Here is my green colored carolina blackrose in comparison with balinese grape (alphonse lavale).
I bought the balinese grape at carrefour in denpasar, no one liked it, just me, they bought for themselves red globe, i always buy balinese grape when i’m in bali. It is sweet, tangy and tart, the seeds are large and bitter and can hurt your tounge if you chew them too much. I like to chew the seed because of its grape seed oil.
Carolina blackrose, simply known as caroline grape in indonesia, has much different taste than balinese grape, it is crunchier, much sweeter, with a fragrance aroma, maybe this is what is called muscat flavor, and mine because i used fruit growth hormon, the seed formation is a few, maybe just 1-2 small seed and not even bitter, and it failed to color. every person tasted the grape liked it, they said it is sweeter and more fragrance than red globe, though smaller.
I applied once the hormon on the 7th day after bloom, one of the result is the fruit stem also enlarge triple than normal diameter. in the previous season, i applied it on the 14th and 21st day after bloom and the fruit stem diameter stay normal.
I don’t know what is the ingredient in the “sar-bu” fruit growth hormon because there is no explanation in the label. But surely every time i used it, after the harvest, the grape vine weakening, the growth is stunted and need extra 3-4 months to rejuvenate again to be ready for next fruiting.
Maybe because it is sensitive to gibberelin. I read in some australian table grape web, the maroo seedless variety which is a crossed of carolina blackrose and ruby seedless(?) also sensitive to gibberelin. Grapevine sensitive to gibberelin will reduce their vigor and fruiting in the next growth.
As far as i know, there are 2 other kinds of grape in bali, both have green color, one is called bali putih (means white colored from bali) and the other called anggur belgie / belgium grape / kediri kuning (yellow colored from kediri).


Ramzy Abd Alsaheb, Koh Zwin Zjeh, Roslinda Abd Malek, Jaafar Kamil Abdullah, Ashraf El Baz, Nehal El Deeb, Daniel Dailin, Siti Zulaiha Hanapi, Dalia Sukmawati and Hesham El Enshasy* Pages 211 - 218 ( 8 )
Background: For many years, Ganoderma was highly considered as biofactory for the production of different types of bioactive metabolites. Of these bioactive compounds, polysaccharides gained much attention based on their high biotherapeutic properties. Therefore, special attention has been paid during the last years for the production of mushrooms bioactive compounds in a closed cultivation system to shorten the cultivation time and increase the product yield.
Objectives: This work focuses on the development of a simple cultivation strategy for exopolysaccharides (EPS) production using Ganoderma lucidum and submerged cultivation system.
Methods: At first, the best medium supporting EPS production was chosen experimentally from the current published data. Second, like many EPS production processes, carbon and nitrogen concentrations were optimized to support the highest production of polysaccharides in the shake flask level. Furthermore, the process was scaled up in 16-L stirred tank bioreactor.
Results: The results clearly demonstrated that the best cultivation strategy was cultivation under controlled pH conditions (pH 5.5). Under this condition, the maximal volumetric and specific yield of EPS production were, 5.0 g/L and 0.42 g/g, respectively.
Conclusion: The current results clearly demonstrate the high potential use of submerged cultivation system as an alternative to conventional solid-state fermentation for EPS production by G. lucidum. Furthermore, the optimization of both carbon and nitrogen sources concentration and scaling up of the process showed a significant increase in both volumetric and specific EPS production.
Ganoderma lucidum, submerged culture, Pilot-scale, polysaccharide, mushrooms, morphology.
Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad,, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, College of Science and Technology, Basrah University, Basrah, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, Sadat University, Sadat City, City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications, New Burg Al Arab, Alexandria, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Faculty of Mathemetics and Natural Sciences, Universiti Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru


The main reason that
we are not happy with organic products in the markets is
the sizes (sometimes we also see the problem with freshness).
For example, compare the onions:
“Same price, but smaller” which means organic is a lot more expensive.
Well, I am an organic person, but…
at this point, I feel like that’s not fair.
So, I tried to compare the taste of each of the onions;
well, the organic onion won.
I meant the organic onion was sweeter than the regular one.
Believe it or not, organic tastes better.
Actually in many cases,
I have done this test with other vegetables
that I have grown in my garden.
This is the reason why I still can’t forget about organics.
And who doesn’t want a clean and tasty food?
Are you asking me,
“Is organic better for your health?”
Then, this is my answer, “I don’t think the pesticides are good for you”.
I just want a better price on organics.
Otherwise I should grow more vegetables
in my palm-size garden.


The plans have been made....the seeds are started (tomatoes and peppers that is)....now we just wait. As my Grandma Eula would say, wait until you can go in the garden with your bare feet and feel comfortable on the soil.....then it's time to plant.
I enjoy mapping out my planting in the garden...I rotate each year from raised bed to raised bed. Farmers do it, so I figure I should too. Can I count myself as a farmer? I think I will.


What is a water footprint?
We consume much more water than we think. Everything we use, wear, buy, sell and eat takes water to make.
The water footprint shows the total volume of fresh water consumed to produce each of the goods and services we use. It can be calculated for a single process, such as growing wheat, for a product, such as a pair of shoes, for the car fuel we buy, or for an entire multi-national company. The water footprint can also give us an idea how much water is being used by a particular country or globally.
“The water footprint is a measure of humanity’s appropriation of fresh water in volumes of water consumed and/or polluted.”
By the year 2030, experts predict that global demand for water will surpass supply by 40 percent. Impacts from climate change have already led to changes to the water cycle, leading to prolonged periods of drought (and, conversely, more extreme rainfall) in some areas. Reduced water supplies could add to water insecurity in all countries.
The water footprint shine a light on a broad range of questions for companies, governments and individuals:
where is the water dependence in the company’s operations or supply chain?
how well are regulations protecting water resources?
is it possible to do something to reduce water footprint and help to manage water for both people and nature?
Depending on the question, the water footprint can be measured in cubic metres per tonne of production, per hectare of cropland, per unit of currency and in other functional units. The water footprint give everyone a solid frame of reference that helps to understand for what purposes our limited freshwater resources are being consumed and polluted and the world be more efficient and sustainable with water use. It depends on where the water is taken from and when. If it comes from a place where water is already scarce, the consequences can be significant and require action.
Direct and indirect water use
The water footprint looks at both direct and indirect water use of a process, product, company or sector and includes water consumption and pollution throughout the full production cycle from the supply chain to the end-user.
The water footprint has three components: green, blue and grey. Together, these components provide a comprehensive picture of water use by delineating the source of water consumed, either as rainfall/soil moisture or surface/groundwater, and the volume of fresh water required for assimilation of pollutants.
The three elements of the water footprint: blue, green, and gray
Blue water footprint element is the amount of surface water resources and groundwater that is evaporated or used directly in the production chain of a particular product. In terms of consumption, it refers to the volume of water used and then evaporated or incorporated into a product; from either surface or groundwater, that is not returned to the reservoir from which it is drawn.
Green water footprint element is water from precipitation that is stored in the root zone of the soil and evaporated, transpired or incorporated by plants. One example is rainwater, provided that it does not stagnate in the soil and is able to filter into the ground.
Grey water footprint element is defined as the amount of fresh water required to dilute the pollutant load generated in manufacturing by a given process, to maintain unchanged the concentrations naturally present in its original source and to meet specific water quality, as determined by state and local standards.
The relation between consumption and water use
“The interest in the water footprint is rooted in the recognition that human impacts on freshwater systems can ultimately be linked to human consumption, and that issues like water shortages and pollution can be better understood and addressed by considering production and supply chains as a whole,” says Professor Arjen Y. Hoekstra, creator of the water footprint concept.
“Water problems are often closely tied to the structure of the global economy. Many countries have significantly externalised their water footprint, importing water-intensive goods from elsewhere. This puts pressure on the water resources in the exporting regions, where too often mechanisms for wise water governance and conservation are lacking. Not only governments, but also consumers, businesses and civil society communities can play a role in achieving a better management of water resources.”
Some facts and figures
The production of one kilogramme of beef requires approximately 15 thousand litres of water (94% green, 3% blue, 3% grey water footprint). There is a huge variation around this global average. The precise footprint of a piece of beef depends on factors such as the type of production system and the composition and origin of the feed of the cow.
The water footprint of a 150-gramme soy burger produced in the Netherlands is about 160 litres. A beef burger from the same country costs on average about 1000 litres.
The global water footprint of humanity in the period 1996-2005 was 9087 billions of cubic meters per year (74% green, 11% blue, 15% grey). Agricultural production contributes 92% to this total footprint.
Water scarcity affects over 2.7 billion people for at least one month each year.


