NHRA Drag Racer & Austin resident Alexis DeJoria Will Accept the Sustainable Food Changemaker Award on Behalf of the DeJoria Family’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation
AUSTIN, Texas (May 10, 2016)— On Wednesday, May 11, NHRA Drag Racer Alexis DeJoria will accept the Sustainable Food Center’s prestigious Sustainable Food Changemaker Award at the 9th annual Farm-to-Plate fundraiser at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas.
The 2016 Sustainable Food Changemaker Award is being presented to the Austin based Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation which was established by Alexis DeJoria’s father and fellow Austin resident, John Paul DeJoria.
Alexis DeJoria, a recent Peace, Love & Happiness board inductee, will proudly accept the award on behalf of her father and his renowned organization. Since its establishment in 2011, the organization has committed to developing a sustainable planet through protecting animals and conserving the environment. Projects range from Grow Appalachia, the largest gardening project of its kind in the U.S., to Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a community village for people struggling with homelessness in Austin.
According to Ronda Rutledge, Director at the Austin based Sustainable Food Center, the award signifies and honors the DeJoria family’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and food production and security.
“We chose JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation because of John Paul’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, understanding the huge role that food production has in environmental stewardship,” said Rutledge.
The Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation has partnered with the Sustainable Food Center since 2012, sponsoring their teaching garden as part of their capital campaign. In the garden, school children join with the community to learn sustainable agriculture practices and gardening tips.
“Alexis recently joined our board, and she has already been very involved in our projects — from volunteering on the ground level to conceptualizing new directions for investment,” said Constance Dykhuizen, Director of Peace, Love & Happiness. Dykhuizen added, “Her heart for protection of the environment fits in very well with John Paul’s long-standing commitment to sustainable food.”
DeJoria, a professional race car driver competing in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, has adopted her father’s
philanthropic credo of ‘giving back whenever possible.’ From her efforts with Sallie Latimer’s water tower restoration fundraiser to her Free Mammograms for the Fans program, DeJoria considers it an honor to be able to accept the Sustainable Food Changemaker Award on behalf of her family’s foundation.
“Our family has been involved with many charities over the years, and I’m very fortunate to sit on the Board of Directors of the Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation. We donate our time, as well as financially, to various charities all over the world. I’m honored to be able to accept this award on behalf of my father, right here in our hometown,” said the Dripping Springs resident, who will be presented the award from Sustainable Food Center board chair Ralph Hasson. The Farm-to-Plate event kicks off with a VIP hour at 6:00 PM and will showcase 30 local chefs.
For more information about Alexis DeJoria and her involvement with the Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, please contact Allison McCormick at email@example.com. For information regarding the Sustainable Food Center and their Farm-to-Plate event, please contact Jess Gaffney at (631) 678-3678.
About Alexis DeJoria
Alexis DeJoria, daughter of John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and proud owner of Tequila Patrόn, is a professional NHRA racecar driver, competing in the nitro Funny Car class on the Kalitta Motorsports team. Alexis drives the Tequila Patrón-sponsored 2016 Toyota Camry. Alexis, who had all the opportunity in the world to pursue any type of career, felt strongly about following her passion, and her need for adrenaline drove her to pursue the unlikely profession of auto-racing. The determination to ‘blaze her own trail’ continues to drive her and push her to higher levels in the sport of NHRA drag racing.


Cotton is the natural fibre that probably makes up a large proportion of your wardrobe. It's soft, absorbent and breathable. It keeps us cool in summer and is also a good heat conductor through winter. However, it’s one hell of a greedy crop and can take a huge toll on our environment.
Organic cotton is cotton that has been produced to standards that ensure its production leaves a lighter footprint on the earth. Farming of organic cotton uses less water and ensures no toxic chemicals and GMO’s are used so that the health of the soil is maintained using natural processes. Organic cotton promotes sustainable agricultural practices that benefit the land and the people.
There are a few cotton certification bodies out there that set standards for organic cotton. The one that's most commonly known is GOTS. These standards not only promote sustainable practices in relation to environmental concerns but also social concerns which help to aid a safer supply chain.
While we have worked closely with our manufacturers and have been in regular contact with our organic cotton suppliers, we haven't yet visited their farms. We hope to visit them early next year, so stay tuned for further updates on our supply chain visits!


This week I would like to wrap up my series on food, and leave you with a little light reading and a film to watch.
Wrapped up Food
My first post Technology in Food Production contained a general overview of how modern farming techniques are effecting our lives. Most of the comments made expressed surprise at the levels of GM organisms that are currently being farmed and the profits generated by the industry.
It is estimated that in the USA between 40 and 50% of all food produced is wasted. There are about 320 million people in the US, so we could safely say that this wasted food could feed at least 100 million people.
The European Union fares little better. According to the European Commission about 90 million tonnes of food is wasted annually in Europe alone, with global waste at about 1.3 billion tonnes. In developing countries, over 40% of food losses happen after harvest and during processing, while in industrialized countries, over 40% occurs at retail and consumer level. According to the US Food and Agricultural Organization food waste in Europe alone could feed 200 million people, and that if global waste could be cut down by 25% it would give enough food to feed 870 million hungry people.
The Sciencemag website has an article that will lead me into today’s post, about an organic farmer in Australia who has taken his neighbour to court over GM contamination. The organic farm has traces of GM materials that have apparently blown in from the neighbouring farm, leaving authorities no choice than to take away the farm’s organic certification.
This has of course led to a loss of income, and so the owner is suing for $85,000 to recoup his losses.
Now although there are standards about leaving space between GM and non GM plantation, it has become increasingly clear that contamination is somewhat inevitable, and this is reflected in regulations.
As a continuation of my food series, I would like to take a look at alternative food provisioning networks, via a review of Italian anthropologist Cristina Grasseni’s new book ‘Beyond Alternative Food Networks’. The book describes strategies used by groups to avoid interaction with the industrialized food mechanism, much of which I have debated in the other posts in the series.
The post was a review of a letter sent by some of Europe’s largest corporations to the European Commission. The letter claims that regulation in the EU risks damaging development and the economy, they want a series of things to be taken into account within the regulation process.
It is easy to read and short and I recommend a look, it is free to download through the link above, but I would like to take one of their suggestions and apply it to food regulation, as part of my food series.
Last week I gave some statistics about GM food production both in the USA and worldwide, and this week I wanted to consider what genetic modification actually is. It appears to me that confusion reigns when addressing issues surrounding GM, so I would like to try and clarify a few issues.
GM exists in plants but also in animals as the salmon link showed last week (not currently approved for consumption), but we tend to associate it mainly with crops, so what does it entail?
In relation to the biggest crops that I mentioned last week, soybean, cotton and corn, there are 2 distinctly different approaches. The first is herbicide tolerance (HT) and the second insect resistance (Bt). In other cases nutritional changes have been made, but the major cash crops are based around the following approaches.


It’s Earth Month! How are you celebrating? My little girl and I just did some seed starting together, and it was such a great opportunity to talk about ways we can lessen our impact on the environment. Seed starting is a fun and educational project to do with kids, especially when you use upcycled materials.
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Visit the garden section of your local discount or home improvement store this time of the year, and you’re sure to see a selection of seed starting pots and materials. A great alternative is to use some of your everyday throwaways as seed starting containers. We used Stonyfield® Organic Kids® yogurt multipacks for our upcycled seed starting project. They are just the right size, and as an added bonus – they are made from plants. Cups made from plants have a lower carbon footprint and are better for the environment than petroleum based cups.
After your little ones are done eating their yogurt , don’t throw away the cups! Wash them and save them to be later used as seed starting cells or for craft projects.
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Upcycled Seed Starting Project for Kids (Step by Step)
1. First decide what you want to grow, and purchase your seeds. Instead of a big garden this year, we decided to start seeds for cooking herbs that will go in a small kitchen garden. Also, some lavender. Not all seeds need a head-start indoors, so you’ll want to do a little homework. The information you need can usually be found on the back of the seed packets.
2. Gather your supplies. Wash and dry your yogurt cups. Carefully, use a drill or knife to make a small drainage hole in the bottom of each container. Make your own seed-starting medium or purchase seedling soil from the garden center. I opted for convenience this time and picked up a bag of seedling soil from the garden center. It was reasonably priced and saved me the dirty job of mixing it up myself. You’ll also need a garden trowel. Since my 9-year old would be using it, I picked a small plastic one that worked great.
These seed starting supplies are available online:
Herb Garden Seed Packet Collection (10 packs)
Non GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Survival Garden 40 Variety Pack
Set of 30 Pack Vegetable & Herb Seeds
3″ Peat Pots Seedling & Herb Seed Starter Pots Kit
Hoffma Seed Starter Soil, 10 Quarts
Fiskars Ergo Trowel
3. Moisten the seedling soil some before placing it into the pots. Have your children fill all the seedling containers with soil. Kids have so much fun with this step!
4. Kids can also place the seeds into the little pots. Some seeds are very small, so younger children may need some assistance. Poke a small hole into each pot, sprinkle in a few seeds and gently fill the hole with soil. Some seeds require deeper planting, so be sure to read the back of the seed packet for directions. If have a variety of seeds, it may be a good idea to label them. Popsicle sticks and a marker work great!
5. Water seeds after planting. Be careful. A stream of water can dislodge seeds. In my experience, children have a tendency to over-water, so we mist using a large spray bottle now.
6. Your seeds need water to germinate, so check daily to make sure the mix stays moist, but not soggy.
7. Most seeds germinate best in warm conditions, so move your seeds to a warm spot. Also, if your air is very dry, you may need to cover with plastic wrap.
8. Germination time varies, so I recommend keeping a seed planting journal so you’ll know when to expect your seeds to sprout. It’s a wondrous moment when that first seedling emerges!
9. Good light is essential to plant growth. When you see the first signs of germination, move the plants to a light-filled area.
10. Once seedlings have grown enough and have true leaves, you can transfer them to a larger pot.
Starting garden plants from seed is a great way to teach your child the joy of gardening. This upcycled seed starting project also gives you the opportunity to teach the importance of lessening our environmental footprint. Upcycling helps to reduce waste.


