional farms.
“I’ve seen organic farmers keep families in business who otherwise would go out of business,” Andrews said.


USDA Forest Service, Agricultural Handbook 674
Thomas Landis, Richard, Tinus, Stephen McDonald and James Barnett
|Volume 1 – Nursery Planning, Development and Management
The authors provide information and guidance on how to start a container tree nursery. How does one build a nursery from scratch and equip it? What are the processes involved in growing container seedlings? How does one manage the process and the people?
|Volume 2 – Containers and Growing Media
The authors describe the variety of containers and growing media available and help the nursery manager choose the right combinations for their operations.
|Volume 3 – Atmospheric Environment
The authors discuss the four atmospheric factors of the container nursery environment-temperature, humidity, light and carbon dioxide – which directly control the growth rate of a crop of tree seedlings. Although they are discussed separately, these four factors must always be considered together because they interact with each other in controlling growth. The other two important factors in growth – water and minerals – are discussed in Volume 4 of the Container Tree Nursery manuals.
|Volume 4 – Seedling Nutrition and Irrigation
The importance of mineral nutrition and water on both the quality and quantity of growth of container tree seedlings cannot be overemphasized.
Probably more than any other cultural practice, fertilization and irrigation control both the rate and
type of growth in seedlings.
|Volume 5 – The Biological Component: Nursery Pests and Mycorrhizae
(out of print, only available on CD)
Diseases and pest are a continuing source of concern to managers of container tee seedling nurseries, and successful managers are aware of the various factors that can harm their crops. This volume helps nursery managers identify and manage for diseases and pests.
|Volume 6 – Seedling Propagation
The authors review the sequence or processes and operations used to propagate container seedlings.
Successful nursery management begins with planning and crop planning is one of the most important, yet often neglected, aspects of seedling culture.


Hinton’s Orchard is excited to share some great news! As many of you know, the last two years, Hinton’s Holiday Shoppe has been open in Elizabethtown at Three Springs Farm for the Christmas season. This year, we’re expanding that season to include the fall! Next Tuesday, September 1st, you’ll be able to find the mums and garden needs you’ve come to expect from Three Springs plus your fall favorites from Hinton’s Orchard like apples, apple butter, and more. Pumpkins and all of our fall decorations will be following very soon. We’re really excited about the opportunity to be more convenient for our Hardin County customers and hope you’ll come and shop with us there. Of course, when you want to take a hayride, you will still have to come to the farm. But when you run out of peanut butter or apples, you can just run down the street to pick some up! More details will be coming soon!
The market at Hinton’s Orchard is bursting at the seams with fresh, delicious produce! If you want it for a summer cookout or just a weeknight meal, chances are you can find it fresh picked. Choose from a large selection of Hinton’s own sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, peppers, and more! On the fruit side, we have yummy “June” apples great for cooking, blueberries, and the beginning of the blackberry crop. Watermelons and cantaloupes are also available. This is a little different peach season, because all of our 2015 peaches were frozen by subzero weather in February. However, Southern peaches will be for sale in the market throughout July and August.
In addition to the great produce, Hinton’s Kitchen keeps a good selection of fresh baked breads, homemade peanut butter, cinnamon rolls, and other tasty treats ready for you. Our famous peach ice cream is available daily in a bowl or a cone. If you haven’t tried it, you’ll love it!
Hinton’s Orchard is now open 7 days a week to serve you. Market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm and Sundays 1 – 6 pm. Come see what’s growing at Hinton’s!
Summer vegetables are arriving at Hinton’s Orchard! We are now picking daily and have a large selection of cucumbers, squash, zucchini, cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, banana peppers and jalapenos. You will also find local tomatoes and sweet onions in the market. June apples, melons, sweet corn and peaches are coming soon. Check back to the site for updates or follow us on Facebook.
Besides the fresh vegetables, Hinton’s Kitchen always has fresh baked bread, cinnamon rolls, and homemade peanut butter. Other seasonal favorites are available including zucchini muffins and our famous ice cream! The entire greenhouse inventory is on sale — hanging baskets are 25% off and all other plants are 50% off the original price.
Lots of things are growing here at Hinton’s Orchard right now — vegetables are nearly ready, melons are growing a little each day, and apples are getting ready for their turn in the spotlight this fall. Now, if you haven’t already done so, it’s time for things to grow at your home! To help in that effort, everything in the greenhouse at Hinton’s is now 25% off. It makes growing your own veggies or adding a little color to your yard with flowers even more affordable!
In the market you will find fresh baked bread and cinnamon rolls, some tasty Florida tomatoes, and all of your favorite preserves, salsas, and fruit butters from Hinton’s Orchard. Local vegetables will be added as they start to ripen over the first two weeks of June.
Market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm. Come see what’s growing at Hinton’s!
Strawberry season has arrived at Hinton’s Orchard! We are picking fresh berries each day and will continue until around June 1. Our strawberry pickers will be hard at work Monday – Saturday or you may pick your own berries during regular market hours.
In addition to fresh strawberries, you will find our asparagus, fresh baked bread and other goodies in the market. You can also pick up some strawberry preserves, strawberry salsa, strawberry dressing or strawberry cider to compliment your springtime meal. Our greenhouse still has plenty of flowers, herbs, vegetable plants, and hanging baskets to choose from as well. Don’t forget to enjoy a cone of Hinton’s strawberry or vanilla ice cream!
Market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm. Come see what’s growing at Hinton’s!
A new season is about to begin at Hinton’s Orchard! Doors will open for the year on Monday, April 20th at 9 a.m. Plan a trip soon to stock up on all of the things you have missed this winter — fresh baked bread, our homemade peanut butter, and your favorite treats like apple butter, peach salsa, and strawberry preserves. You can take home fresh asparagus, herb and vegetable plants for your own garden, or a beautiful flowers for your home.
Hinton’s will begin our farmer’s market season on Saturday, April 18th at the Hardin County Farmer’s Market.
We look forward to reconnecting with all of our great customers and making some new friends along the way in 2015!
December is here and everyone at Hinton’s Orchard is busy preparing for the Christmas season! Hinton’s Holiday Shoppe is busy selling live trees and wreaths as well as custom made gift baskets and fruit baskets. Trees are available in the size you need – from 5 ft tall to 10 feet. All trees are hanging so that you know exactly what it looks like on all sides before you take it home. The Holiday Shoppe also has a selection of gift items including handmade Ghana baskets and ornaments as well as all of the preserves, salsas, fruit butters, and other great treats that you love from Hinton’s!
At the farm you will still find a good selection apples including Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Arkansas Black, local sweet potatoes, Christmas candy, fresh baked bread, and more. Both locations can make the perfect gift basket for your loved one while you wait. For orders of 5 or more baskets, 24 hours notice is appreciated.
Place an order today for baked goods for your holiday parties. Whether its a cake or pie, fresh bread, Hinton’s famous apple dumplins, with 48 hours notice it will be baked fresh for you. Baked goods can be picked up at either location.
Hinton’s Holiday Shoppe is located at 618 E. Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown. It is open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm through December 23rd. The Orchard market is open Wednesday – Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm through December 20. Stop in today to see how Hinton’s can help with your holidays!
Even though it’s November Hinton’s Orchard still has a great selection of fresh apples! Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Winesap, Granny Smith, and Arkansas Black are all available. Stop in and pick some up for a great meal tonight.
Besides apples, you will find fall squash including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash, fresh apple cider, and even the end of our pepper and eggplant crops. Sorghum, honey, and our great fresh baked breads are also waiting for you to take home.
Beginning November 1st, market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Don’t forget Hinton’s as you prepare for the holiday season! Christmas trees, fruit baskets, gift baskets and baked goods will all be arriving later in November!
It’s one of the most exciting weekends of the year at Hinton’s Orchard! This Saturday, October 25th is Hinton’s Halloween Party & Hot Air Balloon Glow. The weather is looking great for a weekend trip to the pumpkin patch. As always, your $5 admission includes full access to our Hinton’s FarmLand playarea as well as our 3 acre corn maze and a hayride to the pumpkin patch. In addition, this weekend the fun also includes the Great Pumpkin Hunt at 1:00 and 3:00 and our third annual Hot Air Balloon Glow beginning at 6:30 p.m. Kids can trick or treat from the balloons and at other spots around the farm! For the special event, Hinton’s will stay open until 8:00 this Saturday. Bring your flashlight & enjoy the corn maze in the dark!
Hinton’s Kitchen and our friends from Adams Family Foods will be partnering to fill your stomachs with great food throughout the day. From Hinton’s famous apple dumplins and pumpkin pie ice cream to Adams’ hamburgers and famous grilled cheeses, there will certainly be something to make you happy!
There are still plenty of pumpkins to choose from at Hinton’s Orchard! You will also find a great selection of fresh apples, apple cider, and delicious baked goods in the market. Plan a visit this weekend before the season comes to an end.
Regular market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm and Sunday 1 – 6 pm in October.
It is now officially fall which means apples & pumpkins at Hinton’s Orchard! The market currently has several varieties of apples to choose from including: Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonagold, McIntosh, Cortland and Jonathon. There is something that everyone will love in this mix of apples! Pumpkin season has also officially launched with lots of different kinds of pumpkins to decorate with this season!
In addition to apples, you will also find other produce inside the market. Some summer vegetables continue: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant but we have also added a nice assortment of fall squash. Hinton’s Kitchen is keeping the shelves stocked with fresh baked bread, homemade peanut butter, apple pies, cinnamon rolls and our famous caramel apples. You can even cool off with a caramel apple or vanilla ice cream cone!
The corn maze and play area are open all week at a reduced cost of $3. Hayride wagons run to the pumpkin patch all day Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $5 and includes a hayride, full access to the play area, and the corn maze. Children 2 & under are admitted free of charge.
Whether you are looking for something good to eat or some good family fun…or both, you can find it at Hinton’s! Market hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. We hope to see you soon!