Visit our Blueberry U Pick In Michigan page for more information about blueberries. There are many different types of berries, and we want to help you learn which ones are best suited to the climate in your area. We hope this blog post can give you some insight into where you can get the best blueberries in Michigan.
Blueberries are a delicious summer fruit. They’re a great source of vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and are low in calories. They’re also very popular here in Michigan.
The blueberry farm in Michigan offers some of the freshest and most delicious blueberries grown in the United States. If you are looking for fresh Michigan blueberries for your own culinary creations or gift baskets, check out the blueberry u pick website.
If you love blueberries, you should head over to our site Blueberry U Pick In Michigan to find the best places to pick your own berries.
When is the blueberry picking season in Michigan?
When is the blueberry picking season in Michigan? Find out the best places to pick blueberries and the best times to visit.
The blueberry picking season is in full swing here in Michigan. Many of you have probably already gone out and picked some blueberries. The trick is finding the best blueberries around. If you’re looking for a great spot to pick blueberries in the Michigan area, check out our list of the best places to pick blueberries in Michigan.
Michigan is known for its amazing blueberries. We have two distinct blueberry picking seasons here in Michigan. Early in the season we have the highbush blueberries, which are picked with a handheld basket.
We are always looking for fresh, organic, and delicious blueberries. As a matter of fact, we have some that were picked in Michigan! We think you will like this blog.
When can you pick blueberries in Michigan?
In this post, we will discuss the best time to pick blueberries in Michigan. We also go into detail about how to pick blueberries at home with instructions and pictures.
Blueberries are one of the most delicious fruits that grow in Michigan, but unfortunately they are quite difficult to harvest. If you are looking for places to visit in Michigan to pick blueberries, here are some options that we recommend.
Can you pick blueberries in Michigan? If you live in Michigan, you can start picking blueberries any time from mid-June through early August. They have a good yield and taste great!
Blueberry bushes are everywhere in the North Central region of the U.S. This article describes some of the best places to find these delicious treats in Michigan.
Interactive Map of U Pick Blueberries in Michigan!!
This map includes detailed information on U Pick Blueberries in Michigan. We have compiled all the most current U Pick Blueberries listings from various sources into one map for your convenience.
Pick blueberries in Michigan has been a tradition since the mid-1800s. In 1884, an enterprising group of farmers formed the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association. The association produced a handbook which was used to market Michigan Blueberries. That same year, the Michigan state fair started accepting blueberries as a premium food product, so the industry grew in popularity.
U Pick Blueberries is an interactive map of Michigan that lets users search for blueberry fields by address, county, or ZIP code. The map was designed as part of a research project to determine the best method for providing information to consumers. In addition, this map was created as a tool for the Michigan Farm Bureau, which wanted to share information about Michigan’s blueberry industry
This is my conclusion to my conclusion, the last of the 5 conclusions. Blueberries are so easy to grow, they love sunshine, and love to be picked! I am excited to see how the fruit grows over the next few years, and I know that I’ll be picking them all the time!
U pick Blueberries in Michigan is a wonderful experience with your family. We have been picking blueberries all over Michigan since 1996. We are the oldest U pick Blueberries in Michigan. Our goal is to provide excellent service to our customers. We have a great selection of blueberries and are looking forward to seeing you soon!


Burley tobaccos are air cured and harvested by the stalk. The air curing process which takes place in an open barn under natural weather conditions takes 4 to 6 weeks. The leaves will turn from green to light tan or brown. The world's best Burleys are grown in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Virginia tobaccos are cured after they are harvested, leaf by leaf in the fields, when the tobacco is ripe. The green leaves turn yellow during the curing time. Virginia tobaccos are grown in many countries around the world. The Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia produce outstanding flue cured tobaccos.


When I was growing up, my grandparents babysat my sister and I every day after school and on PA Days at their flower shop. We would help build boxes, listen to stories while my grandfather cleaned thorns off the roses, and watch as my grandmother created beautiful arrangements while humming her favourite old tunes.
For the past 20 years, my own mother has built a showstopper of a garden surrounding her own home. She adores roses and perennials, and has reaped some bountiful harvests from her veggie gardens. Over the past 12 years, she has shared all kinds of gardening wisdom with me as I built my own perennial gardens and veggie gardens. A day in the garden with my mom is truly a delight, and every week when she visits, one of my favourite things to do is accompany her on a garden tour where she points out what she likes and what can be improved (and how so) in my own gardens.
But nothing is sweeter than watching my own children as they pick cherry tomatoes right off the plant and pop them into their mouths! It can seem like forever before the tomatoes start ripening toward the middle of August, but they are so worth the wait! [Read more...]