We, group of companies "NMGK" care for our relations with our partners - producers of agricultural products and we are always open to new opportunities for interaction. Our goal is a long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation with regional producers of grains and oilseeds.
Advantages of cooperation with "NMGK"
- Stability: If you cooperate with us, you choose reliable, proven partners. The guarantee of this is the history of purchasing growth of the Group, the success of GK “NMGK” products in the market and our aim to establish long-term relationships with raw materials suppliers;
- Honesty in the receipt of agricultural products: automated control systems, modern equipment allows us to accurately and objectively determine the quantity and quality of raw materials;
- Quality of acceptance, storage, handling and shipment services: we are constantly improving material and technical base of plant facilities, and we also closely monitor the quality of operations at all the stages.
- Efficiency: We understand the importance of well-coordinated fast work in the height of the season - that's why we tend to promptly accept and pay for raw materials;
- Flexibility: we tend to maintain good-neighborly relationships with the suppliers. Therefore, we are always ready for discussions and resolutions of various issues and problems. If you have questions about selling of raw materials and elevator services, please contact the head of the facility in your region.


Indonesia coco fiber is also known for its versatility and availability in large quantities, making it a reliable source for businesses and manufacturers. The country’s tropical climate and fertile soil are ideal for growing coconut trees, which means that there is a constant supply of coconut husks for the production of coco fiber. This ensures that businesses and manufacturers can access the fiber they need without worrying about shortages or delays.
It can be used for a wide range of applications, from erosion control to horticulture. The fiber is also easy to work with, making it a popular choice for DIY projects and crafts. Its natural color and texture also make it a visually appealing material for decorative purposes.
There is four main strength of fiber from Indonesia:
Quality and Durability
Indonesian coco fiber is high quality and durable. Produced from mature coconut husks, carefully selected and processed for the best quality fiber. Fiber washed, dried, and sorted to remove impurities and ensure a consistent texture. The result is a strong fiber that can withstand harsh weather and heavy use.
Indonesia coco fiber is an environmentally friendly product. The production of coco fiber involves the use of natural resources that are renewable and sustainable. Coconut trees grow naturally in Indonesia, and they require no fertilizers or pesticides to grow. Coco husk used to produce coco fiber are a by product of the coconut industry, which means that no additional resources are required to produce the fiber.
Indonesia coco fiber is an affordable alternative to synthetic fibers. It has competitive priced and offers a cost-effective solution for a variety of applications. The durability of the fiber also means that it requires less frequent replacement, which further reduces the overall cost.
In conclusion, choosing Indonesia coco fiber is a wise decision for several reasons. Its quality and durability make it a reliable product for various applications. The sustainability of the product makes it an environmentally friendly choice, and its cost-effectiveness makes it an affordable alternative to synthetic fibers. So, whether you need coco fiber for erosion control, matting, or any other purpose, Indonesia coco fiber is an excellent choice.


Water in Coconut Oil
EESIFLO collaborates with food and beverage process designers to elevate the quality of end products, such as virgin coconut oil, right from the production line. Our technology isn’t limited to coconut oil; it’s a versatile solution applicable to various oils in different processing scenarios. Our dedicated development team continually seeks opportunities to enhance our customers’ bottom line by delivering ongoing quality assessments for their products.
In the realm of virgin coconut oil processing, maintaining the right water content is a paramount concern. Excessive water in coconut oil can significantly impact its quality and shelf life. To ensure the highest product standards, it’s crucial to keep water content at minimal levels. This is where the EASZ-2 low-range water in oil monitoring system comes into play, optimizing the oil-making process.
With our online monitoring solution, operators can now sidestep the need for cumbersome and time-consuming manual sampling. This system provides real-time insights into water contamination, offering a more accurate and efficient approach.
In virgin coconut oil processing plants, it is important to control the water content. Too much water in coconut oil greatly affects it’s quality and shortens it’s shelf life. The average water content for virgin coconut oil should be controlled to the lowest levels manageable. The EASZ-2 low range water in oil monitoring system ensures that the oil making process is working optimally. The addition of our online monitor means that the operators do not have to be concerned about taking too many samples. Taking samples is not only time consuming but also does not represent the amount of water contamination in real time.
EESIFLO has been cooperating with food and drink process designers to provide better ways of ensuring that the end product (in this case, virgin coconut oil) is of the highest quality before it even reaches the end of the production line. The technology is not only limited to the measurement of coconut oil but in fact it can be applied to a multiple host of oils in different process plant scenarios. Our development team is always eager to implement the units on applications where online measurements will vastly improve our customer’s bottom line by continual reporting of the quality of their products.
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Major producers of coconut in the Philippines include the regions of CALABARZON, Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao, and Northern Mindanao. Being referred to as the “tree of life” due to its wide array of uses, coconut is mainly exported as products like virgin coconut oil (VCO) and desiccated coconut.
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Naturalist, educator and landscaper John Root will provide practical advice and inspiration to gardeners of all ages and physical conditions on growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers organically.
Topics will include composting and mulching to promote healthy soil, using space efficiently, growing plants from seed, succession planting, inviting beneficial wildlife, controlling weeds and pests naturally, and preserving homegrown produce. Questions and comments are welcome!
This program will be presented on Zoom.
Please call the Library to register, 508/946-2470, or email Reference and Adult Services Librarian Libby Fox at firstname.lastname@example.org. The Zoom log-in will be shared the day before the event.


Rare 5 acre building lot. Prior row crop ground with views and water rights. Quiet country living yet close to I84. Pressurized irrigation included. Building permit available. Limited CC&Rs and no HOA, no dues. Shared irrigation and road maintenance agreements in place. Note final address will be Edenbrook Ln, not Goodson Rd.
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All information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. The properties displayed may not be all of the properties available through the IDX Program. Any use of this site other than by potential buyers or sellers is strictly prohibited.


NuPlant is a biotechnology company that aims to improve the productivity of the global tissue culture market by commercializing its SmartClone™ technologies and to use these technologies to produce clonal propagation material of selected crops in its own tissue culture facility and, more importantly, to enable partner organisations to use these capabilities for large-scale plantlet production. SmartClone™ technologies are protected under the following.
1. PCT/AU2008/001157 (PCT WO 2009/021274 A4) entitled "plant propagation transfer method"; This is published and has entered national phase in Europe, Japanm United States and Australia.
2. International Patent Application N. PCT/AU2010/001008 entitled "plantlet handling system" 2010901431 claims priority from Australian Provisional Patent Application 2009903687 entitled "plantlet holder" and from Australian Provisional Patent Application 20109014321 entitled "plantlet handling system".
3. Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2011902262 "Robotic Plantlet Handling System", filed 8 June 2011.
To augment its key SmartClone™ technology, NuPlant also has highly valuable capabilities in plant physiology, nutrition and molecular breeding, captured in part in its NuBred™ technologies, and these can be integrated synergistically with SmartClone™ technologies.
Clonal propagation provides the most direct means to capture genetic gains from advanced breeding. Cloning has been used for thousands of years through methods such as cutting and tuber propagation, but these methods are generally slow and limited in application. Tissue culture methods developed about 50 years ago provide disease-free plants with much more rapid propagation. However, these methods are not effective with all species, and the cost was generally not cost-competitive with seed. Application was confined to species where higher unit prices can be commanded for the benefits of disease-free or genetically improved plants. There are many crops that can benefit from clonal propagation, but practical methods are not available. In addition, there are many species for which tissue culture may be biologically successful, but for which cost-sensitivity precludes use of conventional methods. SmartClone™ has the potential, by improving tissue culture growth and increasing operational efficiency, to massively extend the benefits of cloning to crops currently depending on seed propagation, with applications in broad acre farming, horticulture, forestry and biofuels.
SmartClone™ represents a fast-track delivery system for genetic improvements obtained through breeding. NuPlant is committed to the improvement of clonal propagation techniques to produce tougher plants faster. NuPlant focuses on the commercialization of its proprietary SmartClone™ plantlet propagation systems through the sale of SmartClone™ robotic systems and related consumables to enable tissue culture operations worldwide to increase production and improve the quality of the plant propagation material produced. NuPlant also operates a tissue culture facility with annual robotic SmartClone™ throughput of, depending on the characteristics of specific plantlets produced, between 5 and 10 million plantlets per year.
SmartClone™ - Tougher plantlets faster
SmartClone™ changes the tissue culture paradigm. NuPlant’s key technology allows conditions to be customized for each growth phase for more robust plantlets, grading for uniformity, robotic handling for laboratory efficiency, easy soil transfer, and a head start for accelerated nursery growth.


