The shortest day: time to plant garlic!
As temperatures drop and the nights draw in, most of us are stoking the fire and dreaming of sunnier climates, but for our garlic grower, Kirsty Gaddam, mid-winter means pulling on her gummies and getting out into the cold to plant her crop.
Traditionally planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest, garlic spends a significant period in the ground. Another reason to choose organic garlic: six months of soaking up all the soil’s goodness and nutrients or a cocktail of nasty pesticides and chemicals?
Planted, weeded and harvested by hand, our organic garlic is simply peeled clean and trimmed before it’s sent to customers, unlike supermarket garlic which is often bleached and sprayed to prevent sprouting.
Kirsty grows Takahue Red, a New Zealand heirloom variety with a wonderful aromatic flavour which was found growing wild in the sand dunes in the Far North.
If you are inclined to pull your gumboots on and grow your own garlic, it’s still not too late – the shortest day is a guideline rather than a deadline – and because our garlic is organic and untreated, it can be used for seed as well as eating.
Growing garlic is a synch: it requires very little maintenance.
- Make sure your soil is fertile and free-draining – add plenty of compost if you are unsure.
- Simply cultivate your soil and plant the biggest cloves (these will produce the biggest bulbs – save the rest for cooking) about 5cm below the soil’s surface.
- Once sprouts appear, cover with straw to keep in moisture and reduce weeds.
- Fertilise and water regularly, paying particular attention to watering in November and December when much of the growth is done but conditions tend to be drier.
- Take a post-Christmas break from the garden and relax while the tops die back, and your garlic will be ready to harvest in mid-summer.


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Women farmers in less developed countries have to continuously struggle because of labour intensive farming practices. Click the button below to learn about the problem that most women face.
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As a user of a TROBOLO, you not only have the opportunity to save precious water, but also to compost the separated excretions in your own garden and return them to nature after their decomposition thanks to the proven and efficient TROBOLO separation system. However, there are a number of things to keep in mind when composting correctly so that you can eventually reap the full benefits of completely composted soil. The following advice will serve as a guide for this and explain the most important aspects of composting.
During the composting process, organic matter (carbon compounds) is decomposed under controlled conditions by soil-dwelling organisms under the release of carbon dioxide. As a consequence, important plant nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphate, potassium and minerals are freed up, turning the finished compost soil into a valuable fertiliser. In compost piles or containers, we make use of this natural process which takes place on every forest floor on a daily basis by collecting and layering the organic material to be composted and optimising the conditions for the micro-organisms involved in the process of composting through a controlled supply of oxygen.
Compost describes partially decomposed organic material or even that which is still to be decomposed; humus, on the other hand, is organic material that has been entirely decomposed, i.e. mature compost. An essential component as well as a basic requirement for a successful composting process lies in the mixing ratio of the compost components. The main differences here are made between brown parts and green parts. Brown parts refer to the carbon components in the composting process, such as woodcutting and sawdust (hence the litter used in TROBOLO toilets). This particularly serves the compost as a structural material and enables a loose layering of the materials which is essential for the supply of oxygen. Green parts, on the other hand, refer to the nitrogen components, such as food waste, manure (faeces), grass cuttings or withered flowers.
For effective fertiliser humus, a mixing ratio of about 20-25:1 should be aimed for (20-25 brown parts : 1 green part). If the proportion of carbon components (brown parts) is too high, the decomposition proceeds more slowly. However, if the proportion of nitrogen components (green parts) is disproportionately high, the decomposition process takes place very quickly, but only a few stable humus compounds are established.
Which materials you can add to the compost in addition to those already mentioned and which materials you should not compost is explained in more detail below.
The quality of the compost is largely influenced by the raw material. Not everything that is produced during gardening or in the household is suited for composting since it can impede the composting process or burden the resulting humus with harmful substances. In addition to the selection of the material to be composted, the layering is also crucial for successful conversion into fertiliser. Green and brown parts should be well mixed, for instance. On the one hand, this ensures adequate ventilation of the compost material and, on the other hand, it prevents the fresh components from rotting quickly if the layers are too dense.
The following materials can be composted without hesitation:
The following should not be composted:
Notes: Kitchen paper (i.e. to line the collection container for kitchen waste) as well as the toilet paper from your TROBOLO can both be composted without any issues. Wrapping paper or paper with colourful print should not be composted, however, as these may contain large amounts of heavy metals.
Fir branches and needles as well as some types of leaves like those from oaks or walnut trees decompose relatively slowly which is why you should not use large amounts of these. Small quantities are good to compost. The composting of fresh weed roots and seeds should be avoided. If these have been thoroughly dried out, however, they can then also be added to the compost.
Food leftovers, particularly those specified here, can cause rats to spread which is why it’s usually not recommended to use these for composting. Eggshells are mineral-based which means they don’t rot and should therefore only be added in small amounts and only if crushed into small pieces. Yet in small measures they can be useful for enriching the compost soil with lime. Ultimately, however, it’s also the material of the compost container used that will make the difference.
Thermo composters usually generate high enough temperatures to allow even for materials that are dubious for open piles, such as roots of any weeds, to be added without hesitation.
Composting has less to do with the disposal of organic waste, but rather with the refinement thereof into effective humus which can be used as a fertiliser in the garden to help plants grow healthily and become more resistant. This is based on the fact, that mature compost not only improves the quality and structure of the soil but also its water storage capacity. What’s more, by adding the humus, the organic matter will be returned to the soil. This way, nutrients that have originally been absorbed by plants from the earth via their roots and eventually reach our metabolism through food intake are returned to the earth and thereby close the nutrient cycle.
Composting doesn’t only contribute to sustainability in this respect – the overall produced household waste can be reduced by a third due to consistently separating and composting the organic matter. By using a TROBOLO Composting toilets and its waterless functionality as part of the separation system, you also save valuable drinking water and thus make a major contribution to sustainability.
If you want to compost your waste in your own garden correctly, then there are a number of points you should consider before obtaining compost as well as throughout the composting process in order to reap the benefits of fertile humus..
Correctly prepared compost should be located in an easily accessible place of the garden. When applied and maintained properly, it will produce little or no unpleasant odour at all. In order to consistently prevent potential and mostly short-term odours, you should leave plenty of space between the compost and windows, doors, terraces and neighbouring houses. Finally, it’s best to place the compost in a semi-shaded location where it is protected from direct sunlight (especially around midday) and wind, but where the occasional sunray will still be able to reach it. This way, you effectively prevent unwanted drying up in the long run and still provide your compost with a little occasional warmth which benefits the decomposition process.
If you don’t want to set up a compost pile where the materials would be added onto an open pile without a container in layers, then there are a few aspects you ought to consider when choosing the right compost container. Firstly, it’s important that the compost is sufficiently protected by a cover against weather conditions and troublesome animals like rats. This will also prevent rainwater from seeping through the compost and will reduce any leakages of nutrient-rich excess water and, if you’re composting toilet waste, the development of black water. What’s more, you should place the container onto a flat, even piece of wire fence with a close mesh to prevent rat and mice infestations. On top of that, the container will need to have a sufficiently large capacity due to the long decomposition period. Finally, natural air supply should be ensured. Although the oxygen supply is guaranteed thanks to the correct layering of the compost and the sufficient use of structural material (brown parts), this should also be one of the container’s functionalities.
In addition to the TROBOLO composter which is made from solid wood and boasting a capacity of 300 litres, also the TROBOLO thermo composter (100% recycled plastic, 400 litres capacity) offers ideal conditions for long-term decomposition of compost materials due to its isolating outer walls and optimal venting system.
The composting process should ideally take place aerobically throughout, i.e. under influence of oxygen. During the process, the temperature will rise significantly as a result of the active microorganisms’ metabolic activity. Towards the end of the decomposition process, the temperature will drop again, causing small animals like mites, woodlice and earthworms to settle in the compost. The changing temperatures create optimal conditions for the respective microorganisms and small animals involved in the composting process. In order to maintain these conditions, you should check the temperature of your compost every now and then and turn it if the temperature rises above 60°C or above 38°C. In the case of insufficient oxygen supply, the decomposition process will move to an anaerobic stage. This should be avoided by any means, however, as the activity of the microorganisms decreases due to the lack of oxygen or only those remain active that can survive in low oxygen content environments. As a result, the decomposition process will come to a halt, the materials begin to rot and will produce an unpleasant odour. It is therefore advised to regulate the oxygen content and temperature by simply turning the compost material from time to time.
In order for the microorganisms involved in the decomposition process to feel comfortable and do their job, it is important to ensure sufficient warmth as well as a certain basic moisture level in the compost. If the compost is too wet due to materials with high water contents or if it’s too densely layered and thus poorly aerated, then anaerobic microorganisms will dominate, i.e. those that can survive without oxygen. As a result, the decomposition process will slow down and the compost will start smelling foul or fermented very quickly. If the compost is too dry, however, the decomposition process won’t be able to start and important fungi and germs will be at risk of being blown away with the wind. A moisture of 40% – 60% – approximately the moisture of a squeezed sponge – is thereby optimal for the bacteria and should be maintained by a regular turning of the compost material, the correct composition and potentially by slightly moistening the compost.
After a certain amount of time has passed, you should turn over the compost with a shovel or pitchfork completely to ensure the materials on the sides of the compost container or pile will be decomposed. The exact time of this varies depending on the chosen type of compost container. If you’re using a hot composter, this will already be necessary after about two or three months, but in the case of a conventional closed composter, the point in time will be slightly later. You can use the volume of the compost as a guideline as it will have decreased significantly when it’s ready to be turned. In order to ensure sufficient air supply and thereby guarantee optimal conditions for the microorganisms creating the compost, a regular turning of the compost at intervals of a few weeks is then recommended. When working on the compost, you should pay close attention to hygiene, i.e. not drink anything at the same time, avoid open wounds and wash your hands once the work is done.
Fresh compost which is extracted as mulch material after around 6 months usually has larger amounts of nutrients and biologically active substances than mature compost – however, there is a risk that the germs it contains have not been completely eliminated yet. These can then contaminate the beds and patches on which the fresh compost has been applied and pollute them with pathogens. This would have particularly serious consequences if you were to apply the fresh compost to vegetable patches as the pathogens could eventually be directed into the metabolic system via food intake. In order to avoid these risks, a decomposition period of at least one year is recommended. The compost should then have completely matured, which becomes apparent thanks to the typical smell of forest soil.
In addition to this, the compost should be dark and crumbly and should not contain any chunky elements anymore. However, if you have added shredded branches to it, you will still find remnants of these in your compost after the one-year decomposition period as they take considerably longer to decompose. You can either add them to your patches together with the compost or, if you prefer, you can simply sift the compost to remove the shredded branches.
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If you’ve decided to turn your excretions into ecologically valuable humus via your compost, then there are a few specific points you should bear in mind in addition to the already mentioned aspects in order to compost them correctly.
When deciding on the mixing ratio inside your composter, you should ensure sufficient moisture in the compost materials as this can be affected more heavily when litter is added than in the case of conventional compost. If in doubt, we recommend lightly moistening the compost content with (rain) water. When selecting a compost container, it would be advisable to opt for a closed composter as this would reliably protect the compost materials from weather conditions and rats and would thereby enable a considerably faster transformation into fertile compost soil. The TROBOLO composter made of sturdy, solid wood with a capacity of 600l offers optimal conditions for this. Finally, it should be noted that, due to germ protection reasons, the mature humus, having completed the entire decomposition process, should only be applied to ornamental plan beds like your flower beds at home.
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Lighting is essential for both residential and commercial properties. Appropriate lighting enables people to go about their activities with ease. These areas also require to have irrigation. This is because it is the method used to maintain lawns and gardens during the dry seasons. People are attracted to a place by availability of these components. It is essential for property owners to ensure that they have these components in their areas. Excellent contractors are also required to carry out this work.
People are able to go about their activities without being interrupted if they have proper lighting. People in residential areas need lighting to operate various electronic appliances with ease. Their homes are in turn secured at night. This is because they get to maintain their security lights on always. Commercial places have various equipment that run using electricity. The business thus gets to meet its objectives. Having a place with constant electrical disturbances will put off the business owners. This is because their production process will be hindered making them loose a lot of money. They will therefore have to move to a place with better lighting to make their activities more efficient. Visit this website at http://www.ehow.com/list_7386991_inexpensive-outdoor-party-lighting-ideas.html and learn more about lighting.
Irrigation if properly done enables people to maintain the view of the areas in which they stay. This is because they will be able to water the plants in their lawns. Different crops will also be planted through irrigation by those living in dry areas. They thus get to have food crops all year through. A place will have modified climate as a result of the plants grown. This makes environments more conducive for people and animals to survive. People will have large tracts of land covered by vegetation through commercial irrigation, click here to know more!
A lot of expertise is needed for lighting and irrigation systems to be installed. This is because of the sensitivity of these systems. If one part of the system fails, the entire system fails. This work should thus be done by qualified contractors to eliminate chances of having hitches in the systems. The best types of materials to be put in various areas are also known to them. This also prevents detrimental effects that can arise if these systems fail. They also get to do proper installation.
There are many advantages people get from having lighting and irrigation systems. People should ensure that they have these Residential Commercial Irrigation Systems where they live. Their lives are in addition made more enjoyable. Managing systems connected to these also becomes possible. Effective irrigation and lighting systems are essential to ensure people go about their activities with normalcy. People also get to plan and execute those plans without experiencing hindrances thus being economically sufficient. More emphasis should be put into having these systems.