NEW– Prayer Warriors! The Women’s Bible Study called In The Word formed a prayer warrior phone chain to pray for your request. Please call Alice Miller to start the chain at 712-882-1247 or 712-880-2380. Other people interested in being added to the chain to help pray call Alice.
RAGBRAI (July 22) We have a committee working on Ragbrai. We plan to serve homemade fruit pies. Please help us by choosing one of the following:
§ Make a 9 inch deep dish homemade fruit pie (no eggs)
§ Donate the cost of a pie ($15)
We are asking that all pies be homemade. If you don’t bake, we have people that will bake a pie for you. So fellas, let us hear from you.
We hope to collect 100 homemade fruit pies. This will be a good money maker for the church debt. Please sign up by June 1st. There is a sheet in back of the church, or call us. PLEASE HELP!
Joan – 882-2560 Lin – 883-2515
Marilyn – 870-1947 Janeal – 881=1640
Ramona – 883-2051 Thank you! The Ragbrai Committee
IN NEED OF PEOPLE TO RUN SCREENS ON SUNDAY. We need a few more people that are willing to run the screens on Sunday morning. It is not a hard job to learn. We are short on help and really need volunteers!! Please talk to Shelly Boyle 880-1105 or Mark Greiner 880-0246 for more information.
St. Matthew Community Garden: We have been blessed with donations to help fill our garden with plants/seeds. We have been successful in getting most of the planting done with several volunteers. We are still in need of helping hands this summer with the work that it takes to keep the garden growing. Please find it in your hearts to come help weed and water the garden. I find this a wonderful way of helping and reaching out to all the people in our community. Lets come together and feed everyone
If you give some of your own food to feed those who are hungry and to satisfy the needs of those who are humble, then your light will rise in the dark… Isaiah 58:10
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Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. Syngenta provides crop protection as well as quality seeds and lawn and garden products and has operated in the Philippines since the 1970s through our legacy companies.


Lawn Replacement Program
The following examples will help you determine how much of your lawn will qualify for the rebate.
Living Grass examples: 100% of this type of lawn would count towards the Lawn Replacement Program incentive.
Stressed grass examples: Stressed lawn will still count towards the Lawn Replacement Program. Lawn in this state is living but dormant and would return if watered.
Dead Lawn examples: If the majority of material in the lawn area is dirt or weeds, it does not count towards Lawn Replacement incentive.
Example of property with mixed grass types: There are areas of dead grass, stressed grass and living grass. All areas in this property would count towards the Lawn Replacement Program except for the dead areas (dirt) with no grass.


These smokes are from our 2019 harvest of C4 hemp. The C4 variety has a clean, crisp, lemony flavor—without the skunky smell generally associated with marijuana products. These premium organic smokes do NOT smell like “pot” when lit!
Star Farm Organics plants seed-to-soil in certificed organic fields. Our farms have been FREE from non-organic pesticides, non-organic herbicides, heavy metals, and glyphosate for over 30 years!
(Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup and may be associated with harmful side effects if consumed by people or their pets.)


Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force
HB 2182 was signed into law as Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §225P-4 (Act 15, Session Laws of Hawai‘i (SLH) 2018 (“Act 15”)) by Governor David Ige in 2018 at the conclusion of the Twenty-Ninth Regular Session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature. Act 15’s purpose is to establish a permanent Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force within the Office of Planning (now the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (“OPSD”)) to:
- Repeal Act 33, SLH 2017 (“Act 33”), which established the Carbon Farming Task Force, even though the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force and the Carbon Farming Task Force (collectively, “Task Force”) have the similar aims;
- Align the State’s clean energy and carbon sequestration efforts with climate initiative goals, and require that a member of the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force also be a member of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; and
- Expand the mission of the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force by requiring that the Task Force examine opportunities to exploit carbon sequestering trees and vegetation to reduce urban temperatures and thereby protect public health.
The Task Force will work to:
- Establish a baseline for greenhouse gas emissions within Hawai‘i and short- and long-term benchmarks for increasing greenhouse gas sequestration in the State’s agricultural and natural environment;
- Identify appropriate criteria to measure baseline levels and increases in greenhouse gas sequestration, improvements in soil health, increases in agricultural and aquacultural product yield and quality attributable to greenhouse gas sequestration and improvements in soil health, and other key indicators of greenhouse gas benefits from beneficial agricultural and aquacultural practices that may be used to create a certification program for promoting agricultural and aquacultural practices that generate greenhouse gas benefits and agricultural and aquacultural production benefits;
- Identify land and marine use policies, agricultural policies, agroforestry policies, and mitigation options that would encourage agricultural and aquacultural practices and land use practices that would promote increased greenhouse gas sequestration, build healthy soils, and provide greenhouse gas benefits;
- Identify ways to increase the generation and use of compost in Hawai‘i to build healthy soils;
- Identify practices and policies that add trees or vegetation to expand the urban tree canopy in urban areas to reduce ambient temperatures, increase climate resiliency, and improve greenhouse gas sequestration in Hawai‘i;
- Make recommendations to the legislature and governor regarding measures that would increase climate resiliency, build healthy soils, provide greenhouse gas benefits, or cool urban areas;
- Develop incentives and funding mechanisms for these incentives, including but not limited to;
- Loans, tax credits, or grants;
- Technical assistance; or
- Educational materials and outreach,
to participating agricultural activities, aquacultural activities, or on-farm demonstration projects that are identified and approved by the task force as those that would promote greenhouse gas benefits, build healthy soils, sequester carbon, increase water-holding capacity, and increase crop yields; and
- Provide research, education, and technical support for agricultural activities and aquacultural activities identified by the Task Force.
The Task Force is a step towards meeting Governor Ige’s Hawai‘i Sustainability Initiatives and achieving Hawai‘i’s statewide commitment to integrated sustainability goals by 2030 for clean energy, local food, natural resource management, solid waste, smart sustainable communities, and green education and workforce.
Pursuant to Act 15, the Task Force is comprised of 19 members and the Director of OPSD will serve as its chair. Task Force members may recommend to the Task Force additional members with appropriate specialized expertise, subject to approval by the chair.
The Task Force will submit a draft report of its findings and recommendations to the Hawai‘i State Legislature and the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission the no later than twenty (20) days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2023 and will submit a final report no later than twenty days (20) prior to the convening of the regular session of 2024.