Haif Farm is located in Um-Al-Shaal Area, about 1 km west of Riyadh Al-Kharj Highway, some 25 km away from Al-Kharj, just 2 km after exit No. 8 toward Al-Kharj. The Farm, which was developed more than 15 years ago, occupies an area of 10,007,840 m2, with more than one third of its area is cultivated with palm trees and seasonal plants, mainly wheat and berseem (clover). In the meantime, we plan to start production of vegetables in green houses.
In Haif Farm, we apply sound farming practices in growing palm trees and other seasonal plants as well as proper protection of dates to minimize dependence on chemical pesticides. We also apply high standards of veterinary and agricultural techniques to ensure the highest standards of production. Haif farm includes more than 100 well-trained employees and farmers to perform all farming activities from plough to marketing of products including the proper cultivation and storage practices. For irrigation, we use agricultural water wells and advanced center-point irrigation systems, which are leading to steady improvement and expansion of the cultivated area and production.
In all of our activities, we highly observe the hygienic conditions and environmental protection. We always place great importance on increasing the environmental awareness of our employees.
Haif farm comprises the following areas:
- Area cultivated with seasonal plants such as wheat and berseem.
- Area cultivated with palm trees: This area includes more than 9,000 palm tree covering a wide range of best varieties known in Saudi Arabia. The applications of modern techniques in irrigation, pollination, fertilization and thinning enable the farm to provide the finest possible quality of fresh dates. Our well-trained farmers ensure securing the ideal environment for healthy growth and size development.
- Haif Dates Factory.
- Haif Stables
- Live Stock areas for sheep and camels, which includes:
- Sheep area, which includes more than 3,300 sheep.
- Camel area for milk and breeding. One of our camels won the trophy of the finest camel in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2004 & 2006.
- The private palace and all supporting facilities including a Friday Mosque, employees accommodation, warehouses, workshops, etc.
- A small Natural Reserve area for deers.
In addition to the services of Haif Horse Stables and Haif Dates Factory, which are accommodated within Haif Farm, the Farms Services and Products include the following:
- Dates, covering most of the famous dates varieties grown in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as: Khalas (Al-Kharj),Sukari (Al-Qaseem), Khalas (Al-Hesa), Sefri, SagaI, Nbout Saif,Nbout Sultan,Muneifi,Sellaj, Serri, and other different types. Dates production is marketed locally or processed through Haif Dates Factory.
- Wheat and Berseem (Clover). The produced quantities of wheat and berseem are marketed locally; wheat to the grain silos and flourmills and berseem to local farmers as animals fodder.
- Sheep, for milk and meat domestic consumption or for local marketing.
- Camels, either for domestic milk and meat production, for breeding, or for participation in shows tournaments locally and in the Gulf Area. One of our camels won the trophy of the finest camel in a prestigious Concours D’elegance (Camel Show) organized in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2004


It’s a beautiful flower, which blossoms on Sadabahar plant also known as Periwinkle plant. Originated from Caribbean country west indies, This plant blossoms almost everywhere in the world and throughout whole year. You can have a Sadabahar plant blossoming in every season with beautiful flowers with many color options ranging from pink, yellow, white, blue, etc.. They can be used to make your garden vibrant. It’s also used for medication purposes and used in many medicines also.
They are tiny flowers with five small petals on a long stem. Petals are perfectly horizontal on one end of the stem and other end is where it blossoms from the plant. Flowers can found in different colors varying by plant to plant, but mostly plants blossom white and pink flowers. Flower petals are formed like a pentagon shape with equal space between each petal and stem color is always green to this flower. There’s no exact season or time for this flower to blossom and blossom anytime and anywhere according to the weather, but prefers warm climate to grow. Multiple flowers blossom simultaneously on a single plant and they also blossom in pot plants also. They are not scented, so they do not smell bad or good and are hardly smelled. But they are very tiny and are unique sized and shaped.
This name “Sadabahar” comes from Hindi language from India. These Flowers Blossom every season and are evergreen, and Sadabahar also means evergreen. So on this nature of the flowers, they are named “Sadabahar” in India. In India, every household which has potted plants or small garden, knows all about Sadabahar flowers and has or had a sadabahar plant in his home. The flowers are used for decorations in households because they are easy to find and blossom quickly. As you know India is a multi-lingual country it has many names, but mostly popular by this name and everyone knows about this unique plant and its flower. It also grows by itself wherever suitable conditions are found and sometimes take over your garden, so you have to keep control over plants. But mostly people do not kill it because of it’s flowers.
Flower identity all over world
Sadabahar Flower Is also known as Periwinkle flower in english. This flower is bred and used differently all over the world. Periwinkle is a widely known phenomenon all over the world from 18th century and plant is widely used for medication and its flowers are used to identify plant. mostly used for covering plants as they expand their volume easily and quickly over a unused grassy land and also look beautiful when lined up and can be used as borders for garden as bushes are used. And they are good to cover all unused garden area and to make it flowery and vibrant. All in all they are easy to grow, cheap to maintain, have a classy look, and are evergreen, are used medication. No wonder why they are popular all over the world and have an important significance all over the world.


|Cute little fingerlings
Well, maybe for some, and if you had a Valentine's day like that, wow! Good for you. Me? What did I do for Valentine's Day? Well, I planted my potatoes.
I have been wanting to get this done for a few weeks now... so my Valentine's day gift to my husband will have to wait for a few months 'til I harvest.
Potatoes are a fun thing to plant in the garden. The part we eat is actually a specialized stem. If you look at a potato, you will see the "eyes" which are where the shoots will form, the "eye brow" is actually a leaf scar. Anyway, it is from each of these eyes where a new shoot will form. The potato part will form under ground along the main shoot. So as the plant grows, you want to keep covering it to promote potato formation.
OK, so now you're a potato professor, let's go on.
Usually, I purchase seed potatoes from the nursery or feed store, but this year I just purchased a bag of organic fingerlings from the grocery store. I liked the fact that there were purple, gold and red in the bag together. Also, I prefer to just plant whole small potatoes instead of cutting up bigger spuds and planting only eyes.
I purchased my potatoes, put the bag in a dark, cool place for a few weeks and waited until they started sprouting. Then I knew they were ready to plant.
Normally I just plant potatoes in a bed like any other crop, plant the seeds and cover with soil. But this year I wanted to try planting in straw. Now I do not have straw but I do have lots of hay. So that is what I used.
|Loosen the soil by hoeing.
I first had to prepare my bed, so I hoed and loosened up the soil that was in the bottom of the garden box.
Potatoes like a soil rich in compost, and I do have that also!
I amended the bed with composted cow manure and Epsom salt.
|sprinkle some Epsom salt and work into the soil
When ever I add amendments to a garden bed I hoe it in evenly through out the bed, then before planting I rake the bed out and remove any rocks, sticks or just anything big.
Next the planting! Just space potatoes evenly in the bed.
Cover with straw, water and wait til they sprout!
As the tops grow up, they should be covered to promote the production of baby potatoes.
|rake the soil smooth and level
|space the potatoes in the bed
|cover the potatoes with straw or hay and water


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A wheat berry, or wheatberry, is a whole wheat kernel, composed of the bran, germ, and endosperm. Botanically, it is a type of fruit called a caryopsis. Wheat berries have a tan to reddish-brown color and are available as either a hard or soft processed grain.Pack Size: 25lbsSold By: BagUnits per case: 1Storage: DryOrigin: USA
Semi-Pearled Purple Prairie Barley is lightly pearled; just enough bran has been removed to speed up cooking while delivering the fiber, vitamins and minerals, and anthocyanins needed for a healthy diet. Much of the dark bran remains and the kernel keeps its dark color. It is 15% protein, high in cholesterol-fighting beta glucans, and a tasty source of Potassium, Iron, and Calcium.
Pack Size: 25lbsSold By: BagUnits per case: 1Storage: DryOrigin: USA
Purple prairie barley is an heirloom grain that originated in Tibet. High in protein, the grain has the chewy texture of regular barley but with a dark purple hue. If you can't find purple barley, make this delicious risotto with the regular type, preferably whole hulled barley that has not been pearled.Pack Size: 25lbsSold By: BagUnits per case: 1Storage: DryOrigin: USAORGANIC