UPSC Assistant Commissioner Crops Recruitment, Advt. UPSC-2-2018, UPSC January 2018 recruitment Notification, Post Details, Qualifications, Experience, Salary, How to Apply, Exam Dates, Results.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published an advertisement regarding a recruitment of Assistant Commissioner (Crops) under Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Designation: Assistant Commissioner (Crops)
- Number of Posts: 1
- Rs.15600-391,00/- + Rs. 6,600/- (Grade Pay) in PB-3. (Level 11 of the pay Matrix as per 7th CPC)
- The post is permanent.
- Essental: - Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Extension or Agronomy or Entomology or Nematology or Genetics and Plant Breeding or Agriculture Botany or Plant Biotechnology or Plant Pathology or Plant Physiology or Seed Science and Technology or Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry with three years experience in the area of production and productivity in food or cash crops, e.g., rice or wheat or pulse or millet or sugarcane or cotton or jute or oilseeds in a Central Government or State Government office or Public Sector Undertaking or autonomous body or any recognised institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognised University or Institute with four years experience in the area of production and productivity in food or cash crops, e.g., rice or wheat or pulse or millet or sugarcane or cotton or jute or oilseeds in a Central Government or State Government office or Public Sector Undertaking or autonomous body or any recognised institution
- Desirable: - Doctorate in the disciplines mentioned under essential criteria.
- Planning, implementation and monitoring of crops production oriented schemes like Integrated Farming System Development and watershed development/management in rain fed areas.
- To maintain a closer interaction with the research on crop production technology and wateshed development in rain fed areas.
- Project formulation & monitoring of different Projects , Collection and compilation of information relating to Schemes and other related matters
- Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 25/- (Non refundable) only either by remitting the money in any branch of the SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of the SBI or by using visa/master credit/debit card.
- No fee for SC/ST/PH/Women candidates of any community. OBC male candidates are required to pay the full prescribed fee
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates may apply online through the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in.
- Date of Notification: 25-01-2018
- Last date of online application: 15-02-2018
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Yogyata samaj Kalyan Sewa Samiti The major purpose is to plant a million native and endemic trees across India. Every year, saplings of carefully selected tree and plant species are cultivated in these nurseries during the non-plantation season.
Every year, between June and September (monsoon) and January and February (winter), these seedlings are mass-planted (late winter). This will be carried out by Yogyata samaj Kalyan Sewa volunteers, farmers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schoolchildren, and members of the general public. Planted saplings will be efficiently monitored and nourished, with optimal growing circumstances provided to ensure a high survival rate.


Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) scheme was launched with the view to supplement the earnings of small and medium categories farmers. This scheme coupled with the Digital India initiative has made
it possible to reach the PM KISAN benefits to 12 crore farmers in the country.
Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 1 lakh 60 crore has been given to farmers so far. Out which Rs 1 lakh crore were transferred to small farmers during the pandemic period. More than 2 crore Kisan Credit Cards were issued during the Corona period, most of them to small farmers. Such farmers will be benefitted by the agriculture infrastructure and connectivity infrastructure that is coming up in the country. An initiative like Food Parks, Kisan Rails and Infrastructure Fund will help small farmers. In the year gone by, more than 6 thousand projects have been approved under the Infrastructure Fund.
Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 9th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Over Rs 19,500 crore was transferred directly into the accounts of more than 9.75 crore beneficiary farmer families on 9th August 2021.
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a government scheme with 100 per cent funding from the Central government. The scheme promises income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal installments to small and marginal farmer families, having combined land holding/ownership of up to 2 hectares.
The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. There are various exclusion categories for the scheme. Farmers can check their status on pm kisan online portal www-pmkisan-gov-in or via the mobile app. For any query, farmers can use this PM-Kisan Helpline No. 155261 / 011-24300606. Know the process to check the latest instalment status details here;
Check Latest Instalment status
Step 1: Visit official site www.pmkisan.gov.in
Step 2: Click on farmer’s corner given on the homepage of the official website
Step 3: Click on the option beneficiary list
Step 4: Select your state, district/sub district, block and village details correctly
Step 5: Click on the option get report
Step 6: Click on the beneficiary list appears on the screen
Step 7: Check your name and confirm
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Residents of Community Board 5 who need clean soil for a community garden can obtain it at no cost from the City stockpile at 830 Forbell Street, Brooklyn.
The stockpile, run by the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation (OER), currently holds more than 7,000 CY of clean soil. Its purpose is to save the City money when City agencies purchase soil. Yet the stockpile is also a community asset and offers clean soil to residents of Community Board 5 who seek to replenish or cap the soil at an existing community garden or start a new community garden.
The stockpile provides clean soil at no cost to a party that requests it. At this time, residents who want clean soil will need to provide trucking from the stockpile to their garden site. Stockpile personnel can load a pickup truck with clean soil. OER is working to obtain trucking services so it can deliver small amounts of soil (1CY-5 CY) to gardens in CB-5.
Clean soil at the stockpile originates from deep excavations at construction sites across the City. All stockpile soil is covered by a Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) issued by the NY Department of Environmental Conservation. The BUD means that the soil is chemically clean and can be used for any purpose for which it is fit.
The stockpile has Unrestricted Use soil (defined at DEC Part 375-6.8(a)) and General Fill soil (DEC Part 360.13(e).
Soil at the stockpile is glacial sediment with low levels of organics and nutrients. It would need to be mixed with compost to make a topsoil suitable for growing vegetables. In the past five years, OER has supplied clean soil to replenish more than a dozen Green Thumb community gardens.
CB-5 residents interested in obtaining clean soil or learning more about this resource should contact OER through 311 or the following link: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/oer/contact/contact-form.page.


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The writing is on the wall—we must transition to diverse, plant-centered, and nature-friendly food production if we are to save animals from suffering, protect human health, and save the planet from climate and environmental breakdown. And yet, Congress continues to give out billions of dollars to the factory farming industry, leaving only a sliver of federal funds for fruit, vegetable, nut, and bean production and for pasture-based animal systems.
Recent CIWF research revealed that we must reduce meat, egg, and dairy consumption by 82%, 70%, and 60%, respectively, and substantially increase consumption of sustainably grown produce, nuts, seeds, and legumes to align our nation with a diet that is safe for animals, people, and the planet. But we cannot get there if Congress continues to provide exorbitant funding to the factory farming industry.
Right now, Congress is negotiating the next Farm Bill, a huge piece of legislation that dictates agricultural spending for the next five years. What Congress decides to invest in now will determine the path of our nation's food system for years to come.
Tell your members of Congress to invest in diverse, plant-centered, and higher welfare food production now. Add your name


At Cooroy Landscape Supplies and Garden Centre, we stock premium bark, chips and mulches for use in gardens and landscaping. Barks and chips are ideal for decorating your garden and generally last longer than fine organic mulch. Barks and Chips do provide moisture retention and weed suppression qualities however, mulches are far more superior in this regard. Mulches release nutrients to the soil, help lock in moisture and provide excellent weed control because of their density. Ideally lay Bark and Mulch at 100mm thick for the best results.
Made from native hoop pine, stringy/curly texture, dark brown/red colour, suited to sloped terrain and exposed areas.
Finely ground hoop bark, strong dark colour, natural ‘forest floor’ look, ideal in rockeries and heavily planted areas.
Made from hardwood timber, golden brown colour, for level areas and garden beds.
A beautiful, bright coloured chip with a fresh scent. Provides a decorative finish and offers termite resistant qualities.
Made from the Cypress Pine
One of our favourite mulches! Made from Cypress timber, this mulch is bright golden brown in colour, has excellent weed suppression and water retention qualities and smells delightfully fresh and piney. Termite resistant.
100% recycled, suited to larger gardens and veggie patches.
Only need a little bit of mulch? We stock a variety of convenient pre-packed Rocky Point Mulches to choose from.
A very fine pine bark up to 10mm in size, suitable for mixing with soils for potting or is great for playground areas and veggie garden mulching. Will need regular top ups as it will break down quicker than larger barks.


Fruit jellies in the form of animal figures, differing in color and taste.№10053/10006
Food value (average number) 100g of product:
Energy value is 1353 kj
Сalorie content 323 kcal
6,6 g of proteins
0,2 g of fats
68,7 g of carbohydrates
Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, water-holding agent – sorbitol; gelling agent – gelatin; neutralizer – citric acid; glazing agent – carnauba wax; aromatizers are identical to natural; food colouring agents: curcumine, concentrate of carrot and hibiscus; radish, lemon, blackcurrant concentrate, Е141.
Storage temperature is 8-24°C, relative humidity should not exceed 75%.
Storage life is 7 months
Assortment includes fruit jellies sold by weight, storage life is 7 months


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Last weekend I finally found a moment to get excited about the garden.
For the first time I visited a garden centre with gardening in mind (and also lunch) and I came away with probably more seeds than I really needed.
I planted a whole bunch of things pretty much the moment I got home. A few beans, leeks and pak choi into the bed and a wide variety of bits and bobs to start in pots.
Yesterday my first sproutling popped up from the soil.
This is a Dahlia 'Yam', hopefully the first of many green things to come.