With our current rate of expansion, it’s possible that the Earth’s population could reach 10 billion by 2057. While this is an exciting prospect, it’s also a daunting one. The rapid increase in population poses significant challenges to global food security, particularly in regions with limited resources. As the demand for food grows, it’s crucial to develop sustainable and innovative agricultural practices that can meet these needs without causing further harm to the planet. Hydroponics offers a promising alternative to the troublesome techniques of traditional farming methods, providing a potential answer to this challenge.
Benefits of Hydroponics
Hydroponic farming is a method of growing plants without soil, where the plants are instead grown in nutrient-rich water solutions. Already occupying more than 25,000 hectares of land worldwide, this innovative approach to agriculture offers numerous benefits that could help tackle the challenges of global food security. Hydroponic farming offers a number of benefits compared to its traditional counterpart. For one, hydroponic systems use significantly less water than traditional farming, reducing usage by up to 10 times. While also serving as an environmental blessing, this reduced cost of water resources also plays a major role in reducing the price of farming as a whole.
Additionally, hydroponic farming also has a 20% higher yield per square foot as compared to typical soil-based farming. This, combined with the fact that hydroponic systems can be run year-round, regardless of external factors, greatly increases the overall advantages of this novel technology. Another major benefit of hydroponic farming is that it reduces the need for pesticides, herbicides and other harmful chemicals used in traditional farming. Because hydroponic systems are closed, pests and diseases are prevented from spreading easily. As a result, farmers can produce healthier and cheaper crops without putting their own health at risk or harming the environment.
Hydroponics and Food Insecurity
An important consideration to make for hydroponic farming is the potential to address food insecurity in low-income communities, which food shortages often disproportionately affect. In many cases, these disadvantaged communities often lack access to fresh and nutritious produce and instead rely on processed foods and unhealthy options. However, hydroponic initiatives have been successful in increasing access to fresh produce in these areas.
In Taiwan, for example, the Yes Health iFarm is Asia’s biggest hydroponics system, featuring a technology-driven 14-story vertical farm that spans over 2,645 square meters and grows more than 30 varieties of vegetables. As a result, iFarm supplies over 80% of Taipei City’s department stores with fresh produce. Similarly, in Singapore, projects utilizing hydroponic systems in existing buildings have seen increasing success, with the Sustenir Agriculture farm selling produce at 30% of the cost of comparable imports.
Hydroponics and Poverty Reduction
Hydroponic farming also has the potential to reduce poverty and provide economic opportunities for small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs, making it a promising solution for sustainable development. Although advanced hydroponic systems would not make sense in these situations, simple hydroponics are still viable options. The high yields and reduced costs associated with hydroponic farming enable farmers to produce more crops with less land, water and resources, making even small plots of land or urban spaces capable of growing crops to sell for income.
Furthermore, because external weather factors do not impact hydroponic farming, farmers utilizing these novel technologies would no longer have to relate the cyclical seasons for their livelihoods and would instead have year-round income opportunities. At their peak, hydroponic systems can produce up to 240 times more than soil-based agriculture, highlighting the potential for increased economic growth and poverty reduction in communities that adopt this innovative approach.
Future of Hydroponics
With the increasing demand for food and the need for environmentally and cost-friendly solutions, it’s no surprise that many are turning to hydroponic farming. And as humanity is moving into a more highly developed and innovative society with a higher emphasis on smart agricultural solutions, the future of hydroponics is looking extremely bright. In the coming years, people can expect to see even more advancements and changes in how we approach agriculture. This could include a shift towards more urban farming, with hydroponic systems becoming more prevalent in cities, as well as the incorporation of smart technology to optimize crop growth and yields.
Additionally, people may see the development of hydroponic systems that use renewable energy sources, further reducing the environmental impact of food production. As these changes and innovations continue to take shape, hydroponic farming could play an increasingly important role in ensuring food security for the growing global population.
– Sanjith Sambath


World Food Day is October 16th:
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. It is also the Food Engineer day.
The World Food Day theme for 2012 is “Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world”. (Wikipedia)
The website WorldFoodDayUSA.org has plenty of ideas for action, such as hosting a World Food Day meal.
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Pflugerville, Texas 78660
New Spring Hours
Monday - Friday 9am-7pm
Sunday 11 am-6pm
At Green 'n Growing, we specialize in Texas native and adapted plants that will thrive in your Central Texas garden. Plus the organic supplies and soils to make them thrive!
Family owned and operated since 1975, we have provided gardeners with the quality plants and expertise that has made us a favorite with gardeners in Pflugerville, Round Rock, Wells Branch, Austin, and surrounding areas.
We are open seven days a week for your convenience.
Come explore your local garden store!


Originally growing in the South-American region, cassava is a perennial, starch-tuber plant that grows best in well-drained and tropical soils. The size of a completely grown plant usually reaches more than four meters. Its chewy and sweet underground tuber enjoys a high degree of popularity as an edible root vegetable. For centuries people in Asia, Africa and South America have been using cassava as the source for staple food. Millions of the inhabitants from regions mentioned above consider cassava an integral part of their everyday menu.
For the first time the plant was documented long time ago, almost five thousand years ago. Its exact place of origin is still unknown, but the most recent investigations have shown its roots somewhere in South or Central America, probably along the Brazil border. In South America cassava was the staple crop used by the Amerindians. They processed it into meal and bread just like the Amerindians of the XXI century do. As the Portuguese started importing slaves from the African continent in 1550, cassava was the number one provision on the board.


The primary focus of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), enacted in 1972, was to provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA was given authority under FIFRA not only to study the consequences of pesticide usage but also to require users (farmers, utility companies, and others) to register when purchasing pesticides. Through later amendments to the law, users were required to take exams for certification as applicators of pesticides. All pesticides used in the United States must be registered (licensed) by EPA. Registration assures that pesticides will be properly labeled and that if when used in accordance with specifications will not cause unreasonable harm to the environment.


Our winemaker produces wines of distinction from our own fruit grown in 8 individual vineyards that are located in Victoria’s premium cool climate wine regions.
We like to say we make our wines in the vineyard, in other words we strive to produce the highest quality fruit possible. To achieve this we pay attention to every detail such as yield regulation through pruning and crop removal.
A combination of low crops and maximum sunlight exposure results in consistently high quality fruit no matter what the seasonal conditions are.
Mount Beauty Vineyard
Nestled on the northern slopes of Victoria’s Mount Beauty at an altitude of 600 metres above sea level is the site of our first vineyard. This is one of the highest vineyards in Victoria. results in wines with a great depth of flavour and structure.
The climate and soil is comparable to the best wine growing areas in Europe. In addition to this, clean water and clear air coupled with very cold winters, hot summer days and cool nights make for intensely flavoured high quality grapes.
The Macedon region is famous for its reputation as a premium red wine area with established vineyards increasing their plantings and many new vignerons entering the region
Hidden Valley Vineyard
Located north of Melbourne in the Wallan area, this vineyard is planted to a range of cool climate varieties. All vines are hand-pruned and all of the fruit produced at Hidden Valley is hand harvested to produce grapes that display pristine fruit flavours and distinctive varietal character.


Open Farm Sunday was held back on the 11th June and is an annual event that we look forward to.
Open Farm Sunday started back in 2006 and has grown substantially over the years, offering a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food, enhancing the countryside and all the goods and services farmers provide.
We pick a different farm to visit every year and this year it was the turn of North Farm in Horton, and without a doubt it was our favourite visit to date.
There was lots to see and do including tractor and trailer rides, farm animals to see, a farm walk, thatching straw demonstration include thrashing and thatching, all sorts of farm machinery, and local food and drinks on sale.
It was obviously going to be a busy day as the car park was filling up quickly, so we headed to see the machinery first.
When you are a child there is nothing better than clambering on to giant machines, pretending to drive them and finding out just how they work.
Or just give your Mum kittens as you are so high up!!
Once the kids had finished clambering over their favourite machines, we headed off to see what else the farm had to offer.
Our first stand was a competition one, where the kids were given a sheet of paper with a challenge to find the answer to the questions throughout the farm, which ranged from questions on animals to questions about the crops and the next was to guess the number of balloons in a tractor.
The difference between this Open Farm Sunday to others, was the sheer amount of activities on. Sainsbury’s were there with a couple of stands, one to plant tomato and cress seeds.
The other was to sample local produce such as strawberries and cherry tomatoes.
The barns were also filled with things to see and do, including the opportunity to see some live sheep shearing.
And the answers to their all important quiz sheet.
There was also the chance for us mums to have a sit down with a cuppa whilst the kids charged around on mini tractors.
And then that all important farm tour on a big tractor, where we found out what they were growing on the farm and what fertiliser they used (treated human poo, much to the kids amusement).
My mum is currently having her roof re-thatched, so we found the thrashing and thatching really interesting.
We found all the answers to our questions, although we did have to ask someone what a baby hare was called (Leveretes if you are wondering) and the kids earned themselves a lolly for their hard work.
We spent a good few hours exploring with the kids learning lots about farm life without really realising. Find out what Megan and Olive thought of their day out over at Charliemoos.co.uk.