Doctor’s Krishi Evam Bagwani Vikas Sanstha (Doctor’s Agriculture and Horticultural Development Society) is a Government Registered Organization with the objective of bringing new Agricultural and Horticultural Technology by ‘Eco-friendly’ approaches. Our society has completed successfully 18 years of service.
It has been observed that use of pesticides have been the main mode of control of pests and they are still in use on large scale as preventive and curative measures.
The excessive and indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides and chemical fertilizers has resulted in serious environmental pollution, destruction of natural enemies, and development of resistance to these chemicals and residue hazards etc. Therefore, the needs to phase out the use of these chemicals are now taking momentum. The research priorities in many developed countries have fundamental shift from chemical to non-chemical methods which are more ecologically sound and economically secure. Keeping the above in view the Doctor’s Krishi Evam Bagwani Vikas Sanstha, Lucknow envisage to bring out a bi-annual journal “Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture” where in all latest research information on organic farming will be published from all over the country and abroad. The publication of original research pokers in this journal will provide opportunities to research workers to accelerate their work in this specialized on eco-friendly approaches.
I am happy to know that Doctor's Krishi Evarn Bagwani Vikas Sansthan is promoting organic farming through; systematic use of bio-pesticides, bio-agents,
The indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides and chemical fertilizer in our agriculture system has seriously effected in decline of our Agriculture produce.
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Henderson, KY – The Henderson Farmers Market has opened for the season at the Cates & Porter Pavilion located at the Henderson County Fairgrounds.
On the first official day of the market (May 1), vendors were selling honey and honey products, eggs, meats, strawberries, baked goods, jams, jellies and potted herbs. and various Kentucky Proud products.
Other fresh vegetables and fruits will be added as the market season progresses. The market at the fairgrounds is open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through the end of October. It opens at 8 a.m., and vendors generally stay until they run out of things to sell.