Herb Box -Take 2
Want to plant your favorite plants in your backyard, create a garden full of greenery and vitality?
Then, Herb Box will be your best helper. Made of high-strength recycled eco plastic, safe and durable; wide and deep planting frame design, enough for you to plant a lot of vegetables and herbs. It will be perfect for garden, backyard, balcony, terraces, and enjoy the fun of planting in multiple seasons.
1. Selected Materials
The flower bed is made of high-strength recycled eco plastic, which is strong and does not deform; it has excellent weather resistance, and there is no need to worry about strong sunlight and heavy rain, and there is no worry about mildew and corrosion.
2 Elevated Design
Different from other planting frames, prevent large areas of weeds and pests from interfering with the growth of the plants, which is easier to manage and keeps the plants in a good growth state.
- Strong frame with support bars for great stability and weight capacity
- Made of premium eco recycled plastic material, weather-resistant and durable
- Perfect to be placed in garden, balcony, patio, and backyard
- Made in South Africa
- Won’t warp, crack, splinter, or support bacterial growth
- UV stabilized colors keep up the color
- Eco-friendly! Made from 100% recycled plastics
- Eco-friendly recycled plastic will not rot or fade
- Easy to maintain with soap and water
- Charcoal Grey


Last fall I had saved these wonderful seeds. I had the seeds tucked away with other seeds I had saved, I had even planned on sending some to a friend… to my disappointment when I took a peek at my seeds several days ago I noticed they all had molded over. All of these beautiful little flower seeds moldy and sad-looking. I wish I had an after picture to share my horrible surprise.
Looking back on how I dried them it shouldn’t have been a shock that they got moldy. I think that I didn’t let them all dry properly before I put them in a bag (obviously). It’s okay, I still have morning glories and dill I can plant saved by family… and dried properly.
And on the bright side I get to shop for more seeds and plants! Spring is a month away!!


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The size and importance of the New Mexico pecan industry.
The inflation rate of food and whether the governments CPI numbers are really accurate.
The food pyramid and the impact it has had on the U.S. population and whether or not it is still relevant.
The recent approval of lab grown meat and the future of the industry.
The current state of the U.S. Cattle Industry.
New Mexico’s impact on the agriculture industry and its ranking in the U.S.


An Herbal Love Story
Posted by Nathan on 14th Apr 2014
I started regularly gardening towards the end of my undergrad days. It didn’t take long before I also became interested in herbal medicine. My sister was working in the health section of a local co-op those days, and often brought home samples of different herbal remedies for us to try out. I began researching the plants, and the whole thing quickly snowballed into a healthy obsession.
After several months of experimenting with commercially packaged herbal tinctures, capsules, and the like, I started to long for a deeper connection with the plants themselves. Sure, the elderberry tincture I took got rid of a cold I had, and the chamomile tea soothed my nerves, but I felt disconnected. As if the healing process itself wasn’t finished.
Meanwhile, another growing season came upon us, and I started to learn that many of the common weeds gardeners, farmers, and lawn enthusiasts tend to despise are, in fact, medicines. Dandelion, plantain, goldenrod, milk thistle, nettle. Behind the invasive species labels often slapped on them are a storehouse of health benefits. From the liver detoxifying power of Dandelion to the anti-inflammatory nature of Nettle, these weeds seemed to have it all.
And yet there was more to it than just the medicinal benefits. Like the way they taught me about my mind. How the nettle patch, for example, mirrored the way my critical thinking sometimes turned into heavy negativity and pessimism. Once I slip past the border, the negativity literally takes over, stinging parts of my body and leaving it tense and pained.
Over the years, my love of herbals has grown far beyond the common weeds found in our yards. But I always go back to those tough, sturdy plants for guidance. In my garden, I leave wild patches grow, which brings in more bees and butterflies. And the weeds that I remove which I don’t use for medicine or food I compost in order to maintain the cycle and keep the soil rich.
The love and gratitude I have for all my plant teachers is what brought me to start NGTHerbals. I hope you will join me in discovering the many gifts they have to offer, as we reconnect with the planet and ourselves in the process.


LETS GET SERIOUS ABOUT SOIL AND CLIMATE CHANGE!
With Peter Rutherford.
Peter Rutherford, the Senior Ecologist from Kimbriki Eco House & Garden Education Centre in Sydney, will speak about the role of soil, and its core component, HUMUS, in our urgent task of slowing down the rate of climate change. Soil is the worlds most efficient storage vessel, for Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The quickest and most efficient way to reduce the amount of CO2 we now have in the atmosphere, is for us all to lean how to convert it into HUMUS, which is made of structural chains of Carbon. Simply put - the 'black stuff' in good soil is HUMUS! (Not Hommus!)
It is quicker to extract atmospheric carbon by turning it into Humus, than it is to do it by growing trees!
Come and learn more about this urgent & vital message, and what you can do, personally, to assist.
Peter has recently deepened his own knowledge and understanding in this area, when he heard one of our top Australian soil scientists, Graeme Sait, speak at a big soil event in Sydney recently.
Peter stated that: "Graeme Sait has an extraordinary message for us all, as we contemplate the very survival of the human species".
Peter will be showing a short video of a very recent interview, with Graeme Sait.
Healthy Soils = Healthy Plants = Healthy People.
If you are ready to actually stand up and do something to assist in slowing down climate change, then be at this presentation!
Short Bio of Peter
Peter Rutherford has been the Senior Eco Gardener at Kimbriki Eco House and Garden for more than 15 years. Peter is a social ecologist, horticulturist and educator with an extensive knowledge of soils and microbes and the sciences of composting and worm farming. With an infectious passion for sustainable living, Peter inspires both adults and children to live more sustainably.
Peter has taught in schools, co-designed and presented the EPA Earthworks and the Waste Board’s Healthy Gardens courses and has authored many articles, books and videos. Peter has been both guest and presenter on ABC’s popular Gardening Australia as well as appearing on various gardening and lifestyle television programs promoting the benefits of composting and worm farming, and overall sustainable living
You can contact Peter by writing or emailing via Kimbriki Eco House and Garden.


Honey bees need our help, and Newfoundland is one of the last places on Earth where they can still be raised organically.
Goats are a wonderful addition to the household that can provide a family with milk, cheese, ice cream and other delicious treats.
When cops come for your backyard chickens, it’s time to rise up and speak out about the importance of sustainable, respectful food-producing practices.
From Facebook groups to farmers’ markets and community gardens to communal food-sharing programs — the writing’s in the dirt: food security is an important idea and a priority for people all over Newfoundland and Labrador.
There’s more to goats than meets the eye. These loyal companions can fill the role of a household dog while providing you with a bounty of milk, yogurt and cheese. They even help reduce your waste at home and in the garden. And best of all, you can keep them in the city.
True stories of llamas, Easter egg hunts, and meditation.
While many are benefiting from the province’s move toward a full-on energy economy, there is little hope for future generations, who will wonder why we didn’t think of them by investing in a sustainable food secure and food sovereign future.
Organizers, farmers optimistic about growth and sustainability as the co-operative looks to develop its ‘five-year plan’.
Our columnist shares some parting thoughts
Our time will come…
How exactly do you become a farmer, in this day and age?
The Newfoundland and Labrador farming sector will receive more than $11 million to promote innovation in the sector and reduce the risk of foreign animal diseases. Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queens Privy Council, Peter Penashue and the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, made the announcement today in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The joint investment by Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will focus on two initiatives, and provide: $7.5 million for the Agriculture Research Initiative to help farmers and others in the sector lower production costs, enhance environmental sustainability and seize opportunities in new crop varieties, livestock and crop management practices through new techniques especially suited to the Newfoundland and Labrador climate; and $3.9 million for the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Specified Risk Materials Disposal Initiative to build a new animal disease laboratory…