Located in East Grand Forks, MN, Mayo Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1952 by Mayo Delisle. Our company begin as a repair and light manufacturing shop until a couple of decades after its establishment, when we grew to include the lines of high-quality crop handling equipment out customers have come to know and trust.
At Mayo Manufacturing, our business is to provide customers with the best products and services so that they can provide the best crops year after year. In addition to our lines of durable equipment, we also carry an extensive inventory of power transmission components for the agricultural and industrial industry users and processors.
In 2006, Harriston Industries and Mayo Manufacturing joined together as Harriston-Mayo to provide agricultural industries with a wide variety of the finest planting, growing, storage and loading equipment. Our line of products supplies growers with unmatched precision and gentle, yet high-capacity handling for a superior end result.


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All orders and sales are subject to the AgriGold Terms and Conditions of Sale, which include but are not limited to the Limitation of Warranty & Remedy and Agronomic Zone and Planting Year. All Terms and Conditions of Sale are subject to change from time to time without prior notice. For the most up to date Terms and Conditions of Sale, see the Producers website at www.agrigold.com.
Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Growers should refer to http://www.biotradestatus.com/ for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.
B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.
IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.
DroughtGard® Hybrids with RIB Complete® corn blend the refuge seed may not always contain DroughtGard® Hybrids trait.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. XTENDIMAX® HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP® TECHNOLOGY AND IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.
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Consult bag tags for E-Z Refuge product herbicide options; only those labeled GT/LL may be sprayed with glufosinate.
Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control.
Agrisure® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC.
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Since 1910, the Vader family has been producing maple syrup on their farm situated on the south shore of East Lake in Prince Edward County. The family’s rich agricultural history and maple traditions have been carefully passed down through several generations to the present day, where Todd Vader and his wife Susan continue the maple legacy with passion and gratitude for mother nature’s pure harvest.
The Vader farm boasts a large maple bush where approximately 3,000 maple trees are tapped each year. A tubing system is used to gather the maple sap which is then boiled down on a 3 foot by 14 foot evaporator in their rustic sap house.
As a single-source producer, Vader's produce 100% of their maple products. The climate of southern Prince Edward County, in combination with the farm’s unique terroir-soil, provide Vader’s Maple Syrup with a distinctly decadent maple flavour.
All maple syrup grades: golden, amber, dark, and very dark are available in a wide variety of glass and plastic containers. Other maple products such as maple butter, maple jelly, granulated maple sugar, maple leaves, and whisky barrel aged dark maple syrup are handcrafted with great care and reflect the benefit of experience.
A farm store located in the sap house is open year round for visitors to purchase maple syrup and maple products and to observe and learn about maple syrup production


Hungerford Arcade had a lovely lady come in the other day, Caroline Pirouet. Caroline is very camera shy so unfortunately, I do not have a photograph of her.
Caroline works as a beekeeper for a gardening charity for disabled adults, Growing 2gether. The projects are designed to give people from all walks of life the chance to learn about and help to grow a range of fruit and vegetables, run by the Newbury Community Resource Centre, operators of the Community Furniture Project.
For further information, visit the Growing 2gether website at: http://growing2gether.org/home/3484565


Member since 8/2/09
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Date: 4/1/13 11:58 AM
I've read it is time to plant cauliflower when the weather is stable at 50 degree temperature and up. Our problem is that when this happens...it will be too hot to plant them! Grrr
Anyone out there have a solution or experience with this? Thanks!
Member since 9/3/06
In reply to Valerie Jo
Date: 4/1/13 12:16 PM
Do you have seedlings that you have hardened off? If so, and I'm expecting cold weather at night, I cover with a brown paper bag or black plastic..then remove that in the morning.
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Member since 9/25/12
Date: 4/1/13 12:21 PM
I plant them when I think the last frost happens (and so far I haven't been wrong, knock on wood) but it is still cool. Mid April, I guess.
That's my solution, although it's not fool proof.
Member since 8/24/02
In reply to Valerie Jo
Date: 4/1/13 1:06 PM
Put them in a cold frame, such as old glass windows laid on top of your garden, or plastic bag tents. They might get warm during the day, but remove the plastic during the day and replace it at night.
Edited to add: I also use plastic takeout containers as mini greenhouses and put the tops right on the soil in the garden. Walmart sells precooked chickens in this stuff and the dome is the perfect height.
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Member since 1/19/06
Date: 4/1/13 1:50 PM
or fill gallon jugs or 2 liter bottles with water and surround the plants - place the jugs right next to each other with no spaces. They will act as the water-filled plant covers (wall o water?) that you can buy. at least until the plants get too tall.
Member since 11/16/05
In reply to Miss Fairchild
Date: 4/2/13 11:59 AM
Quote: Miss Fairchild
I also use plastic takeout containers as mini greenhouses and put the tops right on the soil in the garden. Walmart sells precooked chickens in this stuff and the dome is the perfect height.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.