First, fully rely on the production capacity within the organic system to plant fertilizer through orchards
Grasses have a variety of integrated effects on orchards:
The first is to increase soil organic matter content. After 5 years of planting grass, the content of soil organic matter can be increased by about 1%.
The second is to regulate soil moisture and increase water use efficiency. The soil moisture in the grass orchard can increase by 2% in spring, and the rainy season grass can absorb and evaporate water.
The third is to increase the effective utilization of nutrient elements. Grass has strong absorption of ammonia, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, boron and other elements, and they can change from non-absorbable state to absorbable state through grass transformation. For example, the roots of white clover for every 667 square meters can increase the amount of ammonia in soil equivalent to 15 kg of urea.
The fourth is to regulate soil temperature. Grass cover can make the orchard soil temperature change small, winter soil frozen late, frozen layer shallow, early spring thaw early, midsummer soil temperature is not high.
Fifth, the humidity of the orchard orchard increases and the temperature difference increases, which is very beneficial to the accumulation of nutrients and increases the sugar content of the fruit.
The sixth is to increase the number of natural enemies of pests, reduce pesticide input, and reduce pesticide residues. Seventh, we can suppress the growth of weeds and reduce weeding labor.
Grasses should be selected for hairy wolfberry, white clover and beans, rape and other crops. Trichophyton rubrum and white clover have a large amount of grass production (about 2,500 kg of fresh grass per 667 square meters), high coverage, and a large number of rhizobial bacteria in the roots, and their own consumption of nutrients is minimal, but they can provide a large amount of nitrogen to the soil and Organic matter. The best sowing date for cassia seed and rapeseed is in August. In the following year, the flowering period can be turned into soil or castrated directly to cover the tree plate. The clover is suitable for spring or autumn sowing or sowing. The sowing volume of 667 square meters is about 0.5 kg and sowed in the tree line. After pinging, it will be cut 2-4 times a year. The mowing grass will directly cover the tree plate or return the abdomen to the field. In the autumn, the base fertilizer will be used to fill the lower part of the ditch. The white clover will be deeply turned after 4-5 years and then sown again.
2. Make full use of field crop straw, weeds, and other fields within the organic apple base.
The main role of straw mulching is to increase soil organic matter, significantly reduce soil water loss, and reduce ground temperature amplitude. Coverage should be carried out after the ground temperature is stable. The thickness of the cover should be 15-20 cm. The cover should be pressed properly to prevent wind blow and fire. The tree line covers 667 square meters of 1000-1250 kilograms of straw and 2000-2500 kilograms of the entire park. Regardless of the method used for straw coverage, gaps should be left within 30 cm from the trunk to facilitate spring temperature rise and prevent rats and rabbits from harming. After the straw is covered, grass should be added year after year, adhere to 4-5 years, and then combined with autumn fertilization into the soil.
It should be noted that straw and weeds in organic apple orchard buffers and conventional planting areas should not be directly used as cover for organic orchards. According to the national "Organic Product" standard, they must be used in organic apple orchards after high-temperature stacking fermentation and full maturity.
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Are you curious about the number of golf courses around the world? Well, get ready to tee off on a journey of discovery as we delve into the global landscape of golf courses.
In this article, we will explore the rise of golf courses worldwide, uncover hidden gems in lesser-known destinations, and highlight famous courses across continents.
We’ll also dive into the evolution of golf course design and architecture, as well as the economic impact these courses have on local and global communities.
So grab your clubs and let’s hit the fairways!
- Golf courses worldwide have seen an increase in tourism and revenue, providing a boost to local economies.
- Finding suitable land for golf courses can be challenging, and there are concerns about environmental impact related to pesticide use and water consumption.
- The distribution of golf courses is often concentrated in urban and suburban areas, with limited availability in rural areas due to factors such as limited population and infrastructure challenges.
- The future of golf is shifting towards sustainability and conservation, with a focus on water conservation, renewable energy sources, and creating natural habitats for biodiversity preservation.
The Rise of Golf Courses Worldwide
The rise of golf courses worldwide has led to an increase in tourism and revenue for many countries. The challenges associated with building and maintaining these courses are significant, but the benefits far outweigh them.
One of the main challenges is finding suitable land for the courses. Golf courses require large areas of land with specific terrain and soil conditions. Additionally, environmental concerns arise due to the use of pesticides and water consumption.
However, the benefits of golf courses cannot be ignored. They attract tourists who come to play the sport, boosting local economies through spending on accommodation, food, and other activities. Golf courses also create job opportunities, both directly in the maintenance and management of the courses, and indirectly through the growth of related industries such as hospitality and tourism.
Exploring the Global Golf Course Landscape
Take a look at how the global landscape of golf courses is unfolding.
Golf course tourism is on the rise, as more and more people are traveling to explore the world’s top golf destinations. This trend is fueled by the allure of playing on prestigious courses, experiencing different climates and landscapes, and enjoying luxurious amenities.
However, it is important to note that maintaining these golf courses comes with significant costs.
Here is a breakdown of the key factors that contribute to golf course maintenance expenses:
Equipment and labor: Maintaining a golf course requires specialized equipment and skilled labor to keep the greens, fairways, and bunkers in top condition.
Water usage: Golf courses require a substantial amount of water to keep the grass green and healthy, leading to high water bills and potential environmental concerns.
Fertilizers and pesticides: To maintain the pristine appearance of a golf course, regular application of fertilizers and pesticides is necessary, which adds to the overall maintenance costs.
Environmental regulations: Golf courses need to adhere to strict environmental regulations, such as water conservation measures and wildlife protection, which may require additional investments.
Understanding these factors is crucial for golf course owners and operators to ensure the long-term sustainability of their facilities while providing an enjoyable experience for golf enthusiasts.
Counting the Green: A Global Golf Course Inventory
When examining the global golf course landscape, it’s crucial to consider the distribution of golf courses worldwide. Understanding where these courses are located can provide valuable insights into the popularity and accessibility of the sport in different regions.
Additionally, conducting an environmental impact assessment can shed light on the potential effects of golf courses on surrounding ecosystems and natural resources.
Golf Course Distribution
There aren’t enough golf courses in rural areas. Golf course expansion has been a growing trend in recent years, with more courses being built in urban and suburban areas. However, rural areas often lack access to golf courses, limiting the opportunities for residents to enjoy the sport. This has led to a disparity in golf course distribution, with more courses concentrated in densely populated regions.
To emphasize this point, here are four key factors contributing to the lack of golf courses in rural areas:
Limited population: Rural areas typically have smaller populations, making it less financially viable for developers to invest in building golf courses.
Land availability: Rural areas may have limited land suitable for golf course development, making it difficult to establish new facilities.
Infrastructure challenges: Rural areas may lack the necessary infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, to support the construction and operation of golf courses.
Market demand: The demand for golf may be lower in rural areas due to factors such as limited disposable income and alternative recreational activities.
Environmental Impact Assessment
To truly understand the environmental impact assessment, you should consider the potential effects on local ecosystems and wildlife.
Golf courses, while providing recreational and economic benefits, can have significant impacts on the environment. The construction and maintenance of golf courses often require the clearing of land, which can disrupt natural habitats and lead to the loss of biodiversity. Fertilizers and pesticides used on golf courses can contaminate surrounding water bodies, affecting aquatic life.
However, many golf courses have recognized the importance of conservation efforts. They are implementing sustainable practices, such as minimizing water usage, using organic fertilizers, and creating wildlife habitats on their premises. These efforts aim to reduce the environmental footprint of golf courses and promote the coexistence of golfing and conservation.
Future of Golf?
You can expect significant changes in the future of golf as sustainability and conservation become increasingly important considerations in the sport. Golf courses are recognizing the need to minimize their environmental impact and embrace sustainable practices.
Here are four key areas where the future of golf is heading:
Water conservation: With water scarcity becoming a global concern, golf courses are implementing advanced irrigation systems and utilizing drought-resistant grass varieties to reduce water consumption.
Energy efficiency: Golf courses are embracing renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines to power their facilities, reducing their reliance on fossil fuels.
Biodiversity preservation: Golf courses are creating natural habitats and wildlife corridors to protect and promote biodiversity. They are implementing responsible land management practices that minimize the use of chemicals and pesticides.
Technology integration: Advancements in technology are being integrated into golf courses to enhance sustainability. From GPS-enabled golf carts to smart irrigation systems, technology is playing a crucial role in optimizing resource usage and improving overall efficiency.
The future of golf lies in striking a balance between the sport’s traditions and the urgent need for sustainability. By embracing these changes, golf courses can ensure a greener and more environmentally responsible future.
Uncovering the Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Golf Courses Around the World
Take a chance and explore these lesser-known golf courses around the world – you might just discover a hidden gem! While famous golf courses like Augusta National and St. Andrews often steal the spotlight, there are numerous offbeat courses that offer unique experiences for avid golfers. These hidden gems are tucked away in stunning locations, offering breathtaking views and challenging layouts.
Here are some lesser-known golf courses that deserve recognition:
|Royal County Down
Cape Kidnappers, located in New Zealand, boasts dramatic cliff-top fairways overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Royal County Down in Northern Ireland is known for its beautiful setting against the backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. Barnbougle Dunes in Australia offers a links-style course surrounded by rolling sand dunes. These hidden gems provide unique golfing experiences that will leave you in awe. So, venture off the beaten path and explore these lesser-known golf courses for an unforgettable golfing adventure.
From Scotland to Australia: Famous Golf Courses Across Continents
From Scotland to Australia, there are renowned golf courses spread across different continents. These famous golf courses have become iconic destinations for golf enthusiasts around the world. They offer stunning landscapes, challenging fairways, and impeccable greens.
However, it is important to consider the environmental impact of these courses. Conducting an environmental impact assessment can help evaluate the potential effects on the surrounding ecosystems. Here are four key aspects to consider:
Water usage: Golf courses require significant amounts of water for irrigation. Assessing the availability of water sources and implementing efficient irrigation systems can minimize water consumption.
Chemical usage: Pesticides and fertilizers are commonly used on golf courses to maintain the quality of the turf. Evaluating the potential ecological risks and implementing sustainable practices can reduce the environmental impact.
Habitat preservation: Golf courses often occupy large areas of land, which may disrupt natural habitats. Incorporating wildlife corridors and preserving native vegetation can help maintain biodiversity.
Waste management: Golf courses generate various types of waste, including grass clippings and maintenance debris. Implementing proper waste management practices, such as composting and recycling, can minimize the environmental impact.
The Evolution of Golf Course Design and Architecture on a Global Scale
The evolution of golf course design and architecture on a global scale is evident in the incorporation of innovative features and sustainable practices. Golf courses have come a long way from their traditional layouts, with designers now embracing evolutionary trends to enhance the player’s experience and minimize environmental impact. Sustainability efforts have become a key focus in modern golf course design, with a growing emphasis on water conservation, use of native plants, and renewable energy sources. To engage the audience further, let’s take a look at a table showcasing some examples of innovative features and sustainable practices found in golf course design:
|Use of recycled water
|Artificial turf greens
|Solar-powered cart paths
|GPS-enabled golf carts
|Natural habitat preservation
These examples demonstrate how golf course design and architecture have evolved to incorporate not only innovative features but also sustainable practices, showcasing a commitment to creating environmentally-friendly and enjoyable golfing experiences.
The Economic Impact of Golf Courses on Local and Global Communities
The economic impact of golf courses on local and global communities can be seen through their contribution to job creation, tourism revenue, and local business growth.
Golf courses provide numerous economic benefits to communities, stimulating economic growth and development. Here are four key ways in which golf courses contribute to community development:
Job creation: Golf courses create employment opportunities for local residents, providing jobs in various sectors such as maintenance, hospitality, and administration.
Tourism revenue: Golf courses attract tourists from around the world, generating revenue through green fees, accommodation bookings, and spending at local businesses.
Local business growth: Golf courses often lead to the establishment and growth of complementary businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and retail stores, benefiting the local economy.
Property value increase: The presence of a golf course in a community can increase property values, attracting investment and improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Overall, golf courses play a vital role in community development, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and increased tourism revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Golf Courses Are There in the United States?
There are approximately 16,000 golf courses in the United States, with an average of 320 courses per state. However, the environmental impact of these courses is a concern that needs to be addressed.
What Is the Average Cost of Building a New Golf Course?
The average construction cost of a new golf course varies depending on several factors. These factors include the location, size, design, and amenities of the course. Considering these factors, the average cost can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.
Are There Any Golf Courses Located in Antarctica?
No, there are no golf courses located in Antarctica. Due to the extreme environment and challenges posed by climate change, maintaining golf courses in such a remote and unique location would be highly impractical.
How Many Golf Courses Are There in Africa?
In Africa, golf course development faces unique challenges. Despite these obstacles, the continent boasts numerous courses that contribute to the growth of the sport. The exact number of courses in Africa is yet to be revealed.
What Is the Oldest Golf Course in the World?
The oldest golf course in the world is widely believed to be the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland. Its origin and history date back to the 15th century, making it a significant landmark in golfing history.
In conclusion, the global golf course landscape is thriving, with a significant rise in the number of courses worldwide. From well-known destinations like Scotland to lesser-known gems scattered across continents, golf enthusiasts have a plethora of options to choose from.
The evolution of golf course design and architecture has also played a crucial role in attracting players from all over the world. Innovations in course layouts, incorporating natural elements, and creating challenging yet enjoyable experiences have enhanced the appeal of golf courses.
Additionally, the economic impact of golf courses cannot be understated. They contribute to local and global communities in various ways, including job creation, tourism revenue, and providing recreational opportunities for residents. Golf courses also contribute to environmental preservation and conservation efforts through sustainable practices.
Overall, the future looks bright for golf courses globally. With continued innovation, the sport will continue to attract players of all skill levels, while also benefiting the communities they are a part of.


Growing your own food is one major thing you can do to lead a more sustainable life. It reduces carbon emissions and waste and also allows you to steer clear of ingesting pesticides and other harmful fertilizers. So why not start?
Fortunately, Amazon is selling this little gadget that will help you kickstart your own sustainable foodie lifestyle–by growing your very own avocado tree.
Called the AvoSeedo, this tiny plastic device helps the whole process move along right. All you have to do is take your avocado seed, peel it, and place it in water. Avocado seeds usually take 3-6 weeks to open and begin to grow, but if the process takes longer, just be patient. They can be slow, but most avocado pits will start to grow at some point.
When your sprouting avocado plant has leaves and is about 20 centimeters, you can remove the pit from the AvoSeedo and plant it in a larger pot with some good soil. And when it finally becomes too big for its container, you can move your baby avocado tree to the backyard and keeping growing from there.
What’s your alternative? The toothpick method.
Some amateur avocado farmers swear by the “toothpick method” for growing avocado trees. One Amazon reviewer writes that the AvoSeedo is a much better option.
“Both methods work—and we’ve done both—but this one is a more colorful, charming, and effective,”
the review reads. “As the water evaporates between water changings, the AvoSeedo simply floats down to that level. Toothpicks stay stationary on the container’s rim.”
Do you remember doing the toothpick method in school? AvoSeedo like a lot less hassle—and a lot more fun!