DIY – Indoor Greenhouse
I know in the last several years I have tried a few different things for starting plants indoor and I’m going to share with you what I have found that works great. To help increase the calcium content of your dirt add crushed egg shells to your dirt. Your Tomatoes will thank you. Also if you want to increase the nitrogen in your soil it isn’t too far from your kitchen, save those used coffee granules and add to your soil. Follow this guide to find out how to add to your garden.
You will need the following:
– Anything you can put dirt in
*I found that empty egg cartons work great! They retain moisture and are biodegradable.
– A clear tote *preferably one that fits under your bed
– Egg Shells that have been rinsed and dried to add extra calcium to the dirt I bought. $0.99 a bag
– Potato masher
-Seed markers “Popsicle sticks or gardening sticks”
Directions: Start with your calcium content, all those egg shells that you have been storing. Put them all into your bowl and grab your potato masher and crush all those egg shells. This activity is great for kids to do and help with and my middle child was more than happy to oblige.
Now if you have a tote that doesn’t have a clear lid like I did, place the lid on the floor .
now comes the fun part and your kids will have so much fun with this part. Place dirt in your cartons about half full. I highly recommend using something like Popsicle sticks to mark your containers for the different kinds of seeds you are planting.
Place your seeds on top of the dirt in each pod depending on how deep they need to be. I place 2 seeds in each pod just in case one doesn’t grow I have that extra back up. And if 2 do sprout I will separate them when it is time to transplant.
The seeds I like to use are Heirloom seeds, because I know that they have not been altered in anyway and I know that once my veggies are done growing I can harvest the seeds from them and plant them again, saving me money in the long run. Yes they do cost a little more than the other altered seeds but it is worth it in the end.
Now once you have planted all your seeds in your pods, water them with cool to warm water and place the bottom of the tote on top and place in a sunny warm area. And Don’t forget to water them. The egg cartons help maintain moisture which is very helpful.


Many of us know that relying on large international corporations and chains to bring us our food is convenient and necessary, but not necessarily the best option. Of course, it’s a wonder that it exists, as we too often take for granted the incredible range and accessibility of food we are able to purchase. That said, where can afford to, it can always be healthy to support good initiatives.
This might involve buying vegan foods, cutting down our meat intake, making sure our dairy comes from free range and cruelty free sources, as well as opting for organic where we can. Also, supporting local butchers, fishmongers, and grocers is almost always a good idea and can net us better produce for cheap – even if it takes a little longer to visit a few shops.
That said, there’s also immense value in becoming a little more self-sustaining if you can, especially at home. In this post, we’ll discuss how that can be possible, what steps to take to make that a reality, and in the final examination, which self-sustainable methods are easiest to integrate into your lifestyle:
Start A Veg Patch
There’s nothing quite like roasting or steaming vegetables you have grown from the garden. The extra sense of having earned your food can come through when you’ve cultivated the land, even a small part of it in your garden. Setting out a vegetable patch comes from first segmenting space, creating a small border, and then toiling the soil. You can use nutritional soil goods and compost to make a great little section of your garden to grow vegetables in, and with a few months of good practice, will become comfortable seeing your crop yield.
Consider A Herb Garden
A miniature version of a small veg garden, a herb garden can allow you to grow herbs and some spices depending on your climate. A herb garden can be placed in your kitchen even, if you have the right small utilities and enough sunlight to help them shine. This can add that extra fresh addition to your ingredients and recipes. If you’re hoping to impress someone, garnishing each meal with a little of your home-grown greenery can be lovely.
Keep Some Chickens
Keeping some chickens in your garden can be a great way to gather sustainability, because they can provide you eggs of course. Dual purpose birds can also be eaten and for those who are happy to do so, learning a valuable life skill of being involved in that process, including plucking and preparing, can be a key way to be more ethical about their diet. Chickens are also fun to keep, as they’re quite lovely little animals who tend not to cause any bother provided you have enough feed to go around. With a set of Chicken Tractors, you can also keep them safe at night and protected from foxes.
With this advice, you’re sure to be more self-sustaining at home, and learn the valuable skills necessary for doing so.


Roasting and salting our pumpkin seeds to make sure we make the most of the pumpkin.
Preparing pots for transplanting our lettuce plants.
Picking out the seeds from the pumpkin pulp - Hard Work!
Scooping out all the pulp to make our soup!
These pumpkins are heavy - they will make lots of soup.
Getting ready for Hallowe'en
Picking our tomatoes from the greenhouse, We found loads of treasure. Guess what, we did not even plant these! They grew from last years seed!
Can you spot our giant pumpkin we planted in the garden last Spring?
Here, we are potting daffodil bulbs for our Grandparents Day in February 2023.
The students from 2nd to 6th class completed a trail run along The Railway Walk. They ran from the carpark to the Tougher Bridge and back, which is a distance of 4km. Super Effort was made by all students.


Breaking the limitations of traditional marketplaces in Montenegro
Bachelor of Architecture Thesis Project
This project connects the urban and rural areas of Montenegro to sustain traditional agricultural practices and make available locally produced food.
Montenegro is rich in natural resources and agricultural potential that could allow it to be self-sustainable. But there is a lack of connectivity between urban population centers and the rural agricultural areas. As a result, rich cultural traditions of locally produced food are being lost and urban dwellers, in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, must import food at high costs.
Agriculture has been historically the main source of income in the beautiful rural regions. Without access to the population centers as a customer base, there are no viable employment opportunities for young people in the rural areas. The migration of young people to cities like Podgorica also creates friction due to big differences in lifestyles between the urban and rural populations.
Taking advantage of the well-established railways in Montenegro, the project creates an economic and cultural connection between the urban and rural regions. The project site is adjacent to the train station in downtown Podgorica. The project acts as a new gateway to the city serving those migrating to the city and as a marketplace for those who wish to sell agricultural products to the city dwellers and return to the land. Live-work spaces provide food growers a way to afford a dwelling that is affordable and independently financed. Cultural program promote the beauty of the food growing regions in Montenegro.


Is yours in? Mine is. I put it in around dusk, just before the April full moon.
And this year I am growing double the amount of garlic I grew last year. Good crop that last one, but not enough.
Took me a week to prepare the ground, moulding it into the mother-of-all-plots and already you can see handsome green stems rising with pride towards the light.
Those determined individuals from Albany, Manjimup and Baldivis who already supply me with copious quantities of organically grown knobs need not fear, I will not be able to grow enough to satisfy my needs. Even with my harvest in, I will remain an active buyer in the marketplace.
Why then must I grow garlic? Good question and I have answers.
One reason is that I come from a long line of fruit and vegetable growers and when I was a boy during the last ice-age in Bridgetown, we grew everything we needed.
In the beginning there was mum, dad, my older brother and me. This was nowhere near enough folk to work the sprawling orchards, so we grew two more brothers.
Four boys, a man and a hard working country woman who could bake a cake, darn a sock and drive a tractor, now that was a team.
And another reason, an outstanding reason, is that it is our patriotic duty to grow fruit and vegetables on the land surrounding our house.
Those of us nearing the end of our allotted allotment will well remember growing up in a house with a yard heavily laden with grape vines, vegi-patches and fruit trees.
This was before television. This was when boredom was an imaginary world inhabited by rampant drill-crews who roamed the landscape making holes in the ground in an endless search for water, oil and China.
Everyone had plenty to do and even when we didn’t want to do it we still did and all year round we dug, planted, watered and harvested.
Yes, my fellow West Australians, it is our patriotic duty to plant garlic and tell me this, could there be a greater defence of one’s nation that the ability to produce our own food?
Oh yes, there’s been a lot of talk about patriotism in recent years and some seem to think it’s about flying a flag from your front yard, your roof, or your car and driving around like a lunatic with your head out the window yelling “Aussie Aussie Aussie”.
What a lot of cocky poo!
Did you know that over 90% of all garlic sold in Australia comes from overseas? We should be ashamed of ourselves.
You know how hard it is to grow garlic? You move a sod, you add some sheep or chicken poo, bit of blood and bone, rake it in, water it, wait a couple of days, stick cloves all over it, bingo, around November, garlic! It’s a bloody miracle.
All this talk from Federal and local pollies about getting used to importing fruit and vegetables and the boys in Canberra recently deciding to let in New Zealand apples makes me want to get stroppy and picket parliaments.
Do they get out? Do they use the phone, watch the evening news, read a paper, search the internet, or engage in casual conversation?
Haven’t they heard that over here in the West we have a surplus of apples? We can’t sell all our apples. Orchardists are dumping apples. Would it make sense to send apples to the east where the drought has not only left them short of water but also apples?
Is anyone listening?
And anyone who buys land that was once prime fruit and vegi growing country should be required to grow garlic and apples in their back yard and make sensible use of available water and soil.
It’s Saturday morning. This is the first morning of the rest of your life. Make a stand, put the paper down, get of your butt, go outside and choose the best place to plant garlic. It’ll need good soil, sandy will do for now and a sunny spot. Go to it.
You’re a good person, a credit to your country, a true patriot.