UK season fruits and vegetables to eat in May
May 13, 2020
Do you want to know how to get most of the fruits and vegetables during the season? If so, you've come to the right place!
I really would like to have a home garden which supplies us with the fruits and vegetables fully. However, I would need to double the size of it. What about local markets? Do you shop there? In Birmingham, there is an abundance of them. Sometimes I pop in the Bullring Open Market on my way home. What makes this so special? Not only, the quality of the products are much better but also prices are hard to beat. Tell me, in what supermarket you find a bowl of the avocados for £1 or £2? Yes, you read that right.
I don’t know about you, but I always forget what fruits and vegetables are in season now. I definitely need a cheat sheet. Sometimes I only have some glimpses of memory showing my mum bakes different kinds of cake during specific seasons. I remember in the spring it's rhubarb, in the summer strawberries and in apples and pears in winter. That's it.
Seasonal vs Non-seasonal
Let’s dig a little deeper. The key is to get as much goodness as possible. It means it's very important to skip the storage process. During storage, these products not only loose a lot of their nutritional value but also the starch and pectin break down, unfavorable simple sugars are formed, and the firmness of fruits and vegetables is reduced. Sounds bad, doesn't it? For instance, the vitamin C contained in cabbage reduces by up to 20 percent while storing it and potatoes lose as much as 70 percent of their vitamin C! Moreover, seasonal food is much cheaper than their out of season counterparts and it was proven that their carbon footprint is often lower than unseasonal fruit and vegetables. Astonishing, isn’t it?
Tip while choosing seasonal food
There is one important rule that should be followed when buying seasonal fruits and vegetables. The more intense the color of the fruit, the more purple, red or green, the more nutrients it contains and will affect our well-being and appearance.
Fruits in Season in May
Vegetables in Season in May
Jersey Royal New Potatoes
Lettuce (Lamb’s and Curly)
Herbs in Season in May


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Keys to the Tropical Fruit Flies (Tephritidae: Dacinae) of South-east Asia : Indomalaya to North-West
About this item
Fruit flies are a major issue facing horticultural producers, and as global warming and species migration become more prevalent issues there is an urgent need for easy identification of these pests. A companion volume to the recently published Tropical Fruit Flies of South-East Asia (Tephritidae: Dacinae), this book provides fully-illustrated keys for the identification of all currently-known Dacinae fruit flies. Focusing on south-east Asian fauna, it covers areas including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Palau, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. This major new reference work is produced by experts with over 80 years' combined research experience, and through simple identification information can help prevent these major pest species being introduced to new geographical areas. Of particular value to agriculture and quarantine officers responsible for the detection of new incursions, where early detection is both economical and essential to guarantee eradication, this book is also a valuable resource for researchers and students of agriculture and entomology.
Number of Pages: 487
Genre: Technology, Science
Sub-Genre: Agriculture / Crop Science, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, Agriculture / Tropical Agriculture
Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc
Author: Richard A. I. Drew & Meredith C. Romig
Street Date: January 4, 2017
Item Number (DPCI): 248-20-9320
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List of products by manufacturer Meligyris Apiary
Meligyris Apiary is located in the village of Arkalohori, Heraklion. The Stefanakis family tradition of beekeeping dates back to 1920 and is currently under the leadership of agriculturalist Manolis Stefanakis. Today, scientific knowledge combines with family traditions to bring a range of exclusive honeys which are carefully harvested and packaged to retain all their natural characteristics and nutritional benefits. The honeys are 100% natural, premium products with unique organoleptic characteristics that are directly related to the special terroir and exceptional flora of Crete. Manolis Stefanakis is also one of the founders and members of the Scientific Community of Greek Beekeepers.
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Terroir is taken from the French term, terre, which means land and refers to the characteristics of an environment, the weather and growing conditions of a certain area that influence the growing of products such as coffee, wine, cheese and tea.
Take wine for instance. If you take a grape, and you grow and cultivate that grape in two different countries, even if you use the same techniques to produce wine from that grape, the wine will always taste different in each country. A Cabernet Sauvignon from California, for example, will always taste different than the same grape and wine grown in France or Australia. It is the soil and conditions that contribute to the production and the taste of the wine.
Search in Google and you will find many wine connoisseurs discussing what is and what is not regarded as terroir. It is such a complex subject, rich in debate and has divided wine connoisseurs around the globe.
What does terroir mean for tea?
There are so many components that affect terroir in tea. Climate is one of them. Some countries have a lot of rainfall; some have a high degree of sun; and in others, the wind can have an impact on the growing of the leaf. In some tea producing nations, there may be fruit trees or flowers that blow gently in the direction of the tea leaf. The floral or fruity bouquet can also have an influence on the tea leaf too.
Mountainous regions and elevation has an impact on tea which can in turn, have an impact on consumer behavior. Tea grown in high mountainous regions are said to have a sweeter flavor profile. While tea grown in lower elevations are not bad teas, they just produce different tasting teas. Some tea plantations are often creative and poetic in their names to compensate for the perceived lower quality.
In addition to terroir, tea connoisseurs talk not just about the environmental factors in cultivating the tea leaf, but the cultural factors as well. White tea was traditionally made in the Fujian province of China but in the last few years, India has also taken to producing white tea. White tea made in the Darjeeling region will always have Darjeeling characteristics to the tea caused by the soils and conditions, but can also be affected by the way that the locals produce tea there; the plucking, wilting and drying of the tea could also have an impact.
Oolong was traditionally made in China and Taiwan, but now India has taken to producing oolongs, as well as newer tea producing countries such as Thailand. Each of the teas that are produced in these countries will have their own nuances in shape, color, and taste. No one tea is better than another; they are just different. Depending on different people’s palates, one might prefer a Chinese green tea to a Japanese green tea but it is entirely down to the individual.
Terroir: whether it’s cultural or environmental or both, there is no doubt that terroir can have an influence on the makeup of the tea. Talking about tea, what’s in your cup?


Fertilizing Your Lawn
Fertilizing is essential to achieving a healthy, green lawn. Your grass type will dictate when and how often you should apply fertilizer to your lawn.
Pre-emergents are preventive. When applied properly, pre-emergent fertilizers will prevent annual weeds from invading your lawn. Pre-emergent should be applied twice a year to prevent summer and winter-growing weeds.
Post-emergents treat weeds not effectively controlled by pre-emergent herbicides. These types of herbicides are also excellent for spot treating the lawn or for use on warm season grasses during their dormancy period.
Straight fertilizers are general purpose fertilization products used throughout the growing season. Several products are available.
Lawn disease such as fungus can be prevented and treated. Fungicide is designed to prevent and cure several lawn diseases such as Brown Patch.
With the more recent mild winters, insect damage to the lawn has become more prevalent. There are several insecticides available for the control of surface insects such as imported fire ants and armyworms and root feeding insects such as mole crickets and grubs.
Determining whether a given soil is acceptable for use in the landscape requires information gathering. What is the texture of the soil? Are weeds and other pests visible? What is the availability? The cost?
(Depth of topsoil for use on a turf site often becomes a function of cost. In general, we recommend a minimum of 4″ – preferably 6″ – of uniform soil material for turf establishment.)
Our top soil is lightweight, easy to spread and great for growing.


We are situated North of Pretoria in an area called HONINGNESTKRANS Plot 183 on the Rooiwal Road.
It took us nearly 3 years of intensive research to Plant the finest Kikuyu available and today we are proud to say that our Kikuyu is the best on the market.
The Climate for our Farm is perfect and the Grass stay greener for much longer during the Winter Months.
Because we have tested a lot of products on the market for weeds , they are no longer a problem and we can say that our lawn is the cleanest of all.
We also let the grass establish itself over a long period before we farm it and therefor the rolls don't break and establish themselves at the client's property very quickly.
The planting of the Lawn is done under personal supervision
and advice will also be given to maintain your lawn at it's best