The term urban farmer resonates deeply within me. Linking to concepts like sustainability and self-sustaining food production. Recently I’ve been starting to wonder if I could call myself an urban farmer. And that is where my confusion starts. What exactly is an urban farmer? And what do you need to do to be classified as one?
I first heard the term urban farmer used many years ago. At that time it was being used to refer to mainly developing world urbanites who gained income from produce they grew on their tiny pieces of urban land. I have heard of African women who kept a house cow or some chickens. They were assured of a high protein food source for their children and they made much-needed money by selling their extra milk or eggs. To me, these people are clearly urban farmers. They live in an urban setting, they produce food and they make money from it. Farming as a food source and livelihood.
In the last few years, I’ve heard the term used more and more to describe developed world urbanites. And this is where I start to become unclear about who and what urban farming is. Do you need to sell produce to consider yourself an urban farmer? Are you an urban (subsistence) farmer if you don’t make any money but you produce over 50 % of your own food? What if you just have a big vegie patch? Does the addition of livestock (e.g. chicken or bees) get you into the club? What if you don’t own land, live in a rented apartment and grow mushrooms in the second bedroom, which you sell to local restaurants for a tidy profit? Or if you live in the same apartment but grow herbs and some cherry tomatoes on your balcony for your own consumption?
Wikipedia (that font of all knowledge) defines urban agriculture as “the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in, or around (peri-urban), a village, town or city”
So let’s take an extreme case. A person has a lemon tree in their back garden. They give it a bit of fertiliser once a year and sometimes remember to water it. Every year, it provides heaps of lemons. Every year, they give their friends lots of lemons and sometimes they even make some lemon cordial, which they give away as Christmas presents. Technically they fit the definition. But really, is this person an urban farmer? Or, just a lucky sod with a bountiful lemon tree?
After much backwards and forwardsing in side my head, I think I may have resolved my quandary. I have decided that urban farming isn’t just about the cultivating, processing and distributing. I think the missing part in the Wikipedia definition is the intention. If you live in an urban setting and just happen to have a lemon tree that you gratefully accept the lemons from, well, then, you’re probably not an urban farmer. But if you view that lemon tree as not just lemons but also a way for you (and maybe some of your neighbours or friends) to become a little bit self-sufficient and reduce your food miles just a bit. If you see your lemon tree as playing a small role in helping to feed the 6 plus billion people on the planet. If you think of your lemons as a tiny part of the urban economy – maybe casual bartering with other urban food producers or it reduces your need for outside cash. Well, then, I think that lemon tree owner could call themselves a small-time urban farmer.
And me? I’ve decided I’m a still-got-lots-to-learn subsistence urban farmer. And proud of it!


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Growing The Chinese Forget Me-Not
Maria is currently growing a Chinese "Forget Me Not" flower plant to attract bees and later put in the reservoir. Hopefully later on we can make more and give them out to people to put in there gardens or add more to the reservoir.
Today Maria first prepared the flower pot to plant the Chinese "Forget-Me-Not" seeds. She then put the seeds in the pot and watered the pot for the first day.
Day 2 to Day 10
No growth and the plant looks dry.
Maria brought the pot with the seeds and took it to Mr.OD's room and put it in light and he watered it for her the plant is in good hands now.XD
Day 12 to 20
Plant has shown growth and has a little sprout coming out ready to grow.
Day 21 to 23
Plant looks dry and is showing no growth.
Plant is growing and is alive.
Day 25 to 26
Alive and well but still not showing and sign of growth.


The Best Times To Prune Your Wyoming Trees
Picking the proper time to take care of the trees on your property is essential. Just like anything, it's all in the timing. If you wait too long or not long enough, you could damage the tree and leave it susceptible to disease. Pruning is one of those critical steps of caring for your trees that you don't want to do at the wrong time.
So, if timing is so important, what are the proper times to prune your trees?
I'm glad you asked.
According to sharingideas.me,
- Prune your trees during the dormant time of winter or early spring. You always want to prune them after they bloom so it doesn't mess with the next season's buds.
- Evergreen trees should be pruned in early spring.
- If it's roses, you also want to take care of them in the spring and cut back until they're healthy.
If you're pruning to help heal your tree, prune close to the main branch and try not to injure the bark. Remember that pruning means that the tree will have excellent regrowth while the plant restores the health of the tree's system.
Having the proper tools and knowledge of how to get the job done is going to help the life and looks of your trees. Like anything, having a plan of action and getting things in order will help you move through the process more quickly and easily.
If you're new to pruning and prepping, here's a video to help you prepare when the time is right.


- Job Category: Executive/Senior Mgmt
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- Company: Phillips Seed Farms, Inc.
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The Seed Operations Manager will be the primary operations manager for the Hope, KS location while providing management resource and input to the other facilities located at Assaria, KS and Tescott, KS. The candidate will possess seed cleaning experience and basic knowledge of the seed cleaning and treating processes, or solid, basic understanding of the production and care of agricultural seeds. The candidate will be willing to work longer hours during the busy cleaning season, and manage the personnel to operate in this environment, as well as recruit new operations employees when needed. The candidate will also possess a team player outlook, and work with management to achieve key strategic, short and long-term goals.
•Become a key member of the Phillips Seed Farms management team
•Provide a team-oriented approach to operations
•Manage the seed operations crew (5 FT, 2 PT) at the Hope, Kansas location
•Provide management resources and input for two other processing locations (Assaria, KS, and Tescott, KS)
•Assist in the management of the corporate seed operations fleet, i.e. semi-trucks, trailers, pick-ups
•Oversee plant operations, including equipment, seed storage, cleaning, treating, and operations personnel
•Oversee product shipments with company-owned fleet and hired trucking services
•Become knowledgeable in cleaning equipment and operations, and be willing to operate the various pieces of equipment from time-to-time
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The project expects to produce the following results:
– Reduction by 30% in water used for irrigation, compared to the current irrigation regime;
This reduction in water consumption will also reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by 30%, reducing groundwater pollution, and producing an improvement in harvested fruit;
– Reduction in irrigation system energy consumption by 30% because of pressurization; and
Reduced CO2 emissions: o By 30% as a result of the reduced energy consumption; o By a further 40% because of the reduction in soil CO2 flux rates because of the irrigation technique used.
- Cumplimiento del proyecto Irriman 10%
El proyecto Irriman


Cared for by local beekeeper, Kuldip Jassal, the bee hives support food security and sustainable agriculture in the surrounding area.
Did you know?
- Bees have two stomachs – one for eating and one for carrying nectar or water back to the hive.
- After the honeybees regurgitate the watery nectar, they fan it with their wings to remove excess moisture. The final result – honey!
- Bees must collect nectar from about two million flowers to make one pound of honey.
- The flower where the nectar is gathered from determines the honey's flavour and colour.
- It is estimated that honeybees contribute to one-third of the food we eat.


I don’t know if it is just Kern County or if it is all of California or what but I saw on the news today that the city is banning watering of the lawn except for Mondays and Thursdays before 5am and after 4pm. You cannot water your lawn except on those 2 days or you will get a $300 fine.
Well if that’s the way it’s going to be then our lawns are going to die because I’m never going to remember that. I’m probably going to remember to water the lawn on a Wednesday at noon then start watering. Then I will probably hear the doorbell ringing and have it be Bakersfield Police with a ticket for watering my lawn. Bogus!
What about back yards? They can’t monitor people’s back yards. I just think the whole idea stinks. I can understand the drought problem and I respect that they are trying to save water but $300 fine for forgetting that I can only water 2 days a week only before 5am and after 4pm? That’s stupid to do that. They don’t realize that in Bakersfield it gets so hot and so dry that the lawn dies if it’s not watered everyday. Twice a week isn’t going to keep my lawn alive.
Well, maybe that’s a good thing then because then I won’t have to mow it as much.