News & Events >> Edible Garden
Time: 12:00 AM
The Washington Montessori School Parent Earth Team along with the 6th grade Middle School students are hard at work building an organic edible garden for WMS. With a grant of $1000 from Litchfield Hills Food Systems and generous donations from a few WMS families and John Scheeper’s Kitchen Garden Seeds in Bantam, the first eight beds were built on Friday, May 21st. The 6th graders are involved in every aspect of building the garden including ideas for future development. Different classrooms started seeds in the greenhouse and some of these seedlings will be going to Judea Garden in Washington Depot. Parent and student volunteers will be helping maintain the school garden over the summer.
If you are interested in helping with this project, please email a Parent Earth team member (Eliza Paolucci, Nancy Preston or Alex Ince) or come to a Parent Earth Team meeting (May 25th and June 8th) at 8:40am in the Spanish Room.
The team is still accepting donations of garden tools.


Love towards your passion! These are the only four words that will come to your mind after reading the following journey of Dr. Ranjana Tewari, the Head of Department of Mangalayatan University.
As a way of life, her family has passed down the love for teaching generation after generation. And at present, Dr. Tewari has coupled her love for teaching with the field of agriculture.
Read this educational influencer’s journey in her own words.
Please introduce yourself and your journey as an educator to our readers and also tell us what inspired you to pursue agriculture studies as a career?
Hello readers, I am Dr. Ranjana, a Researcher, an Educator, Plant Breeder, and Floriculturist. I am presently holding the position of Head of Department in Agriculture at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. I graduated from GBPUAT, Pantnagar in agriculture, did my Masters and Ph. D in Genetics & Plant Breeding from AAIDU, Prayagraj, and NDUAT, Faizabad, respectively. I have also worked in CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow. For the past ten years, I have been actively working in the field of research and education.
Though I am a lifetime student and I always love to learn, but I enjoy teaching others, even more, it’s in the family. Getting to know all of the different kids and interacting with them. I have always loved kids, so I always enjoy that part of my job. I think every teacher wants to have a long-lasting effect on their students and live forever in the form of their teachings.
I have learned that agriculture doesn’t require hundreds of books to mug up; rather, it needs passion and determination. To pursue a carrier in agriculture is not easy; one has to love the soil and nature, needs the courage to get the hands dirty for food and witness the miracle of crop life.
It’s part of our culture and tradition achieved through hard work via uniting people. The kind of positive impact that one can make to education, society, and agriculture sector simultaneously by pursuing agriculture as a carrier fascinated me to take agriculture as a carrier. As there is no more noble task than that of being able to feed the hunger, whether it’s for food or knowledge.
Pertaining to your experience of 10 years in the education sector, how, according to you, has the curriculum for agriculture studies improved over time?
During the past 10 years, agricultural education has expanded rapidly and explored the new areas of agriculture and allied sectors to meet the global demand for human resources and agricultural technology. Agriculture being a professional degree, the ICAR has made it more careers oriented by curricula changes for different undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in India. The new curricula recommendation by the fifth Dean’s Committee for the undergraduate courses with the aim to produce agricultural graduates with a strong background in modern science, value-added courses and skill development courses with important features of Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) to impart practical training in farmers’ fields, Plant clinic. Agro-industrial experiences, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, watershed management, agriculture journalism, etc.
Tell us more about Mangalayatan University with regard to your department specifically.
Mangalayatan University is a “Gurukul of Global Education.” Here, we work towards a fine blend of values and global professional talents in the making of leaders for the future. The Department of Agriculture was established in 2018 under the Institute of Engineering & Technology and is strengthened with competent faculty, supporting infrastructure, and seventy-five Acre land. The primary focus of our curriculum is to impart technical knowledge to students, exposure to latest industry practices through several industrial visits, training during their course to have adequate exposure in tackling live problems encountered in working of the industrial entity.
To be the leading centre providing student responsive education, farmer responsive training and services for agriculture development and agro-industry.
- To train students to be skilled professional, with the hunger and ability to become leaders
- To bring global best practices to our students through the widespread use of technology
- To empower our faculty to constantly develop new skills and excel professionally
- To provide the best campus environment to students and faculty with all facilities to nurture their interests
What is your opinion on the inclusion of technology and smart devices in studying and /or researching within agriculture, and other mediums of education?
Teaching-learning aids like instructional use of computers, television, mobiles, internet and other kinds of electronic hardware and software play a key role in the understanding of the subjects to students as well as to the teacher. The amalgamation of smart teaching-learning technologies also has an important role in agriculture extension as it enhances the effect with ease for the lab to land programmes.
The Agriculture faculty and researchers who conduct research and teach courses prefer educational technology uses more over conventional methods of teaching because it integrates process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices, the organization for analyzing problems, devising, implementing evaluating and managing solutions to field problems, in situations in which learning is purposive and controlled.
As an educator, what challenges have you faced while building a career in the education domain?
The biggest challenge always comes from the students and how their understanding can be enhanced, no matter how much knowledge you have, but how much and how better you can make them understand the topic is always a challenge as every mind is different and respond to every topic is different.
I began my career in research but sooner, I realized an educator inside me with a vision and believed for future innovative agriculture and skill-based smart education the world requires. So, I switched my job to college and then finally to university as an educator.
Following the zeal of learning by doing to achieve excellence as excellence brings success took me to the present position of HOD. For the first time, the Mangalayatan university started the department of agriculture under my headship. Thus, it’s the will that helps you overcome all the challenges.
What would you advise to those aspiring to study agricultural science?
Agriculture not only promises well-paying government or private jobs after degree completion but also provides the satisfaction of working in the field, Agriculture doesn’t require hundreds of books to mug up rather needs passion and determination. To pursue a career in agriculture is not easy; one has to love the soil and nature, needs the courage to get the hands dirty for food and witness the miracle of crop life being part of our culture and tradition. So, “live your passion and culture together.”
Where do you see yourself in the near future?
I see myself and the Agriculture department of Mangalayatan University as a world leader in the field of innovative smart agriculture especially in crop improvement and exploring new areas of innovative agriculture like post-harvest agriculture management and smart agriculture technology etc.