GUEST AUTHOR DAVID FALDET VISITS LORAS COLLEGE
|Luther College professor and author David Faldet reads from his book, Oneota Flow.
By Anders Carlson (’12)
Guest author David Faldet visited Loras on October 28th to read from his new book, Oneota Flow: The Upper Iowa River and Its People, published by the University of Iowa Press. His book centers on the interconnectedness of the land and people in upper Iowa over hundreds of years. The title gets its name from the Oneota River (an older name for the Upper Iowa River) which runs through northeast Iowa. Being the sixth generation of his family to live in the region, Faldet “felt called to write the book.” Faldet did his undergraduate studies at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, before studying Victorian literature in graduate school at the University of Iowa—where he met his wife. He returned to Decorah to teach at Luther College, focusing on English and environmental studies.
In one of his chapters, “The Juice,” Faldet writes about his aunt and uncle farming in the region around the time of the green revolution and chemical farming with DDT. He recounts his aunt and uncle’s reaction to their child’s death which—by their calculation—was caused by the spraying of DDT. Other than the effects by a loss of a child, the land also suffered. The toxins that polluted the soil damaged the area Faldet writes about.
In the later chapters and in his Q&A, Faldet takes on an environmentalist view. The interconnectedness that the people have to land should—in his view—be preserved by taking care of the land, particularly in the upper Iowa region. His passion spills over into his book, Oneota Flow: The Upper Iowa River and Its People, which can be found on Amazon.com for $20.90.
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I did not do a great job on my garden (again) this year. I planted a little too late, but told myself it would be alright. It’s not too bad, but I get impatient watching my neighbors enjoy healthy, punctual gardens while I wait. I am waiting on some ugly tomatoes to turn red and I keep picking humongous cucumbers. We also waited and waited for our sunflowers to bloom. It finally happened!! Yesterday we looked out our window at breakfast and saw our first sunflower had opened up wide!
I’ve decided next year we will plant our garden using a Fall theme. We will plant sunflowers, pumpkins, garden mums, marigolds, and zinnias. We can enjoy the zinnias and marigolds during most of the summer. In Fall we will have a nice harvest theme going on. All the other stuff is getting to be too much work, and I don’t have a very big area to work with. I will be happy with some Fall produce.
With DD back in school, I have been working on sock monkeys and Note to Self Mini books. We are off for Labor Day weekend and afterward I will add more items to the online shop. I won’t be participating in any craft fairs for the rest of the year. It seems everything is cancelled for the year, or will be soon. I will keep working on getting all my ducks in a row until the next fair.
I hope your Fall is starting off healthy and happy!
Have wonderful Monday!


Almond Producer, Valensole Plateau, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
The Man Who Brought Back the Valensole Plateau Almonds
Almonds – a family tradition
Bringing almonds back to the Valensole plateau
Expanding the farm with L'Occitane
Caring for the land, caring for the environment
Growing with the rhythm of nature
The next generation of Provence almonds
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"It is a precious oil, because cade wood takes a long time to grow and must be allowed to dry for two years before being distilled. It is an essential oil that must earned. All cade trees are beautiful because, even twisted, it is a highly-valued wood."
“ What we like about growing verbena is above all the smell of the plant and the beauty of the fields, with their landscape of broad lines with beautiful green colours ”
"Life is made of opportunities and it is them who guide us! Thanks to these circumstances, today I cultivate 7 hectares of immortelle flowers. This size of farm suits the balance my family life. Even if I do not work on my crops every day, my family and I live in the heart of our fields. The immortal flower pulses our life and live with it every day."


With so much focus on consumers knowing where their food comes from and getting into direct connection with the farmer, it is an interesting possible solution that Southern Cross University researcher Rose Wright presents in her new food distribution model.
Distribute locally first is the core solution of Wright’s model which is based on the concept of regional food networks that would see farmers and growers selling their produce through locally based coordinated trading systems, sending only what they don’t sell to city markets.
“The idea is not reinventing the wheel but slightly modifying our current system and behaviour. How we ended up with a system that sees regional food being taken to the city and then sold and transported back to where it was grown in the first place is incomprehensible,” Wright said.
Read the full story here: foodprocessing.com.au


Moeller Farms Ltd. is a family farming operation near West Point, IA that is currently looking for a dependable and motivated person to join our team. We are a 500 sow, farrow to finish and row crop operation with clean and modern facilities. Duties will include all aspects of the daily swine operation as well as seasonal duties of the grain operation.
We are seeking a candidate for a full-time position that enjoys working in the agriculture industry, and we offer a competitive salary package. Experience is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time


12 pcs in the box
6 boxes or 72 pcs / layer
11 layers or 66 boxes or 792 pcs / CC
We bear no responsibility for plants changing colors and size depending on the season. The seasonal growth changes of the plants are not considered defects or deficiencies. The external condition of the goods may vary from the picture on www.lundagerplants.com .
The composition of MIX boxes can vary from time to time, as we strive to pack the best plants we have in stock.
During normal working hours (Monday - Friday from 7.00 to 15.00) Booking: before 12.00
By arrangement with Lundager
Monday - Friday from: 7.00 til 15.00


Large 6mm S Hooks have now been added to our growing range of handmade products.
Ideal for the greenhouse, garage, workshops and hanging baskets. We have also supplied retails outlets as a different way to hang items.
Made from 6mm round steel.
Approximately 150mm high and 70mm across.
Steel will rust if not protected.
Available in pack sizes 10,25 & 50s. Other sizes on request.
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How it began:
The Community Project
What is the community project?
The Community Project is helping the communities of two small neighbouring, rural valleys on the picturesque Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture in Kyushu maintain their society and environment with the long-term vision of providing the area with a sustainable and viable future.
Unused and overgrown paddies and arable fields are found throughout Japan. Forests are often uncared for and farmhouses in various states of ruin are prominent almost everywhere. Throughout this landscape bamboo growing rampant seems to be on a destructive march through everything standing in its path.
Richard Irving, one of the two founders of Walk Japan and also Emeritus Professor of Policy Studies at Kwansei Gakuin University in Kobe, is an expert on the issues facing rural Japan. For more than 30 years Richard has been researching and documenting rural Japan in his study area of Ayabe in Kyoto Prefecture. His research paper Environmental caretaker – Who wants the job? eloquently describes the problems of a declining and ageing population and their growing impact on rural communities.
In 2002, our CEO, Paul Christie, moved to Kunisaki, a picturesque and verdant peninsula rich in Shinto-Buddhist history, to, as he says, fulfill future as the local population continues to age and decline in numbers. Paul set about living his dream and initially started by reviving a barren hillside, which had been clear cut for timber. He then began refurbishing unused and decaying buildings; removing bamboo groves that were destroying forests and invading arable fields; establishing vegetable plots and planting fruit trees. He also helped local farmers with the planting and harvesting of rice, cutting grass on communal land, and occasionally chasing after cows that had escaped from their sheds.
What Paul started in 2002 subsequently became the core of the Walk Japan Community Project, which we formally established in 2007. Since then, the Project has grown significantly in size and scope and now also includes the provision of employment both directly and indirectly, accommodation for staff and visitors, and the dissemination of our activities and achievements to other communities and groups around Japan and overseas.
What we do
Besides just wanting to grow our own food produce our activities are allowing farmers to retire in the knowledge that their land will continue to be cared for and remain productive. Our principle agricultural activities are the growing of rice and shiitake mushrooms. We also grow a variety of fruit which include blueberries, ume plums, and yuzu and kabosu citrus. We have an organic vegetable patch to supply our staff with fresh produce and hope to expand this to become more profitable in the future through Ota Estates.
The first of our two offices in Japan is an old farmhouse in Kunisaki, which we have converted for business use. The building had been empty for over 17 years before we took it over and has since become the symbolic core of the Community Project. The office has been reconstructed with the aid of local craftsmen using timber sourced from the area.
Our work is centred on the care of cedar plantation forests; the re-establishment of mixed forests and natural environments; and the creation of an experimental forest garden, which is a self-sustaining, multi-storey vegetable and fruit copse composed of fruit trees, bushes and vines. The woodlands we are caring for or re-establishing include a variety of native trees to provide habitats for the greatest range of wildlife as possible. A major element of this are kunugi sawtooth oak forests; essential in the production of shiitake mushrooms.
We have taken over the maintenance of a number of park and public areas that had received little care over many years. These once overgrown areas are now a resource for everyone to enjoy again and the wild boar, which sheltered here, have since moved on to the relief of the local farmers.
We currently employ over 30 members of staff in our two offices in Kunisaki and on our Community Project. Our staff hail from around Japan, overseas as well the local region. Some are also raising families bringing much needed children to the school population. Our renovation program employs on a regular basis a team of builders and our Guest House and Share House employ a housekeeper. Besides helping to reverse the drift from the countryside to the big cities the people who work with us help sustain the local community at large.
We also search out long-disused and lost paths, which we then reopen as nature trails for locals and visitors to explore. We provide funding for and also hold events for the community; and work with local groups who supply our tours to Kunisaki with delicious home-made meals.