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Tropika Blue Couch is a warm season perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. Blue Couch is a relatively fast growing stoloniferous grass that does not produce rhizomes. It has fine to medium textured leaves up to 5 – 10 mm wide and 25 – 45 mm long.
An attractive blue – green wide leafed turf. It is similar to Queensland Blue Couch but has a stronger and denser coverage. It is suited to lawns, golf tees and roughs.
Qualities – Tropika Blue Couch has a tolerance to close mowing and a high temperature tolerance. It is suited to coastal areas and has the best frost tolerance of all the blue couch varieties.
Best suited to coastal areas in sand profiles, but can also survive well in full sun on clay soils preferably with good draining topsoils. Has the attributes of Queensland Blue Couch can tolerate limited levels of shade hence giving it superior hardiness. Best results when mown at a low height of20-30mm.
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A short update before I return to the Kenyan bush and comunication silence.
Though I’ll focus on the more current events in Kenya with the Samburu women since they are fresh, I will return in the next few weeks to expand on the equally important landmarks of my stay in Ethiopia which are, in brief-
An ethical Civet farm
My meeting with Civet farmers and exporters in Ethiopia was ground-breaking. We had a very productive conversation and co-created a basic plan of action to establish the world’s first model Civet farm that can provide an “Ethical” source for Ethiopian Civet paste and products to the West.
Though only the first of many conversations to come, both sides have their roles to play in the next year to make this happen for the benefit of the farmers, Civets, and the economy of this developing country.
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Nowadays, horse boarding facilities are being concentrated on smaller amounts of land and closer to urban areas. Keeping horses requires resource and energy inputs that can lead to undesirable environmental impacts affecting soil, water, and air as well as human and animal health.
As horse owners is important to consider our impact to the environment. We know a lot of care goes into taking care of our loved horses but sustainability must also be one of our top priorities in our equestrian way of life.
This can be easily done by increasing our awareness of how to reduce our impact to the environment.
Here are a few suggestions:
Cross fence pastures and rotate horses in order to prevent overgrazing and soil compaction. Poor pasture management results in reduced quality of grass. Pounding hooves compact the soil, which makes water infiltration and root growth difficult, increasing feed costs due to reduced pasture productivity.
Opt for wood fencing with one strand of electric wires. The more strands the more pollution and your electricity bill will increase, plus wood is easy to replace, repair, and lower in cost.
If your property has a above ground water source such as a pond or a water stream, consider building your pasture around this. This will prevent the need for electric pumps and gives them unlimited fresh water. Try to keep your water clean by filtering your water and using water diversions to protect drainage ditches and diverting rainwater away from sources of pollutants.
Remove waste from pastures regularly to keep them and your horses healthy. The average horse produces fifty pounds of raw waste per day. You can use some of that waste as a natural fertilizer in your garden for example. Compost manure when applied as fertilizer and soil conditioner provides macro and micronutrients that can be used by plants.
Horses spend most of their time in the stables, try if possible to use water permeable flooring. Such as a grid made of recyclable elastic high pressure polyethylene, which allows urine to filter into the ground reducing the amount of soiled bedding.
Do some research, sustainable horse keeping websites cover topics of pest management, green products, and wildlife and habitat conservation making them great guides to increase your awareness and knowledge.
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For most summer residents who grow tomatoes, it is important how much a tomato can be removed from one bush. In search of the necessary information about the variety, you have to spend a lot of time on the Internet. It is very difficult to find reviews about many new varieties and to be convinced of its value.
New hybrid Nastena F1 description
Nasten's hybrid is already 10 years old, it was bred by breeders Yu.I. Panchev and V.V. Clamp for outdoor use. The variety was tested in the Central Black Earth Region, and is recommended for personal consumption and growing for sale in small farms.
The hybrid of the first generation is not inferior to foreign analogues in terms of disease resistance. Shows good resistance to a number of diseases:
- Late blight.
The undoubted advantages include the non-susceptibility of the hybrid to temporary drops in temperature and waterlogging of the soil.
Fruit characteristics and yield
The purpose of the fruit is universal. The main direction is salad, but tomatoes are also good in salting. The shape of the tomatoes is flat-round with a slight ribbing. Fruit size is closer to average. Fruits weigh from 90 to 150 g.
According to reviews, some fruits can grow up to 300 g. Ripe fruits are bright red. The pulp is juicy with a good tomato flavor. It contains a small amount of seeds and has a dense structure on the cut.
The fruits are perfectly stored. In a cool room or in the refrigerator, ripe tomatoes do not lose their presentation for 1.5 months. When harvesting, 70-90% of tomatoes have a presentation. The declared yield is from 170 to 500 c / ha.
Description of the main characteristics of the bush
Bushes of the determinant type grow in the ground just above 1 m, are weakly leafy. The leaves are green, not large. In terms of ripening, the hybrid is early maturing. You can wait for ripe tomatoes 3 months after germination (95-100 days). From 6 to 8 tomatoes are formed in a cluster. When pouring fruit, the bush needs support in the form of a wooden or plastic stake.
To get a good harvest, seedlings must be planted in the ground at the age of 55 days. When planting, observe the recommended layout of planting holes 50 by 60 cm. To obtain large tomatoes, the bushes should be in 1 stem.
Reviews of tomato Nastena F1
It is difficult to find reviews on the Nasten f1 tomato on the Internet. The hybrid is new and there is not much information about it.
Svetlana, Penza region
This season I tested a new hybrid Nastena F1 for me. Convinced by the characteristics and description of the variety. Grown in the open field, sang one of the first. The fruits are all even, of the same size, good taste with juicy, fleshy pulp. The variety suited me completely, the whole crop was eaten fresh. Next season I will definitely plant.
I have been growing a hybrid for the fifth year in a row. I like the taste, are satisfied with the yield, shape and size of the fruits.
I wrote down the variety as a favorite. This hot summer, my Nastena, without much care, pleased with a decent harvest. It grew in the shade of a fence on sandy soil.
We have been enjoying the delicious fruits of this hybrid for three years in a row. The next year I will plant it again, since the variety is very unpretentious and bears fruit well with a minimum of care on my part.
I have already had 3 attempts to grow seedlings of this variety. All three were unsuccessful. Every year, the seedlings were killed by the black leg. Other varieties grow well with me.
The rich selection of varieties is sometimes misleading with similar names. Summer residents are often confused. For example, along with the hybrid Nastena from the Russian Seeds firm, there is the Nastenka variety from the Altai Seeds firm.
Authors of Nastenka: M.A.Kotelnikova, S.N.Kondakov. This variety was entered into the state register in 2008. It can be grown both in the ground and in any type of greenhouse. The purpose of the fruit is universal. Use cases:
- In canning.
The plant is mid-season with a standard bush, determinant, requiring a garter. The bushes are covered with small leaves, the flowers are collected in simple inflorescences.
Description of fruits
Fruits are multi-chambered (6 chambers) are heart-shaped, and are pink when ripe. The pulp has excellent taste, medium density. The average weight of a tomato is from 120 g. Tomatoes yield up to 2 kg per square meter.
Planting and caring for determinant tomatoes
Plants are propagated by seedlings. To get a tomato outdoors, seeds are sown in mid-March. They are germinated in shallow boxes, and in phase 2 of these leaves they dive into individual containers:
- Peat cups.
- Plastic disposable cups.
- In milk cartons with a volume of 0.5 liters.
Caring for seedlings of tomatoes of the determinant type is simple. It consists of:
- In irrigation, which is carried out as the topsoil dries up.
- Combined with watering fertilizing with mineral or complex fertilizers. They are carried out at least 2 times.
- Hardening of seedlings within a week. Hardening is carried out before transplanting plants into the ground.
Transfer to the ground
Seedlings that have reached the age of 50-60 days are ready for transplantation. You can take seedlings outside if the soil has warmed up and weather forecasters are not afraid of frosts on the soil. Prepare the ridges in advance. Dig up the soil, add humus, ash, nitroammophos and urea to it.
Mark the holes according to the scheme indicated on the package with seeds. Make the row spacing wider, this will greatly facilitate maintenance and improve the sun exposure of the bushes. It is worth planting Nasten's tomatoes in the evening. Water each hole well and cover with humus. The stakes can be placed immediately, but the plants can be tied to them in a week.
Watering and feeding
The first watering after transplanting should be done in 10 days. This time is enough for seedlings to adapt to the soil. During this time, the root system will take root and will be able to absorb moisture and nutrients.
In summer, water according to the weather. If there is no rain, watering should be carried out weekly. Do not fill the soil, but shed it deep enough. Wetting only the top layer of the soil has a bad effect on the development of the tomato bush.
Top dressing should be carried out at least 1 time in 10 days. In the first half of summer, tomatoes require nitrogen. In the second half of summer, the emphasis is on phosphorus and potassium. In case of temporary cold snaps, plants are helped by foliar feeding with urea, boric acid, iodine.
Form the bush according to the scheme suggested by the manufacturer. It is optimal to lead the bush in 2 trunks, removing unnecessary stepchildren on the central stem and side shoots. Even bushes that are compact in shape are best tied to a support, especially during the period of amicable pouring of fruits.
It is imperative to try new varieties and hybrids in your summer cottages. Share the results with other amateur vegetable growers, give your description. The new varieties have good disease resistance and high productivity.