The demand for rice color sorter shows a trend of stabilization and large-scale
The development time of domestic color sorters was relatively late (in the 1990s), but the development was relatively rapid. Through import substitution (price advantage, etc.), the domestic market share of domestic products has reached more than 70%. Among them, rice color sorting machine sales accounted for more than half (about 70%). Therefore, in the future, domestic companies have relatively little room for import substitution, and the development of the entire industry has entered a period of stability.
From the domestic situation, the rice consumed by residents in urban areas has basically undergone color selection testing, while most of the rice consumed in rural areas has also begun color selection testing. According to relevant research institutions, about 70% of the country’s rice production has undergone color selection testing. Optional testing.
The year-on-year growth rate of domestic rice production has maintained rapid growth in recent years, basically maintaining between 20-40%. Although the year-on-year growth rate dropped to 20% from January to October in 2011 and 2012 (there is a base effect), there is a high probability that the year-on-year growth rate will remain between 15-25% without major weather disasters. Taking into account the improvement of sorting speed brought about by the advancement of color sorter technology and the increase in the number of channels in a single machine, the growth rate of new demand in the industry will remain at about 10-15% (standard table) in the next few years. Coupled with an increase in the proportion of color sorting in the next two years (3-5% per year), it will also increase the new demand for rice color sorting machines.
At the company level, the company's market share has reached about 30%. Except for foreign competitors Satake, Anzai, and Buhler Group, the main domestic competitors include Zhongke Optoelectronics and Xunjie Optoelectronics. At present, Zhongke Optoelectronics has formed the output of more than 1,500 sets of intelligent color sorting equipment; the domestic market share of Xunjie Optoelectronics color sorting machine is about 20%. The competition pattern of the entire industry is relatively stable, and the company's rice color sorting machine demand growth The speed will be in line with the industry's growth rate.
According to the statistics of the "Food and Food Industry", the global demand for rice color sorters in 2010 was about 27,600 standard units, an increase of 13% over the previous year. Among them, the demand in developed economies such as Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea Mostly it is the demand for the replacement of the stock. As far as the domestic memory market is concerned, the physical service life of the rice color sorter is about 8 years, and the economic life cycle is about 3 years or more. From the perspective of the industry, the average replacement cycle is about 5 years. The sales volume of the selected machine is around 47,300 standard units, and the average annual replacement demand for the next three years is around 8000-10,000 standard units (combined with the sales volume of the previous three years). In general, the demand for rice color sorting machines will be relatively stable in the future.
The scale of domestic rice processing enterprises is becoming more and more obvious. The pattern of rice processing companies spreading across urban and rural areas and small and scattered is more common in China. With the continuous increase in the minimum purchase price of rice, the surplus of rice processing capacity, and the suppression of a large number of imported low-priced rice, the country has always shown a situation of strong rice and weak rice. The integration of the processing industry has continued. The output of rice processing enterprises above designated size increased from 15 million tons in 2000 to 82.44 million tons in 2010, an average annual growth rate of 18.6%. In particular, the growth of enterprises above designated size reached more than 30% in recent years, with concentrated production. The degree of further increase, and the corresponding demand for high-channel rice color sorting machine will be greatly increased.
- Next：What factors may affect the use effect of rice color sorter?


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PURE Lite is a light (obviously), refreshing spirit, both smooth and slightly sweet on the palate. PURE is built on the foundation of high-quality raw ingredients and owes its unique taste to the finest organic wheat it is derived from. The journey from field to bottle begins as our wheat is harvested by organic family farmers, who take pride in their fertile, healthy soil, free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers. This protects the product that you drink from contaminating substances, as well as protecting the animals and environment around the fields from which it is produced.


Well, we have made it past the Fourth of July and now we are headed down the home stretch. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done before harvest. We want to remind you that turnips and radishes are a great compliment to corn when cut for silage. Not wishing bad luck on anyone, but if that white combine takes its toll on your corn, a cover crop can be a good fit for you as well. We have had some good feedback from those who have planted cover crop for grazing. The cattle, once they find it, hardly lift their head when they’re grazing. We are offering a mix of 30 pounds of wheat with two pounds each of radish and turnips. You will need to have water available to get them up and going. Give us a call if you want to discuss this opportunity.


2 edition of effects of pH and carbon dioxide on ion uptake in barley roots. found in the catalog.
effects of pH and carbon dioxide on ion uptake in barley roots.
Thesis (M.Sc.)- Univ. of Birmingham, Dept. of Botany.
Carbon Dioxide, Alkalinity and pH Reading: Libes, Chap Seawater pH – T and P Effects For temperatures T 1 and T 2: pH T2 = pH T1 + (T 2 –T 1) attributed to the uptake of anthropogenic carbon between and Sabine et al. • High values at equator (esp. in the Pacific) and along west coasts. Ocean Acidification And Its Effect On The Oceans Words | 7 Pages. The mid to late twentieth century and the twenty first century have been devastating to the world’s oceans in terms of pollution, overfishing, ice caps melting, destruction of habitat, and increasing amounts carbon dioxide being dissolved into the water.
The effects of iron deficiency on the composition of the xylem sap and leaf apoplastic fluid have been characterized in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris Monohil hybrid). pH was estimated from direct measurements in apoplastic fluid and xylem sap obtained by centrifugation and by fluorescence of leaves incubated with 5-carboxyfluorescein and fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran. 1 A universal model for carbon dioxide uptake by plants 2 3 Han Wang1,2*, I. Colin Prentice1,2,3, William K. Cornwell4, Trevor F. Keenan2, Tyler W. Davis3,5, Ian J. 4 Wright2, Bradley J. Evans2,6 and Changhui Peng1,7* 5 6 1 State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Yangling , China 7Cited by: 4.
ments revealed that pH values in the range of 8 to 9 were important for determining the free CO2concentrations in the medium. With higher pHvalues, additional pH effects were observed involving a decrease in the relative high affinity oflow Cadapted algae to free CO2. The carbon uptake rate by high Cadaptedalgae after transfer tolowfree Cited by: BassiriRad H, Caldwell MM, Bilbrough C () Effects of soil temperature and nitrogen status on kinetics of 15 NO 3 − uptake by roots of field-grown Agropyron desertorum (Fisch. ex Link) Schult. New Phytol – CrossRef Google ScholarCited by:
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The effects of carbon dioxide concentrations up to 8 per cent in air on uptake of potassium and chloride at two pH levels, nominally pH 6 and 8, werestudied.
In all experiments, enhanced uptake of potassium occurred at the higher pH level with carbon dioxidefree air, but chloride uptake was generally by: 4.
Effects of several organic acids on ion uptake and retention and on respiration in barley roots having low and high KCl contents were assayed by measurements of K(+), Na(+), Ca(2+), Cl(-), and oxygen uptake.
Organic acids with high pK(a) values increase the permeability of roots to ions and decrease. Barley roots contain a CO 2 sensitive respiratory fraction which is inhibited in 50 per cent CO 2 and is partially restored upon subsequent exposure to air.
The residual O 2 consumption occurring at CO 2 concentrations between 50 per cent and 95 per cent amounts to about 40 per cent of the O 2 uptake in air and can support K + uptake for a limited time at a rate equal to or higher than occurs in by: 5.
The uptake of Cl by excised roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) from KC1 solution maintained at high pH was markedly reduced by high rates of aeration, whereas K uptake was scarcely affected. Effects of Various Concentrations of Carbon Dioxide on Respiration and Potassium Uptake in Barley Roots Article in Physiologia Plantarum 21(1) - April with 7 Reads.
Effects of several organic acids on ion uptake and retention and on respiration in barley roots having low and high KCl contents were assayed by measurements of K+, Na+, Ca2+, Cl−, and oxygen uptake. Organic acids with high pK a values increase the permeability of roots to ions and decrease respiration when present in sufficient concentrations at pH 5 but have no inhibitory effects at pH by: This idea is apparently supported by the fact that carbon dioxide increases the hydrogen ion activity of the expressed plant juice.
The fact that the hydrogen ion activity of the cell sap within The studies on the effect of carbon dioxide reported in this Roots pH of expressed juice Normal CO&mated * Fe availability is dictated by the soil redox potential and pH.
In soils that are aerobic or of higher pH, Fe is readily oxidized, and is predominately in the form of insoluble ferric oxides.
At lower pH, the ferric Fe is freed from the oxide, and becomes more available for uptake by by: Effect of Bicarbonate Ion on the Respiration of Excised Roots Effect of Bicarbonate Ion on the Respiration of Excised Roots Gene W.
Miller and D. Wynne Thorne carbonate ion on chlorosis-susceptible plants further suggests that the principal bicarbonate effect may be on iron enzyme systems and that copper systems would be affected to a much lesser degree.
Carbon Dioxide, Alkalinity and pH Reading: Libes, Chap pp. Seawater pH – T and P Effects For temperatures T 1 and T 2: pH T2 = pH T1 + (T 2 – T 1) Increased P causes pH to attributed to the uptake of anthropogenic carbon between and Sabine et al.
• High values at equator (esp. in the Pacific) and. NON-METABOLIC UPTAKE OF IONS BY BARLEY ROOTS1 LOUIS JACOBSON, RAYMOND J. HANNAPEL AND DAVID P.
MOORE DEPARTMENT OF SOILS AND PLANT NUTRITION, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA In dealing with the mechanism of absorption, a major concern is the amount and behavior of the nonmetabolic uptake.
The effect of pH and Ca2+ on net NO3- uptake, influx, and efflux by intact roots of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) seedlings was studied.
Seedlings were induced with NO3- or NO Net NO3- uptake and efflux, respectively, were determined by following its depletion from, and accumulation in, Cited by: Interactions of pH, Carbon Dioxide, Alkalinity and Hardness in Fish Ponds William A.
Wurts and Robert M. Durborow* Water quality in fish ponds is af-fected by the interactions of sev-eral chemical components. Carbon dioxide, pH, alkalinity and hard-ness are interrelated and can have profound effects on pond produc-tivity, the level of stress File Size: 73KB.
Introduction. Many efforts have been made in the past to understand the water balance of plants in terms of a regulation of transpiration, i.e. of how stomatal conductance would be affected by water status, light intensity, nutrition, and other factors and how this would change under stress conditions such as during deficits in water supply (Cowan, ; Schulze, ; Kramer and Boyer, Cited by: Effects of powdery mildew disease on uptake and metabolism of nitrogen by roots of infected barley D.
\VALTERS and P. AYRES Department ofBiological Sciences, University of Lancaster, Lancaster LA1 4TQ, U.K. (Aucptedfor publication Junc ) A study was made of the effects of powdery mildew disease on the uptake and metabolism of nitrogen by roots of barley plants grown and infected in Cited by: Effect of changes in the pH and carbon dioxide evolution rate on the measured respiratory quotient of fermentations.
Patrick N. Royce. The total concentration of dissolved carbon dioxide in fermentation broths is one to two orders of magnitude greater than that of oxygen for pH > The rate of change in this total concentration can be Cited by: Abstract.
The effect of HCO 3-on ion absorption by young corn roots was studied in conditions allowing the independent control of both the pH of uptake solution and the CO 2 partial pressure in air bubbled through the solution.
The surface pH shift in the vicinity of the outer surface of the plasmalemma induced by active H + excretion was estimated using the initial uptake rate of acetic acid Cited by: Absorption of carbon dioxide by roots is connected with,9-carboxylation of keto acids and with the movement of dicarboxylic acid to leaves.
Pot experiments with four crops where the cu-labeled sodium carbonate was used, showed that the carbon of soil carbonate can be taken up by crop plants only when the pH of the soil showed an. The pH of saturated carbon dioxide solutions varies from at kPa (1 atm) to at kPa ( atm).
A solid hydrate, COH2O, separates from aqueous solutions of carbon dioxide that are chilled at elevated pressures.
Carbon dioxide shows a self-buffering as it reaches neutral pH File Size: KB. Rhizosphere pH is the consequence of numerous, complex processes and is a key factor of biogeochemistry at the soil-root interface. This work aimed at evaluating the impact of nutrient root absorption on rhizosphere pH using a mechanistic model formalizing major nutrient cation and anion transport, under the influence of concentration, electric potential gradients and of : Jean-Marc Custos, Christian Moyne, Thibault Sterckeman.
effects of alkali soils to the influence of sodium and other cations, did note that the growth of seedling radish roots was inhibited much more by NaHC03 than by NaCl.
As against evidence of growth-inhibition, Hoagland and Broyer, in their studies of salt uptake by excised barley roots, did not find any effect of carbon dioxide.Jacobson L. Carbon Dioxide Fixation and Ion Absorption in Barley Roots. Plant Physiol. May; 30 (3)– Jacobson L, Overstreet R, Carlson RM, Chastain JA.
The Effect of pH and Temperature on the Absorption Of Potassium and Bromide by Barley Roots. Plant Physiol. Nov; 32 (6)–carbon dioxide in particulate preparations from barley roots.
Plant Physiol. Jacobson, L. Carbon dioxide fixation and ion ab-sorption in barley roots. Plant Physiol. ? 5. Macfarlane, M. G. and Spencer, A. G. Changes in the water, sodium and potassium content of rat-liver mitochondria during metabolism.