“It is in the nature of seed to be saved and exchanged. Saving seed is an ethical duty.”
THE SANTA CRUZ GROWS SEED LIBRARY at the Live Oak Public Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz is maintained by the TimeBank and is a project of the Reskilling Expo.
The mission of this free urban seed project is to increase the capacity of our community to feed itself wholesome food and to enhance biodiversity by saving and sharing productive locally-adapted varieties. We contend that the lending of garden seeds will encourage urban food production.
The Seed Library fosters community resilience, self-reliance and a culture of sharing. It operates on the honor system. You become a member of the Seed Library when you withdraw seeds to plant. We ask that you commit to growing out and returning at least one variety per year.
HOW TO USE THE SEED LIBRARY
Seeds are precious. Take only those seeds that you intend
to plant during the next season. Take only one packet per variety. Be mindful of others who will need seeds.
Learn to save seeds. Try to grow out an easy variety by letting it go-to-seed at the end of the season. Return a portion to us to help us restock. A well-stocked Seed Library will make our community stronger.
We depend on you to treat the seed drawers with care. Each person may withdraw six packets per season. Don't take more than you need. Sign your seeds out. Endeavor to learn to save seeds correctly so that you can contribute. We need the relationship of the Seed Library to the public to be one of trust and reciprocity.
We encourage all members to learn basic seed saving techniques. Returned seed will allow us to keep the Library well-stocked. We'd like to convene a Grow-Out Collective of experienced gardeners who will commit to growing certain varieties out for Seed Library use. Contact us for details.
ARE YOU NEW TO SEED SAVING?
Some seeds are easy to save. Others require more effort, experience and time. We ask people who save seeds for this Library to grow them organically.
Beginning seed savers will do well with easy-to-save plants such as peas, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and grains.
Beginners can also do well with moderately easy-to-save plants such as beets, chard, parsley, parsnips and carrots. These plants are biennials which means they produce seeds during the second growing season. You need to be willing to leave the plant in the ground longer and be mindful of its bolting cycle.
Difficult-to-save plants should be avoided by beginning seed savers because you don't always reap what you sow. These plants may cross-pollinate with another variety and produce an inedible fruit. You won't be certain what the saved seeds will produce unless you know how to save them properly.
Difficult-to-save plants are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, corn, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and melons.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SEED SAVING
If you harvest small tomatoes, you're likely to get small tomatoes when you replant. If you harvest the first tomatoes of the season, their offspring will probably produce earlier in the season.
When choosing seeds to harvest, consider size, shape, taste, health of the plant, and time of season - early, mid or late.
Keep notes with your saved seeds. Write down why you chose to save these particular seeds, where you grew them, and when you harvested them. This process will help you learn from your plants and allow you to start creating the varieties that work best for your location.
HOW TO RETURN SEEDS
- Make sure the seeds are dry.
- Remove as much of the chaff as possible.
- Label the seeds you return with as much information as possible. People who borrow your seeds will rely on what you've written to decide if this is a plant that they would like to grow. More info is better.
- Return seeds in bulk. We will package them. Excess seeds may be donated to sister Seed Libraries.
Please only return seeds from plants that you know how to save properly. Easy-to-save seeds (tomatoes, beans peas and lettuce) can be fairly reliably saved without cross-pollination or unintentional hybridization. Do not return seeds from the brassica (such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, cabbage) or cucurbit (such as cucumbers, squash, melons) families unless you have taken appropriate steps to prevent cross-pollination.
Contact us to donate seeds.


We proudly produce DOC Douro wines, premium Port Wines and Moscatel. This project that started in the early 90’s of the XX century, had on its base a centenary estate where our family has been producing Port since the last years of the XIX century. Our commitment to the production of quality wines has been, since the first moment, the heart and soul of Quinta do Portal. This effort, passion and dedication have been recognized both at a national and international level during the course of the years.
Quinta do Portal vineyards are under integrated farm management, a farming system that has the objective of producing high quality grapes by using natural resources and regulating mechanisms to replace polluting inputs and to secure sustainable farming.


Today, state Republicans will meet to mend fences, count ballots, possibly recount and eventually decide who will be the party’s candidates in the run-off election.
However, a brief diversion, maybe an idea for a summer project. How about the world’s fastest lawnmower?
Project Runningblade (flash required) has claimed the title and [...]
If they can make a chocolate powered Formula 3 racer, why not a chocolate powered lawn mower? The boys in the back have had a good time talking about this story from Reuters.
Fueled by leftover chocolate and with components made from carrots, potato starch and flax, the world’s first sustainable Formula 3 [...]
Here are some of the odds and ends bouncing around here like a fumbled football on an Auburn punt return.
Take care of your lawn mower, and it may take care of you. You never know when it might protect you from the full blast of a hand grenade.
Choosing the right lawn mower is important. (Here’s [...]
Spring has sprung, and most of you have already pulled the lawn mowers out this season. If you haven’t already sharpened your blades this season, there is no time like the present. Sharp blades and quick cuts promote healthier grass!
We at the Home of Lawn Mower Repair are not the only ones seeing problems with small engines likely caused by ethanol in gasoline. Just like this Tuscaloosa News article last week says, ethanol in gasoline is capable of hurting lawn mowers, chain saws, gas-powered weed trimmers and leaf blowers. If the gasoline [...]
Alabama has 60,000 acres of an invasive and intensely flammable weed: cogon grass. From the Washington Post this week:
“Don’t buy it, don’t dig it up, don’t plant it and just let somebody know if you see it,” said Laurie Reid, forest health specialist for the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Nationwide, over 1 [...]
Spring… songbirds are tuning up, trees are budding, baseballs are popping into catchers mitts…
Speaking of baseball (can you ever do that enough?)… the Sacramento Bee has an article of lawn care tips including some from Dave Vander Heyden, grounds manager for the baseball home of the Sacramento River Cats baseball team
When you make your resolutions for 2008, don’t forget your yard buddy, your lawn mower.
Here is a link to four simple service tips that can help keep your lawn mower a cut above the rest.
For example, here’s #1:
Lawn mower owners should clean their units as often as possible, but minimize [...]
Before you put your lawn mower away for the winter, you can put them to good use this fall…
The easiest way to dispose of leaves is to simply mow them into the turf. Regular mowing during the fall will chop the leaves into small pieces and allow them to filter into the [...]
If you want Doc and the rest of the back room gang to put down their tools for a moment and maybe even get glassy-eyed, ask them about last week’s lawn mower pull in Oak Grove and what they would do with a lawn mower if they had five or six thousand dollars [...]
Two tips for your lawn mower especially related to our disastrous drought.
- Raise the blade on your lawn mower. Closely cropped grass requires more water.
- Recycle your grass clippings back into your lawn by using a mulching mower. Your lawn will require less water (and you will also save time [...]
In the back of the shop, the usual crowd was gathered around an old Evinrude 2-cycle that Doc had pulled apart, when talk came around, as it often does, to politics. Lots of jawing over many days, lots of input from people across the political spectrum, and pretty soon they figured that they’d answered [...]
Lawn mower stories…
In a story reminiscent of the movie The Straight Story (itself based on a true story), a man sets out to travel across Texas on a riding lawn mower (and expects to finish this week). 624 miles. On a riding lawn mower. To call attention to his favorite [...]