In 2010 I realised that I needed a place to gather my thoughts, plans and projects, and that I often needed to deliver work through a corporate entity. So Isometrica was born in 2010 and through Isometrica I’ve managed to work with some really great people, help solve some truly challenging problems and all the time have fun doing so.
Via Isometrica I built a great team to work on MapCO2, a novel way to calculate the CO2 emissions generated by agriculture. At a macro level, land use data can be used to calculate net carbon emissions, but this approach requires gross approximations, particularly in rural areas which account for 72% of the UK area. Land use across a farm unit will often change over the year and this further compounds the problem.
Micro-level tools can help to calculate a carbon footprint for households and businesses, including agricultural businesses. These models, however, are extremely detailed, requiring a lot of effort to gather the data required. These micro-level models are hard to use making uptake patchy and although valuable to the individual they will not help gather a regional picture.
MapCO2’s meso-scale models used a GIS-based approach to assemble land use on a field-by-field basis and then derive CO2-equivalent emissions for each parcel of land that can then be aggregated to a farm unit, a region, an estate or a farming collective.
Following on from the work on MapCO2 an opportunity arose to propose a comprehensive research program to explore a horticulture challenge where around 20% of seedlings failed after planting out. Assembling a multidisciplinary team the research project included soil analysis using MRI scanning, microbiome analysis using genome sequencing and chemical composition using conventional analysis techniques, all supported by a comprehensive weather monitoring system based on LoRaWAN. Unfortunately the project is on hold due to funding challenges, but the insights gained while planning the project have already proved valuable.
Alongside work on environmental issues, since my time at Genomics England working on the 100,000 Genomes Project I have retained a keen interest in genomics, in particular multi-site federation of research data and the impact of distributed and flexible data governance. This led to an exciting two years with Zetta Genomics helping to build the company from scratch and raise a very succesful seed investment round.
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In October 2015, a small group of community members came together to talk about the possibility of developing a food co-op in the Grand Rapids area. From the beginning, the mission at the forefront of the conversation was how to strengthen the local food system, and how to better support local growers and producers. During the process, the group has evolved from a handful of people just trying to wrap their minds around how to even begin, to an incorporated entity with hundreds of owners, and a growing organizing team.
Our food co-op is being built by the community, for the community. A volunteer board of directors and organizing team are completing the business tasks, in addition to community outreach tasks in order to raise awareness to the co-op and build ownership. FRFC is working closely with Food Co-op Intiative, which is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to help advise, mentor and offer resources to start-up food co-ops.
We are following a development timeline that includes five stages that lay out both the critical tasks, and ownership goals that must be completed before we move on to the next stage. Because of the volunteer structure and the necessity to have community support and ownership, the development process for starting a modern co-op can take three to five years, or more.


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I love a modular planter – we have built them from blocks in some of our modern garden designs – and this offering fromHurbz is no exception. There has been a recent resurgence of the ‘grow your own’ trend and people are increasingly prioritising provision for fruit and vegetable growing in their garden designs. The compact and modern nature of the Kiga planter really gives aesthetic potential for a range of designs. The planter is composed of four units at different heights, all of which are high enough to allow you to tend to your produce without having to bend down. The raised nature of the planter will also help discourage unwanted critters from enjoying a tasty snack of the fruits of your labour before you get a chance to sample them yourself. The compact size makes it ideal for just about any space, including patios, terraces, and balconies.