The Influential Rise of Monsanto in Agricultural Biotechnology
Monsanto, a titan within agricultural biotechnology and now under the Bayer AG umbrella, has long facilitated the integration of GMOs within our global food matrix. This journey sparked numerous advancements in farm productivity but also initiated intense debates over possible ecological and health repercussions.
A Journey from Chemicals to Agricultural Breakthroughs
This storied enterprise, which originated in 1901, traversed from a chemical manufacturer past to spearheading biotechnological innovations. Notorious for chemical formulations such as PCBs and Agent Orange, Monsanto’s genetically engineered seeds have cast the longest shadow, revolutionizing contemporary agrarian techniques.
Deciphering the Science Behind Monsanto’s Creations
Genetic engineering’s magic lies in tweaking plant DNA to imbue them with traits like pest or herbicide resistance. The advent of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready plants permitted herbicides’ usage without risking crop vitality, offering a monumental shift in weed management for cultivators.
Evaluating the Fiscal Dimensions of Monsanto’s Pioneering Work
The introduction of GMOs came with grand promises of enhancing farming efficiency. Adopters reaped financial gains, yet this also instigated a merger of seed and agricultural chemistry vendors, spurring trepidations about market monopoly and product cost implications.
Scrutiny of Monsanto’s Environmental Footprint
Environmental advocates have questioned the repercussions of GMOs on biodiversity and soil integrity. The company’s techniques, by favoring large-scale uniform crops and heightened chemical reliance, may embolden herbicide-resistant flora and disrupt natural habitats.
Debates Over Health Implications Related to Monsanto’s Products
The safety of ingesting GMOs and the broader implications of their accompanying herbicides remain contentious. While Monsanto staunchly vouches for their products’ harmlessness, based on numerous analyses and regulatory endorsements, critics still lobby for more autonomous scientific inquiry.
Patent Policies and Litigious Episodes Involving Monsanto
The corporation’s rigid approach to genetically modified seed patent enforcement has stirred substantial legal focus. Its unyielding protection and pursuit of patent violations have led to landmark legal disputes, influencing the dialogue on intellectual property and agrarians’ liberties.
Monsanto’s Ethical Commitments Within Corporate Spheres
Monsanto’s position at the nexus of agricultural innovation subjects it to rigorous scrutiny regarding sustainable practices. Educational initiatives and ecological farming programs represent efforts to mitigate criticism while underscoring its pledge towards worldwide nourishment security.
Envisioning Agricultural Futures Post-Monsanto Merger
Monsanto’s amalgamation with Bayer AG marks a pivotal chapter for both entities and the domain of agricultural biotech. This consolidation harbors the potential for groundbreaking strides in GMO technology, potentially recasting the agricultural landscape.
Understanding Monsanto’s Dual-edged Legacy
Monsanto’s narrative is punctuated by profound enhancements in agrarian output and fervent polemics regarding moral, ecological, and health matters. Keeping pace with burgeoning dialogues on GMOs and industrial clout in agriculture is critical, ensuring equitable nourishment distribution while safeguarding Earth’s ecosystems and public health.
For additional perspectives on GMOs and their influence, explore here.


GLOBALG.A.P. is the internationally recognized standard for farm production. Our core product is the result of years of intensive research and collaboration with industry experts, producers and retailers around the globe. Our goal is safe and sustainable agricultural production to benefit farmers, retailers and consumers throughout the world.
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification covers:
- Food safety and traceability
- Environment (including biodiversity)
- Workers’ health, safety and welfare
- Animal welfare
Includes Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Pest Control (IPC),
Quality Management System (QMS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Our standard demands, among other things, greater efficiency in production. It improves business performance and reduces waste of vital resources. It also requires a general approach to farming that builds in best practices for generations to come.


Published by Farming Press, 1989, Hardback.
Condition: Very Good.
3rd edition. [First Edition: 1979] Illustrated with black and white photographs & diagrams. From the cover: Over the past decade Brian Bells book has established its position as the prime guide to tractors and farm machinery. There are sections dealing with the farm tractor, cultivating, sowing and harvesting machinery, also equipment for crop protection and the application of manure and fertiliser. There is also a section on farm power and the farm workshop.
This third edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions and includes major updates in areas such as harvesting machinery, all-terrain vehicles, rough-terrain forklift trucks and estate maintenance equipment. Other significant changes are complete resetting in an enlarged hardback format and incorporation of 151 photographs showing examples of current equipment.


pH is a measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of your soil. It is determined by the amount of lime (calcium) contained in your soil, and the type of soil that you have. In general, British soils range from about pH 4 to pH 8. (The word pH is a boffins term, it stands for “potential Hydrogen ions”). As well as affecting your soil acidity, it is worth remembering that lime is the fourth most important plant food.
Why is it important?
Some plants are very sensitive to soil pH. Probably the best known examples of this are (the majority of) Rhododendrons and heathers which will not tolerate lime in the soil. On the other hand are Clematis and Daphne, which prefer a lime soil.
It is not generally known however that many plants are sensitive to pH levels. The plant pH preference lists will help you to see which plants prefer to grow at particular pH levels. For many plants a deviation of 0.5 is permissible, and several will grow at deviations of 1.0.
How pH affects plant foods
Finding out your pH
Raising your soil pH - to make the soil more alkaline
Lowering your soil pH - to make the soil more acid
Types of lime explained.
Plant preference lists - for different pH levels


The Qubì Garden project aims to create an inclusive and innovative garden on a specific stretch of Lungo Dora, the one in front of Via Parma 75, where the Qubì Torino association is historically based.
The Qubì Garden will be a meeting place in a residual space of the city, a place for training and raising awareness on sustainable lifestyles and new forms of cultivation that can contribute to the resilience of urban territories. The Garden will be furnished with wooden boxes to cultivate a vegetable garden raised off the ground, a self-sufficient greenhouse created in a recycled container, which uses photovoltaic energy to support an aeroponic cultivation system inside, and seats and tables available to citizens.
In cities there is the maximum concentration of consumption of resources, while awareness of relationships with all the other components of ecosystems tends to dissolve. Our intent is therefore to propose actions that promote awareness of the interactions between food, man and the environment, and make the city more livable and sustainable.
The idea was born in 2020, following the Covid 19 pandemic, when several young students started using the area in front of the headquarters of the Qubì cultural association as an open-air meeting place. The Association therefore began to gather their needs and visions regarding the area from the young people and citizens of the neighborhood, and in 2021 entered into a collaboration agreement with District 7 of the City of Turin for the care and maintenance of the area of realization of the project, which therefore presents itself as a method of shared management of common goods.
The intent is to bring environmental and food education workshops outdoors, and to increase meeting, awareness and knowledge opportunities through the creation in the green area of tables to welcome students and families, wooden boxes to cultivate and experimenting with urban cultivation, and the installation of a recovery container adapted to the use of a greenhouse for aeroponic cultivation, an important and innovative “green lung” for one of the most polluted cities in Italy.


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Delphi Boston uses a hands-on approach to teaching. Both at home and in school, learning can be fun and interactive! Looking for a way to teach your kids about science and the importance of caring for living things? Gardening will do just the trick!
To celebrate April being National Garden Month, here are the top research-proven reasons why gardening is great for your kids:
- It teaches children (and adults) about ecology, nutrition, and the interconnectedness of life on our planet, all the while demonstrating that good things come from hard work, patience, and persistence. Gardening provides a wonderful opportunity for learning and can increase the desire to learn.
- Gardening is a team effort, so children learn to work better with others toward a common goal. This can help with socialization, communication, and planning.
- It offers a chance to bond with our children. Doing activities together deepens the relationship between parent and child by creating positive memories. Introducing our children to gardening early on can also instill an appreciation for nature and concern for our planet’s well-being.
- Gardening gets the kids outdoors. Technology consumes our daily lives, and it can be a challenge to get everyone outside. With a garden they plan, plant, and tend, a sense of ownership and pride can go a long way to encourage children to get active and away from the glowing screens that surround us.
- Children who garden are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables. Especially if grown themselves, eating food they cared for and cultivated is just more fun.
All these things contribute to happier humans, which is something money can’t buy. Community gardens, school gardens, or your own home garden are all great ways to introduce your tiny humans to the wonderful world of horticulture and will create a lifelong desire for environmental stewardship.
For more information on National Garden Month, visit the National Gardening Association’s website. Want to read the research on gardening and the positive impact it has on children for yourself? Check out the Children and Nature Network’s Benefits of Gardening fact sheet here.