Brackish Solutions is one of South Carolina's first industrial hemp companies as one of a handful of selected participants in the state's inaugural Hemp Pilot program in 2016. Our expertise is in hemp farming and supply for both industrial applications and medical-grade CBD production.
We will continue to raise awareness of the 2014 Farm Bill, and support for the Senate Bill 134, Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015, and HR 3530, Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017, which would allow South Carolina and all American farmers to cultivate hemp like almost every other industrialized nation.
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Structural characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant activities of polysaccharides extracted from Qingzhuan brick tea
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The crude tea polysaccharides (CTPS) from Qingzhuan brick tea(QZBT) were extracted and fractionated to afford two fractions, namely TPS-1 and TPS-2. Analyses were conducted concerning the structural characterization and antioxidant activities of these samples. Component analysis revealed that the carbohydrate, uronic acid, protein and polyphenol contents of these samples differed significantly. Fourier transform infrared analysis showed that these samples showed similar characteristic absorption peaks for polysaccharides. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, circular dichroism, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analyses indicated that there were considerable differences in the presence of protein, surface features, conformational characteristics and thermodynamic behaviors. For antioxidant activities in vitro, CTPS, TPS-1 and TPS-2 exhibited concentration-dependent antioxidant activities, with TPS-2 showing significantly higher antioxidant activity than CTPS and TPS-1. These results provide a scientific and strong foundation for the use of tea polysaccharides(TPS) from QZBT and further research towards the relationships between the characteristics and antioxidant activities of TPS.
Xinhe Yang,Zhonghua Liu
Xinhe Yang,Mingjun Huang,Caiqin Qin,Bangyu Lv,Qingli Mao,Zhonghua Liu


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We have seen some impressive Winter Barley yields so far, with the highest yielding fields reaching 11.5t/ha. Many growers are waiting for the wheat fields to be cut for variety selection for Harvest 2016. With regards to OSR, many farmers are home saving seed to cut down on some of the costs assocaited with growing rape.


Peep sticks Spin the wheel, Peep sticks, also known as peep tubes or peepers, are small tubes or sticks that are inserted into the ground or soil to observe the roots of a plant, either for research or educational purpose or to check if they are healthy or not. that you can use to pick a random item from the list: 3.Natalia Flores, 4.Elizabeth Jalomo, 5.Felicia Flores, 9.Rosey Reyna, 11.Arnulfo Diaz, 12.Patricia R, 13.Jennifer M, 15.Natalia Flores, 17.Elizabeth Jalomo.
They can be made of various materials such as plastic, glass or metal. These tools are commonly used in horticulture and botany, to help identify and diagnose issues with a plant's roots, such as disease or pests, or to check on the growth and development of a plant's roots. Peep sticks can be used for both indoor and outdoor plants, and can be used in a variety of settings, including in greenhouses, gardens, and laboratories.


You’ve come across Asian Poppy, the Easter lily. But did you know that there are many other attractive exotic flowers that can be expanded in the yard? Some of these plants are more uncommon, some unusual in the reality that they are not actually even plants, but are actually seeds as well as, often, bloodsuckers. By learning more about these exotic plants you might grow an incredible specimen that you can grow in your very own backyard. The Asian poppy is one such plant. This is an extremely common poppy that is used to create black opium. While most of poppy seeds are utilized for the manufacture of black opium, some of them are used to enhance the production of their pollen. This suggests that by purchasing an Oriental Poppy, or a range that has some Oriental plant pollen in it, you will certainly be boosting the amount of plant pollen that you are entering your yard. It’s a win-win for you. There are some other unique plants that you can expand besides Oriental poppy. By making the effort to discover the ranges that are offered and the distinctions in between them, you will have the ability to have a wonderful garden with the kinds of plants you want. As an example, some poppies, called Dogbane, have a fragrance that is unpleasant to humans but pleasant for the poppy. Various other poppies, called Dogbane as well as Meconopsis, are much more invasive, however beautiful to check out. While Asian Popsies require a soil that is ideal for expanding, most various other unique plants do not. As a matter of fact, a few of the most effective dirts are located in the dirt that is found in garden shops, and also you must do your shopping based on the sort of plants you intend to grow. If you’re growing Papaver somniferum or Fichus, the soil probably won’t appropriate for expanding any of those types. It’s an excellent concept to get some soil samples residence prior to you most likely to the shop. As soon as you have the soil, you need to start expanding your poppies. You can utilize poppy seeds for starters. Poppy seeds do not have to be the typical seed selection; nevertheless, using poppy seeds as your only resource of seeds could not be the best idea. You can constantly get poppies from a trusted breeder and also get a few of the appropriate seed mixes. As soon as you have actually obtained your poppy seeds, you’ll be ready to place the poppies in the soil as well as begin growing! As your poppies grow you will see brand-new flowers create, till you are ready to make an additional plant – it actually is as easy as that. When expanding poppies from seed, it is necessary to maintain your plants healthy throughout all stages of development. You do not wish to take shortcuts when expanding exotic plants such as poppies!