From: Flower Research Topic Author: Xiaohua January 30 20: 541078 times to read
There are many reasons for the yellowing of the leaves of the rich tree. If it is caused by water shortage, it will increase the watering. If it is caused by too much watering, it will reduce the watering. If the light is too strong, it will reduce the light. If it is lack of fertilizer, it will increase the amount. Fertilizer, if it grows too lush, it will pruning and cutting leaves.
Reason one: improper watering
Rich trees like a warm and humid climate, too much or too little water will cause the leaves to yellow. Too much watering, the soil in the basin is often too wet, the roots of the tree are not smooth, the roots rot, and then gradually spread to the branches, and finally the leaves turn yellow, withered and shed, and the whole plant dies when severe. If the watering is too little, the soil on the potting soil will be dry and dry, which will not only affect the absorption of nutrients, but also cause the leaves to be dull and dull, and gradually fade from the bottom to the top, and the tree will be silently protesting against your laziness~
Solution: ventilate, turn basin or hydrate in time. When there is too much water, put it on the window and do a good job of ventilation. If the potting soil cannot be dried in a short time and it is muddy, you can put a layer of absorbent cotton cloth on the bottom of the flower pot. If it is wet, it will be replaced with a new one, or blow it with a fan. If you use all the methods and the soil does not dry out, then change the soil.
When the watering is too small, the surface of the soil is cracked, and in the case of not all yellowing, the hydration is gradually performed. Wet the surface of the soil first, pour a little one hour, and gradually pour water. Avoid watering the water at one time to prevent the roots from swelling and affecting growth.
Reason 2: Improper lighting
xx The fortune tree likes the sun, but it is not resistant to direct sunlight. The sun or the long-term shade will also cause the leaves to be yellow. Putting the fortune tree in the corner of the room, paying too much attention to the viewing effect, causing the rich tree to be in a shaded environment for a long time, will cause the new leaves to grow yellow and long, the old leaves are dull and a lot of falling off. Summer is hot, you can only blow air in the house, how can the rich tree survive the impact of the sun. If you forget to move it to the shaded place at noon, you can only accept the yellowing of the leaves.
Solution: Move to the semi-shade. For the sudden acceptance of the sun, resulting in the yellowing of the leaves of the rich tree, the chance of saving is not great. The leaves are yellow due to excessive exposure, and the moisture of the leaves is highly volatile. It is difficult to recover in a short time. It is recommended to move to the semi-shade. Appropriate watering, yellowing leaves will slowly fall off, to grow sprouts.
Reason three: too much fertilizer
You must be afraid of the rich tree, the lack of fertilizer to become malnourished, right? But excessive fertilization is not good either. The nutrients absorbed by the rich tree are quantitative. If the fertilizer is excessively applied and the plant absorbs sufficient nutrients, the remaining fertilizer will burn the roots of the tree, which will cause the leaves to yellow.
Solution: Rooting and changing soil. Too much fertilization leads to the decay of the roots of the tree, the plants are removed, the decayed parts are cleaned, replaced with new soil, and replanted. Or by watering, dilute the nutrients in the soil and reduce the fertility.
Reason four: temperature is not
Some people hate summer and winter, because a temperature is too high, a temperature is too low, in fact, plants are also like this, the suitable temperature for the growth of rich trees is 20 ° C ~ 30 ° C, too high or too low will affect its growth. If the temperature in the growing environment of the rich tree is too high, the transpiration is too strong, the water and nutrient supply in the roots are insufficient, and the leaves will gradually dry and yellow. However, if the temperature is too low, for example, if the temperature in winter is lower than 16 °C, the leaves will easily yellow and fall off, and it will easily die below 10 °C.
Solution: Acidify the soil. The rich tree is suitable for growing in acidic soil, and changing the acidity and alkalinity of the soil in time can remedy the yellowing of the rich tree. There is no need to remove the basin, no need to change the soil, only need to apply a certain amount of ferrous sulfate in the soil, directly sprinkle it in the flower pot, which can increase the soil fertility and acidify the soil, killing two birds with one stone.
Pay attention to the process of acidifying the soil, do not use vinegar. Vinegar can indeed make the soil sour, but because of the radical change, it will damage the organic matter in the soil and will lower the fertility of the soil.
How to prevent yellowing of leaves?
Control the amount of water
In order not to let you cry because the leaves of the rich tree are yellow, we must do everything when it is not yellowed, first grab the amount of watering. Watering the tree for wealth should follow the principle of “do not dry, water, and pour through”. Under normal maintenance, you can pour water once every 15 to 20 days.
Keep your fortune tree and do your best every day. From the end of April, choose a sunny and warm noon, move it to the outdoor or balcony, receive the sun, start for 1-2 hours, then gradually extend the time. You will receive unexpected results. Of course, in summer, it is best to put time in the morning or evening. At this time, the sun is mild and will not cause damage to the tree.
Fertilize the rich tree, follow the principle of “thin fertilizer and diligence”, fertilize according to the growth of the plant, apply liquid fertilizer or mixed flower fertilizer every 1 to 2 weeks in the growing season, and add it when the plant is changed. Decomposed base fertilizer.
Control soil pH
xxxx Cause: If the ambient temperature of its growth is too low, or too high, to make it uncomfortable, it is also prone to this problem.
Treatment: Adjust the temperature around it and try to control it between 20 and 32 °C.


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Venue: Johnson Estate Winery
WNY and PA have the perfect Germanic micro-climate for growing European grapes (Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay) and producing world-class wines. The region’s wines are influenced by a unique combination of geography, soils, weather, and agriculture. That is “terroir.”
Your narrated bus from Chautauqua sets the stage. Then winemaker Jeff Murphy and owner Fred Johnson will lead you through the vineyards to sample wines. See, touch, and taste the ripening grapes, and enjoy a summer afternoon discovering the meaning of terroir. Seven wines and food pairings.
Heavy rain cancels. Meet in Turner Community Center Lobby. Fees: 1 session • $99


How to start a garden can be intimidating if you don’t know what you are doing. It is very rewarding, though, when you realize that you have created something beautiful. Planning your garden is the first step. If you have a plot of land and the weather is cooperative, you can begin right away.
This article contains information on how to start a garden. Choose a location. Plan your garden planting beds. Invest in necessary garden equipment. Try out your soil. Grow your vegetables in full sun or partial shade. Nurture your vegetable garden.
Always plan your planting and harvesting seasons ahead of time. Buy seeds that are suitable for your area. Prepare your garden by mowing it before frost. If your frost-free period is not far enough, plant your seedlings either early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
If your climate is humid, lay sod. The sod will prevent weeds from growing. You can also lay a layer of organic mulch below the sod. To prepare the soil, mix one-part sand and one part coarse sand. If you live in an area where weeds are a problem, you may need to add two-thirds as much sand to the mixture.
After planting, use a sharp spade to dig the holes for your seedlings. Dig about six inches deep. If you plan to harvest your crop, place the harvesting basket beneath the soil. If your plan is to let your plants grow to a height of more than four feet, you need to water them often to avoid root rot.
Do not water in standing water; it will wash away your next harvest. When you have planted your seedlings, they will be starting to develop roots. As they do, they will climb up to the sky. You can help your plants reach the sky by building support for them on the outside of the garden bed.
These should be sturdy wooden boards held up by two wooden posts. The supports will keep your plant from falling if it tries to move upward. The last step is to Water your plants. Water your garden once or twice a week, even when it is raining.
In areas with milder climates, you may want to water more often. If your soil is well-drained, you should not need to water more than once a week. If you’re not sure how to test your soil’s water-retention capacity, contact your local nursery for instructions.
Your efforts in how to start a garden are just beginning! Take time to care for your plants and watch them grow. This is a great way to get exercise and spend time outdoors. Make planting your next garden easy and stress-free by following these simple steps.
One way to plan your gardening environment is to find your zone – or region – as the guide to your planting. Each region has its own specific climate, so your garden in New England may be different than your garden in the Deep South.
Zones are based on a number of factors that can make your garden extremely unique. For instance, the amount of sunlight required for specific growing zones may be different. Also, if you live in a sunny state where temperatures stay fairly constant year-round, you may not even need to worry about what the season’s temperature is – at least during most of the year.
Choose a planting strategy. Once you’ve decided on a site and have selected your climatic and soil characteristics, you can begin to create a plan of action. How to start a garden begins with choosing a place for planting.
Once you’ve chosen a location, consider how much space you actually have. Do you have room for a large, spreading bed? If so, you can plant perennials or shrubs wherever you see the room – and continue to till them as needed throughout the year.
The seeds you plant will determine what types of crops you will yield from them. You should plan to cover a wide area with seeds before you begin, especially if you intend to produce crops for the market.
Create a detailed planting schedule that will include when each plant will be planted, whether it will be transplanted or put in the ground, and how many seedlings you will need to keep producing every month.
Keep in mind that if you want to protect the roots of your perennials and shrubs, you should probably take them down before putting them in the ground. Once your seeds are germinating and waiting for them to sprout, you can begin planting.
Most gardeners begin by cultivating their plants in a shallow bed of organic matter, such as compost and decomposed garden leaves or bark, which can provide some nutrients to the soil. For more information, we suggest you a number of options on hydrogardengeek.com.
Some gardeners prefer to mix a small amount of peat moss into the soil as well because the mixture of decomposed matter provides an excellent source of nutrients for the plants. After digging a hole with a shallow trench, place your seedlings in the hole, plant a handful of soil in the bottom of the trench, and then water the soil well.


Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Rocky Ridge Brewery Co is a local brewery in Busselton, WA. At the core, their vision is one of sustainability concentrating on sourcing the best, freshest local products, most of which they produce and process on site at their 5th generation family farm. The farm Rocky Ridge has worked in different forms of agriculture like dairy and beef and they have always strived to be paddock to plate producers. They are on a mission to prove that local and fresh is best. .


“Quality hay for discriminating animals.” That’s the motto for Deerfoot Farms, located in Leesport, PA., USA. Owner Dave Brown, a respected businessman that has a niche for growing and harvesting hay, has discovered numerous ways to save money for his business and family. But the reason Dave is being featured is because of the creative techniques he uses to provide fuel and heat for his home and vehicles. There’s more to this farm that meets the eye.
Along with his brother Wil,
A retired engineer, Dave put together a pretty cool system that allows the two homes on his farm as well as the vehicles, to be run using alternative energy resources that literally come from his own backyard. He grows them!
Pictured below is a small silo or shall I say an awfully large grain container that is installed right next to the farms’ outdoor wood burner/boiler. According to Will, if they used firewood logs for the boiler, they would need to cut and split approximately 10 cords of firewood per year to heat both homes on the farm. Instead, they fill the grain feeder with oats, barley, wheat, and corn (and any other small wood by-products).
Sometimes they also purchase what other farms consider waste such as peach and cherry pits which can cost as low as $60 per ton (a lot less than wood pellets!). The outdoor wood burner features an automated feeding system which uses augers to move the grain from the feeder to the furnace and to spread the grain evenly within the burner itself. This process heats two homes and the hot water too!
But This Is What Really Intrigued Me.
During my tour of the farm, I was shown the inside of a large silo which at the time contained Canola seed (all grown on Deerfoot Farms). Upon asking what the seed was used for, I was directed to a smaller building on the farm which at first thought was something that looked like a laboratory of some sort. Was “Dave the farmer” really “Dave the mad scientist”?! Not really, but I’ll tell you what, it does takes some “smarts” to put together a system that squeezes the oil out of Canola seed to make a biofuel that can be used to run your own farm machinery. Good thinking, Dave. Wood Burner Pro recognizes Dave Brown for choosing renewable energy methods over fossil fuels for his home and work needs.


Raven + Augmenta: Integrating to Build Practical Sense & Act Solutions
Raven is also highlighting its recent integration with Augmenta by showcasing its innovative Sense & Act variable rate application concept for spraying and spreading applications. The solution uses a combination of artificial intelligence and camera vision to automatically control application rates and maximize nutrient effectiveness.
The solution’s simple single-sensor roof-mounted setup makes it easy for farmers to install and see instant savings. The Augmenta Sense & Act concept further enhances the benefits of autonomous farming, saving on input costs and reducing negative environmental impact while increasing yields. For example, integrating Augmenta’s perception capabilities with Raven’s industry-leading Hawkeye® 2 Nozzle Control system could minimize herbicide application with high precision, effectively controlling weeds without wasting inputs. The versatile Augmenta system can also be used for nitrogen, pre-harvest desiccant, defoliant, PGR and fungicide applications.
The Augmenta solution is a key integration for Raven as it develops a practical, value-driven solution to serve a growing Sense & Act market. Once fully integrated, the solution will be an easy-to-use, easy-to-install system for customers that will bring savings in all variable rate applications.
Attendees can visit Raven at Agrishow booth #A7a to see both the DirecSteer and the Sense & Act solutions from May 1 – 5, 2023.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Dedicated to advancing farming through technology and innovation, Raven Industries provides innovative, high-value products and systems that help farmers serve the world. For decades, Raven has been committed to maximizing operational efficiencies for growers. Today, its groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking new possibilities in farming — driving tractors down the field, wirelessly connecting the office and the cab, and protecting the environment with controlled outputs. Raven is a subsidiary of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), a world-class equipment and services company specializing in Agriculture and Construction. To learn more, visit https://ravenind.com.
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The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. This event will focus on protecting and preserving the natural environment. Topics covered will include land use, food consumption and composting, clean water, biodiversity, sustainable gardening, and environmental justice.
GreenFest is expanding this year by taking place at two locations over one weekend.
For more information visit GreenFest 2023.


Made with centuries of tuscan knowledge and passion
When the Malenchini family bought Medici Villa in 1836, one of their first decisions was to plant vineyards and olive trees in the surrounding estate. Now you can enjoy this legacy of four generations of passion and care, in our lovingly crafted wines and olive oil.
Within sight of Florence’s Duomo, the Malenchini family created a renowned wine and olive oil estate. Along with planting the vines and olive trees, the family transformed part of the villa into a Vinification Hall and Ageing Cellar, where our deliciously tempting and memorable wines are nurtured.
The carefully tended organic soils of the estate now support 18 hectares of vineyards and 42 hectares of olive trees. From the several varieties of grapes and olives we grow, we combine the finest to create our renowned Chianti wines and multi award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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How to taste coffee like a pro
What do slurps, spoons, and spit have to do with great tasting coffee? Surprisingly all have a place in the coffee cupping process – a tasting technique used by farmers, roasters, buyers, and Q graders (professional coffee graders qualified to provide Specialty Coffee Association ratings) to test and ensure the quality of a particular coffee. Much like wine, coffee gets its distinct flavors and aromas from growing regions, conditions, roasting, and preparations.
Quick guide to coffee varieties
You have heard it before, but variety really is the spice of life when it comes to coffee. In fact, it may be the single-most-important factor that determines the quality of your morning cup. If it has been a little while since your last science class, variety is a rank in the system we use to classify and name plants, also known as taxonomy.