Summer is here in Sonoma County! And to make sure your garden and home landscape is ready, we have put together a few tips.
As always, WISE-WATER USE is key to success here in Sonoma County. So let’s start with a few things you can do to optimize the water you use to maintain your garden and landscape:
REDUCE THE DEMAND by Replacing Your Lawn with drought-tolerant plantings such as natives and Mediterranean species. Checkout the many rebate programs available in our area!
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The massive robust steel construction of the Briquette Press is equipped with hydraulic system for forced lubrication of the moving parts to ensure the save and smooth operation. The work of the Press is supported by precise feeding coming from the smoothly varying screw feeder revolutions. The equipment has integrated monitoring, controlling and preventive systems to allow the operator to handle the machine properly.
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Environmental sustainability is a daily commitment that promises a better tomorrow. We continually seek ways to deliver on our promise to protect the planet we all call home.
We seek to source all of our bottled waters responsibly. Our water sources are carefully selected and closely monitored to ensure consistent quality and sustainable yield, and we align our company with brands that do the same.
In North America, we have strengthened our water stewardship commitment by partnering with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). The IBWA maintains a strict Bottled Water Code of Practice for its bottler members and rigorously enforces its standards of operation worldwide – standards that we continually meet or exceed.
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH IBWA INCLUDES:
We are also members of
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Our european route based services divison, eden springs, is a member of watercolors europe (we), which provides similar assistance as ibwa in north america
Its membership includes national associations comprising of bottlers and distributors of both bottled and plumbed-in watercoolers and companies supplying the industry with products and services. At present, WE comprises over 300 companies and promotes the exchange of technical, scientific and regulatory information. WE assists in areas such as guidelines for good hygienic practices and proper sanitation procedures for the benefit of consumer protection and ethical practices in the industry.
Highlights of our
North America operations:
We can proudly say that DS Services plants in the U.S. are bottling more water with increasing energy efficiency. Notably:
*Evaluated period: Year 2017 compared to 2013.
Highlights from our S&D Coffee
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S&D’s Raíz Sustainability® sourcing platform for coffee and tea provides smallholder farmers with immediate access to training and technical assistance to help adopt best practices in agriculture and business management. Across six countries and directly benefiting 4,900+ farmers, Raíz Sustainability® promotes environmental pillars such as ensuring healthy soil and clean water through proper analysis and post-production water management techniques, plus training on practices for forest conservation including using shade to slow evaporation of water from the soil and leaving natural growth to attract birds for organic pest control.
Along with working to support more sustainable practices in coffee and tea growing communities, S&D is committed to understanding challenges and developing solutions to minimize our environmental impact. Recent progress includes:
Initiatives to mitigate impact of packaging materials. Burlap bags are the primary packaging method of our green coffee as it is shipped across the world from various coffee origins. The responsible reuse of burlap bags has been a recent focus of our environmental efforts, and we have sought ways to upcycle—or creatively reuse—this material by partnering with local organizations such as CLIMB’s Sackcloth & Ashes and Steve’s Burlap Sacks.
*Evaluated period: Year 2015 compared to 2012


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The tobacco farming season poses a threat to global warming through deforestation.
It is that time of the year again—time for tobacco curing in the West Provinces—and the environment is at risk as farmers will be looking for firewood to cure their tobacco.
Farmers, especially in Hurungwe, which is the highest tobacco-producing district in the province, have contributed much to deforestation this season as they have felled indigenous trees to cure their tobacco.
Some of the farmers seem to be unaware of how important it is not to continuously cut down trees and have overlooked the effects of global warming and its impact in the future.
Equally, small-scale contract farmers are not excluded, as they are using both coal and firewood in curing their tobacco without considering reforestation.
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Due to the cost of electricity and its scarcity, the majority of farmers are resorting to firewood, which is easily available, posing a threat to global warming and ecosystem imbalance.
The Forestry Commission and Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) encourage tobacco farmers to have woodlots complementing the number of hectares planted so as to reduce deforestation.
Provincial Forestry Extension Manager Esther said that as an organization, they send out Forestry Officers to districts on patrols during the tobacco curing period and are arresting farmers found with firewood outside their barns.
“The problem of deforestation is too widespread, but we are doing our best to manage and control it,” explained Esther.
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board Public Affairs Officer, Chelesani, said the Board has several ongoing afforestation programs targeting both smallholders and large-scale growers to curb deforestation.
“We also have Statutory Instruments 116 of 2022, which states that for every hectare of tobacco grown, 0.3 should be put under fast-growing tree species for the purposes of tobacco curing, and law enforcement makes it compulsory for all tobacco growers to establish woodlots,” explained Tsarwe.
Tsarwe explained the termination of contracts for farmers without woodlots, saying that they are just raising awareness and educating growers about sustainable tobacco production, which involves afforestation and reforestation.
In some cases, regarding the Tobacco Wood Energy Programs (TWEP), the A1 and A2 farmers were complaining that the arable land for TWEP was limited.
“In as much as the Board acknowledges land utilization conflicts, we recommend growers utilize the land they have wisely by maximizing productivity and quality rather than increasing the area under tobacco.
“In other areas, we are encouraging the establishment of communal plantations and centralized tobacco curing facilities like the ones we have at Stow-Muhacha,” said Tsarwe.
The Stow-Muhacha projects are transforming small-scale tobacco growers into viable and formal medium-scale enterprises.
Over the year, farmers were reluctant about deforestation, and more and more trees were cut down during the curing season, overlooking the effects. As the forestry commission is still trying to minimize the threats, the harm has already been done over the course of time, and it should implement tree plantations and advanced curing methods, which are cheaper.
Global warming effects include draught, loss of species, healthy risk, poverty, displacement, and hot temperatures; all this will also affect farmers directly.
One Diva Gurukota, a meteorologist, said the rate of deforestation between the tobacco curing season and the next has been overwhelming, and this has brought about effects like cyclones and weather shifts, as evidenced by a shift in our farming season like El Nino, which affected Zimbabwe in the past few years.


There are various all-natural methods you may use for growing a vibrant, healthy, and bright organic garden. Just learn some techniques, and put the ones that resonate with you into practice.
Involve your children in gardening. A garden can provide a wonderful learning experience for children, and will give you an opportunity to bond with them while you produce healthy food.
Try to put an aspirin in the water to get rid of plant diseases. Dissolve aspirin (1.5 pills per 2 gallons of water) in a bucket and administer to your plants. All you have to do is spray the plants with this solution and you should see good results. The spray ought to be applied approximately every three weeks.
Organic indoor plants may need additional light sources to make up for the light they miss out on by being indoors. This needs to be considered. If your apartment or home does not receive a huge amount of sunlight, you might want to grow plants that adapt to medium and low light environments instead. If your plants still need more light, there are always artificial light sources that you can use.
Planted flowers will benefit from organic materials that are built up to as much as three inches. This will prevent weeds from growing, retain humidity, and feed your plants with the nutrients they need. Also, the flower beds will look beautifully maintained at all times.
Tuck away some plastic grocery bags and use them to slip over your muddy boots. This allows you to work steadily and without distractions, making you a happier and more productive gardener.
Coffee grounds are a good addition to your soil. Coffee grounds have a lot of nutrients that plants can use. Nitrogen is a nutrient that will help your plants grow taller and bloom faster, so use those coffee grounds, extra compost, or diluted urea to make this happen.
When it is time to gather your produce, you should use an older laundry basket. The basket will make a great strainer when you wash your vegetables. Rinse off your produce while it’s in the laundry basket, and any excess water will be strained out through the basket’s holes.
Consider solving your weed problem without the use of toxic chemicals. You can place newspaper in several layers, and it will help control your weeds. Weeds require sunlight to continue growing. With layers of newspaper on them, the weeds are not going to have light, and therefore will not grow. The newspapers will break down over a period of time, and will become part of your compost. Add visual appeal by placing some mulch over the top.
A good way to plant seeds is in containers. Plant them three times as deep as their overall size. You should know that certain seeds need not be covered, because they need the sunlight. Two of the common examples are petunias and ageratum. If you are wondering whether or not the seeds require direct sunlight, you can usually find helpful information online that will answer your question.
While any person can make a garden, the people who know what they are doing will get the best results. Use the tips provided here for organic gardening.
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