In Natural Wine Part 1: What Is It?—published in this blog on January 5, 2016 (see Menu)— I explored the current understanding of the term “natural” wine and the confusing lack of defining standards. Even though consensus is elusive—and maybe that’s how it should be—there is one thing everyone agrees on: a “natural” wine is made from organically grown grapes. Period. With that as a backdrop Part 2 explores the state of current affairs in Switzerland. (The image above is the amazing Domaine de Beudon, a pioneering biodynamic vineyard and winery outside of Fully in the Valais. It is intended to demonstrate the extremes some accept to make natural wine.)
In the summer of 2014 winegrowers in Switzerland resumed their campaign against powdery mildew and bunch rot by breaking out a newly authorized, synthetically derived fungicide called “Moon Privilege“, relegating the comparatively benign and time tested treatments of the past to the sidelines. Initial spraying began in August 2014 without incident but in June the following year vignerons began to realize that something was amiss: vine leaves began to curl up and die, while misshapen clusters of berries formed but stopped growing. Quick to respond, the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture withdrew its approval of the fungicide and Bayer AG, the manufacturer, recommended against its continued use in vineyards. All in all more than 900 Swiss winegrowers—more than half of the industry—were affected, losing 5% of the total crop or six million bottles. (2015 yields were actually 15% below the decade average, indicating that some valid claims lapsed—perhaps some growers were too embarrassed to file a claim?) Stunningly, but without admitting fault, Bayer negotiated reparations with winegrowers in Switzerland to the tune of CHF 50 million.
Meanwhile, across the border in France, the spiritual home of the natural wine movement, the multi-national chemical companies Bayer, Syngenta, Monsanto and Dow collectively sold more than 65,000 tons of pesticides in 2014 making it the number one market for pesticides in Europe. The extent of France’s pesticide addiction was first brought to light in a 2013 article in Modern Farmer magazine and most recently amplified in a documentary on France 2 television (broadcast February 2, 2016) titled Produits Chimiques: Nos Enfants en Danger. In it the winegrowing regions of Bordeaux and Champagne are outed as the biggest users of the most dangerous pesticides and because of their haphazard application, the health of workers, the public and children in nearby suburban schools was endangered. On a personal note, the specter of residual pesticides lurking deep within the wine and the fabled terroir of the Gironde is another serious disincentive for me to revisit this hotbed of otherwise monotonous wine.
The bottom line—two countries, two stories, one inescapable conclusion: the commitment to the production of clean, natural wine and truly sustainable farming practices is still a dream.
Such revelations, while disturbing, are not a surprise. Wine is big business in France and throughout western Europe. The barriers to entry are high and getting higher. Pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, mechanization, laboratory rectification and additives are net cost savers; they incrementally drive up the cost of goods but they also substantially lower the cost of labor, enable massive economies of scale and guarantee a marketable product year after year. It’s no accident that the regions of Bordeaux and Champagne are the biggest offenders. Multi-national conglomerate ownership is focused there and these forces understand that leveraging the centuries of goodwill their takeovers have accrued is good business. Conglomerates that invest in vineyards do so with quarterly results in mind and because of technology and chemistry the production of consistently monotonous wine is now scalable and repeatable. These are the prerequisite steps necessary to build or maintain a successful brand and the building of brands is the ultimate imprimatur of corporate success and stewardship. Under these circumstances it’s no wonder that the natural wine movement is most ardent in France with its vulnerable national patrimony at stake.
No such excuse in Switzerland. Corporate ownership is insignificant and small family farms are the norm. That’s why the high number of synthetic chemical users here is so disappointing. 50% of the Swiss industry is a high number when one considers that this was one single fungicide used in a single season. It causes me to wonder what other choices are made for expediency. Environmental commitment and product integrity require more. Shouldn’t the phrase “Made in Switzerland” refer to a quality that goes above and beyond the ordinary?
This is not to condemn the Swiss outright as careless stewards of their land. Small family wineries are embracing organic and biodynamic methodologies and seeing positive results in their vineyards and in the bottle. Larger concerns are devoting individual parcels to experimentation and seeing similar results. These are positive developments but they are occurring at a glacial pace and often without the proper support of governments and local agencies. The level of winemaking in Switzerland is on a par with the best in the world but no discussion of natural wine production can proceed without a commitment to sound, sustainable viticulture. If the Swiss are to offer their wines to the world, and with increasing frequency they are, isn’t it best to do so with integrity, sustainability and good stewardship as its calling card? It’s the wave of the future and will be a huge advantage in the world’s marketplace going forward.
Production Intégrée (PI): The Current Standard
In agriculture you are either conventional or in some form sustainable. Conventional agriculture allows for anything that is not explicitly forbidden as a matter of public policy or safety. Its mandate is to derive the maximum yield per hectare as cost efficiently as possible. The sustainable model seems to go slightly further. Its philosophy of production focuses upon three principles: economic viability, environmental responsibility and employee and public welfare; a fourth principle of accountability would have been useful here. At its extreme end are the fraternal twins organic and biodynamic agriculture neither of which harbor any ambiguity about what is and is not allowed: no synthetic chemicals, period. What’s left in the middle is a mess.
Reasoned agriculture or Agriculture Raisonée (AR) as it’s known in France and Production Intégrée (PI) as it’s known in Switzerland is the industry’s attempt to humanize conventional agriculture. Both enumerate a set of suggested practices that to the layman feel good but in the end fall short of real commitment because they require nothing more than good faith effort. As Antoine Lepetite-de la Bigne so bluntly states in his book What’s So Special About Biodynamic Wine?:
“Let us be loud and clear: reasoned agriculture, which uses agrochemicals less irrationally and demonstrates slightly more awareness of their drawbacks, is nothing more than conventional agriculture.”
He’s right. Switzerland’s “Moon Privilege” scandal is direct evidence. By some estimates 80% of the Swiss vignobles claim to adhere to the PI methodology. If this is so then a commitment to reasoned agriculture that results in such widespread synthetic chemical use amounts to no commitment at all. Admittedly, Swiss vineyards are notoriously difficult to work, especially in the Lavaux and the Valais, but that hasn’t deterred some organic and biodynamic growers there from responding to the challenge. There are several growers, some highlighted in these pages, who have made a go of it and are producing stellar, uncompromising wines. Difficult terrain in Bierzo, Priorato, Alto Adige, the Mosel and elsewhere in Europe has proven no impediment to the most committed organic and biodynamic growers, nor should it to the industrious Swiss.
As I visit growers and winemakers in my new home of Switzerland I am awestruck by the history and traditions of its wine industry. The beauty of its wine lands is second to none and the range and diversity of its wines is thrilling, especially to one so newly acquainted. It is also gratifying to see the next generation of vignerons take its place at the table, newly armed with training, life-long contacts and influences from around the globe. They bring back from their travels an infectious enthusiasm for old-school ways and natural methods. Their preferences bode well for the future and fortunes of organic and biodynamic viticulture and their commitment is essential. Their voices and actions must be loud and clear and with the proper help and encouragement, they will succeed.
The Swiss government has a role to play here. Recent federal forays into traditional areas of cantonal authority regarding wine production and labeling is currently sparking industry debate. It appears that some uniformity and consistent regulation on a national scale is at hand. Why not at this point in the discussion attempt to encourage the conversion of PI viticulture into organic or biodynamic methodologies through government assistance and subsidies. Agriculture in Switzerland is already subsidized to a large degree. A program to limit government’s financial exposure to the family wine enterprise could be tailored to the first three years of conversion—these are the years of lower yields and increased costs for growers—afterwards the commitment ends and the benefits take hold. The opportunity for growers to convert remains an option for ten years during which time a tax on synthetic chemical use is phased in. A nation richer in bio-diverse soils and a cleaner environment, boasting a powerful national standard for a new and emerging export product (natural wine), resulting in a model for other forms of agriculture and food production to follow, is strong incentive and both socially and economically beneficial. The premium the world pays for Swiss products would have a new and morally defensible justification.
Lest I be so naive to ignore the powerful interests of the chemical industry and the economic interests of Switzerland itself, it is increasingly clear that the chemical conglomerates are under attack and may be on the decline, at least in wealthy, health conscious nations. The industry has no moral ground here and is quickly facing stricter regulation and outright bans. Currently France is preparing to ban certain synthetics and the United States, California in particular, is doing the same. Switzerland with its scale, the clustering of its vineyards and the will of a new, environmentally conscious generation is the perfect test case for this type of mass conversion. It’s time to end the illusion of Production Intégrée by committing to real, sustainable change. The opportunity for Switzerland to market itself as the premier producer of natural and sustainably made wine awaits.


Empire Clean Cities and the New York Corn and Soybean Growers Associations (NYCSGA) are partnering to promote and support the growing soybean farming community in New York State. Locally grown soybean crops can be used in a variety of different products, serving as a feedstock to several industries in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.
SOYBEANS in New York state
- NY Soybean production has increased an estimated 65% (from 198k to 305k) in acreage & 38% in value of production (from $47M to $125M) since 2006 according to the USDA's NY Annual Bulletin.
- According to Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, soybeans grown in NY are somewhat higher in protein content (34% vs. 37%) & lower in oil content (16% vs. 18.5%) than soybeans grown in the Corn Belt.
- In recent years, many farmers and Cornell researchers have been planting soybeans as a cover crop to protect the soil, promote crucial nutrient recycling processes, and foster integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
primary Soy-based products + USe
- Food companies use soybean as a legume (edamame), as a cooking oil (soybean oil), as a meat-replacement (tofu), as a flour (soy flour), as an additive (soy lecithin), or as a dairy alternative (soy milk).
- Domestic poultry, meat, and aquaculture industries incorporate soybean meal in feedstocks.
- Soybean oil makes up about ~50% of US domestic biodiesel feedstock
- NYC requires all heating oil be at least a 2% blend of Bioheat, containing biodiesel feedstocks like soybean.
Benefits of soybeans + biodiesel
- National Institute of Health links soy protein with heart health as it may slightly lower levels of bad cholesterol.
- Soybean is a high oleic oil that is high in unsaturated fat, low in saturated fat, and has no trans fat, which makes it an ideal choice for food companies to preserve a product's flavor and shelf-life.
- Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning, renewable alternative to petroleum diesel, reducing GHGs by up to 86%.
- ~80% of original equipment manufacturers support the use of biodiesel blends of at least B20 in their existing diesel vehicles.
Who can benefit from soybean Farming?
- Local New York State soybean farmers and rural economies
- Restaurants and larger food & beverage industries
- Fleets or anyone else interested in reducing emissions and high performance alternative fuels
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Jeremy Napp is the owner and operator of Napping Bee Apiary located in the Susquehanna River Valley of central Pennsylvania. Jeremy’s passion for nature and agriculture led him to become a beekeeper over a decade ago. What started out as a hobby has grown into a sideline business. Napping Bee Apiary supplies bees for pollination services as well as produces honey and other bee related products for health and wellness.
Recently Jeremy fulfilled a longtime goal of becoming a Master Beekeeper. For the past two and half years he has studied through Cornell University’s department of agricultural sciences and department of entomology to earn his Master Beekeeping certification. With the scientific knowledge gained through this education, Jeremy and Napping Bee Apiary has started a queen bee breeding program. The program is aimed at creating disease and pest resistance in honey bees through selective breeding and genetics.


Home-grown in containers: 12 hacks for container vegetable gardening ideas for small areas.
Not everyone has a huge backyard or plenty of space to grow your vegetables, herbs, fruits or plants. Or even enough for a square foot gardening.
That does not mean that you can’t have a beautiful and well-maintained garden in containers. Luckily there are plenty of plants that grow healthy in pots, many are doing a great job growing vegetables in containers. If you are planning to make a vegetable garden design but you are concerned about the space, I have good news for you! You just got to get creative about the use of your space.
Here we selected some awesome hacks for your container gardening and trough planter ideas. Plus there are a lot of recycling and up-cycling materials that can be used. Click on the blog posts to go directly to the blogger’s tutorial.
Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas
1. Decorative clay pots from Mod Podge Rocks Blog: Perfect if you want to add a little bit of style to your indoor herb garden with these plant pot designs.
2. Terracotta pots craft for kids from Mama Smiles: It is always a good idea to involve the kids early on and teach them gardening skills. This tutorial will help you do just that by letting the kids decorate their own flower pot design that can be used to grow your kitchen garden in pots too.
Want some craft inspiration? Check out our favorite craft ideas here.
3. Container Gardening stand and decorative clay pots from The Country Chick Cottage: Adorable and perfect if you have very limited space, in an apartment, for instance, to use these vertical garden containers in a tower-like setup.
4. Raised bed herb garden tutorial from The Organic Kitchen: What we love about these raised garden containers is that you can plant quite a lot yet you can easily move the planter in the garden or apartment to get more light exposure or just to get a different raised bed garden layout.
5. DIY Flower Pot Tower from Reuse Grow Enjoy: Again if you have a very small space this idea and tutorial will help you make container gardening a success in your home too.
6. Reuse old plastic containers from The Professional Mom Project: From food to paint containers anything goes when it is to reuse and up-cycle plastic.
Growing your own food is a great way to encourage children to have a healthy diet. Discover our tips to healthy eating for kids here.
7. Mason Jars herb garden from The Farm Girl gabs: Possibly the cutest herb garden container around, you can make these work in any space.
8. Fabric covered pots from Kicking it with Kelly: Fun and easy Spring gardening project to give a bit of personality to your small garden.
9. Newspaper plant pot from Thrifty Jinxy: You can’t get any more budget than this! Fun, easy and environmentally friendly choice.
10. Simple wood box from Homestead Wishing: Back to basic with this very simple and efficient way to container garden in small spaces.
11 Upcycle tin can planter tutorial from Thrifty Jinxy: Never throw a can away or an old sock (those ones that you never find the pair after a few washes…). They will make indoor garden ideas come to life!
12. DIY Garden Markers from Mashup Mom: Simple and easy tutorial to make your herbs and vegetables pots.


1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bethany Baptist Church
72 Ryan St
Winter sowing is the process of planting seeds outdoors in a container during the winter months. The container remains outdoors until the seedlings emerge in the spring. The container protects the seeds from animals and harsh weather, but the exposure to colder temps breaks dormancy and the seeds germinate.
In this workshop, attendees will learn the skills needed to start their own winter sowing and will receive some reference materials to take home.
Attendees will need to bring a vessel for planting (milk jug, milk carton, juice bottle, 1/2 liter soda bottle, empty pound salad greens container, etc.) and seeds. You can usually find these in a variety of places as they become available (dollar stores and hardware stores, etc). We will have some seeds available as well.
Registration is required and space is limited. Masks are required.
After registering, a more detailed list of materials needed will be sent along with any other important details needed.


We have collection points in Herne Hill, East Dulwich, Peckham, West Dulwich, Brixton, Camberwell, West
Norwood, and Crystal Palace, and will be adding more.
Great veg grown with minimum intervention from farms who we work in partnership with
Minimum packaging and transportation so we can pay the farmers a good price for their produce
Collected by you locally - often on the day it was picked
That simple and as sustainable as we can make it.
What our customers say:
"I am absolutely delighted with my mixed bag of vegetables each week and think it's very good value for money. The vegetables are so fresh and taste amazing. I feel as though I have just picked them straight from the field!"
"Just to say a big thank you for all the veg. Really enjoying it. It's fantastic and a big thank you to all the growers too."


To ensure effective transfer of knowledge, we let all our beneficiaries implement project activities themselves. The ripple effect ensures experience is disseminated throughout the target villages. Before a project closes, local communities are ready to sustain their activities and skills in the long term.
The establishment and training of community-based organizations (CBOs) undertaking sustainable livelihood activities imparts skills which allow group members to effect the changes in their communities and their own lives, to access commune NRM (Natural Resource Management) funding and/or resources and to have a voice in local government to communicate their needs and concerns as well as to participate in commune development planning.
Such groups put community support structures in place that allow beneficiaries to exchange knowledge and experiences as well as to work together to set prices, access markets and secure revenues for their products. Project teams also conduct training and facilitate the establishment of group saving components within groups as a mean for members to purchase the necessary materials for the continuation, repair, and/or expansion of livelihood activities upon CRDT project completion.
CRDT builds the capacity of selected model farmers/group members and provides them with intensive training in skills needed to build their capacity related to sustainable livelihood activities. These skill sets remain with village model farmers and extension workers providing a source of information and assistance on technical implementation to all group members long after the project finishes.
Additional training is also delivered on improved agricultural practices by providing study tours for beneficiaries to learn about the success of other CRDT projects and/or other selected facilities in Cambodia. Study tours allow farmers to exchange experiences with each other on related project activities thereby generating increased motivation and interest in these activities. Seeing results among other like-minded farmers before activities are undertaken allows new project participants to visualize success and contributes to the sustainability of the project.
Based on the benefits and success of other project activities, the combination of supplying renewable resource infrastructure, clean water supply, seeds and a detailed training program, ensures that the benefits of this integrated organic system will be self sustaining and aid in breaking the local cycle of poverty. As a result, the living condition within villages improves substantially and continues to do so into the future.


In the spring of 2014, our dream of a Robert’s Learning Garden was realized. Since that time, our students have been engaged in caretaking and classroom experiences with our Roberts Learning Garden. Students have planted and harvested tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow beans, Swiss chard, green peppers, sweet potatoes, and white eggplants as well as various herbs and flowers. Both students and staff have enjoyed special dishes made from items harvested from our garden.
Our students have also examined seeds from the marigolds, dried herbs in the classrooms, dissected the plants to learn about plant parts, and used microscopes to compare and contrast plant cells using the specimens from the garden. Both students and staff have enjoyed special dishes made from items harvested from our garden. In the upcoming year we will look for new and exciting ways to incorporate activities in the Learning Garden into our STEM initiative.