Akiki Organics is a small holding of 12 acres in Worcestershire, farming to biodynamic standards.
Our aim is to be self sufficient, producing a range of products that meets the needs of our large family. When we took over the farm ten years ago it was very neglected with only a few trees remaining in the orchard. With a lot of hard work we are now achieving our aim of producing foods as close as possible to nature and bringing our fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, juices and preserves to London and other venues around the country for you to share.
We are located at Elms Farm in North Piddle, Worcestershire, situated off the A422 Stratford to Worcester road, sighnposted North Piddle.


The earth is the farmland of God, and every farmer who sows, waits patiently for the day of harvest when he separates the good fruits unto himself and discards the bad ones together with the weeds into the fire. God has sown us as seeds, not only to thrive but also to produce good fruits, and like the farmer who waits patiently for the day of harvest, God awaits for the appointed time, when He would send the reapers to harvest the wheat (Saints) into His barn (Heaven), and the weeds (sinners) into the fire. It is therefore important for you and I to produce good fruits in order to achieve the purpose and agenda of the Farmer (God), which is to harvest us into His barn (Heaven), because His thought towards us, is of good and not evil, to bring us to an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11)
However, man who is a seed sown by God, has a great responsibility in ensuring that his life is spent producing good fruits in preparation for the great harvest. In order to achieve this purpose, he must take several practical steps in ensuring that his fruits are in conformity with standards of the barn (Heaven), and these include the following:
1. PREPARE YOUR HEART:
Every seed needs a soil to grow on, and the type of soil determines if the seed would survive or die. The heart of a man is a soil were seeds are sown, and the condition of the heart determines what type of fruits are produced. In the book of Mathew 13, Jesus Christ reveals the importance of the heart in relation to the word of God, and He does this by telling a parable of a sower and the seed. The word of God is a seed which when sown, germinates and bears good fruits which is in conformity with the standards of the barn (Heaven), and can only thrive on good grounds (Mathew 13:8). A good ground in this context, is a heart that hears the word of God, accepts it and retains it. The heart with a high retention capacity of the word of God, which daily seeks to know God deeper, and whose depth is measured by the word of God.
However, for us to bear good fruits, our hearts must meet the criteria of being considered as a good ground, and this we can do by receiving Jesus Christ (The Word) into our hearts, meditating on His words all the time, and retaining His words in our hearts. The deeper our knowledge of Christ, the more fertile and fruitful we become.
2. SOW GOOD SEEDS:
The heart of a man is a soil where seeds are sown. The fruits which are made manifest in the life of a man, is an indication of the seeds that he has sown into his heart. A farmer who sows mango seeds in his farm, cannot become the owner of orange trees, likewise a man who sows hate in his heart, cannot manifest the fruits of love. The seeds we sow into our hearts, germinate to bear fruits which classify us as either worthy for the Barn (Heaven) or candidates for the fire.
The seed of the spirit which is a good seed, is given by the Holy Spirit to a heart that have accepted Christ (The Word) and has a high retention capacity of the word of God. This seed when sown into the heart, germinates and grows to produce the fruit of the spirit as indicated in the book of Galatians 5:22-23. The seed of the spirit is a composition of love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, and when this seed is sown into the heart, it produces the fruit of the spirit which possesses exactly the same features of what was sown as a seed. This fruit distinguishes a tree and makes it different from other trees, and any tree that does not possess this fruit would be hewn down and thrown into the fire(Mathew 3:10).
3. THE GOOD SEED NEEDS LIGHT AND WATER
Light and water are two essential inputs that are required to support life in the seed that has been sown into the soil, that it may germinate, grow and bring forth good fruits. The absence of light and water leads to the death of the seed sown into the soil, likewise the good seed sown into the heart.
In the Book of John 8:12, Jesus Christ described Himself as a light, and also in the Book of John 7:38, he also described Himself as the source of the rivers of living water to those who believe in Him as the scripture has said. The good seed which is the seed of the spirit, and the fruit (The fruit of the spirit) which it produces thereof, requires light and water to be sustained, otherwise it would wither and die. Our Lord and personal Savior, Jesus Christ who doubles as both our light and rivers of living water is essential for the growth and sustenance of the good seed given to us by the Holy spirit as believers and the fruit it produces thereof, because without Jesus Christ in our hearts, there would be no light and water in our heart (soil) to sustain both the seed and the fruit produced, and as a result they would both wither and die, leaving us with no good fruit and making us a candidate of the fire.
4. GUARD YOUR GARDEN:
The heart is a soil were seeds are sown, and in it lies a little garden where our fruits (good or bad) are displayed, and through these fruits our lives are shaped with respect to our behavioral pattern and the way we relate to people. This garden is very important, because out of it flows the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23), and this means that whatever we do in life is first of all sown as seeds in the heart. The garden of the heart is a major target of the devil and his agents, because he who controls the garden, controls the life. The Holy Bible in the Book of Mathew 13:25 says ” But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way”. The devil and his agents sow tares into the garden of the heart during periods of low resistance or no resistance at all. The purpose of these tares is to strangulate our good seed by stopping it from germinating into good fruits, or to choke up the good fruits that has been produced in our hearts, thereby leaving us with no fruit at all, and a garden filled with weeds.
However, the garden of our hearts must be protected at all times because he who controls the garden, rules the life. The Bible in the book of Proverbs 4:23, admonishes us to guard our hearts with all diligence because every issue of life flows from it. For us to guard our hearts with all diligence, Jesus Christ must take His rightful position as the King of our hearts, because he who controls the garden, rules the life. A heart being ruled by Christ is no match for for any attack of the devil, because Jesus Christ is our strength and shield. However, for Jesus Christ to rule in our hearts, we must first invite Him into our hearts to be our Lord and personal Savior, by confessing with our mouths and living like He did. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, have given us power and dominion over principalities and powers, and this authority we can only exercise through Christ in prayers, daily confession of God’s word, pursuing holiness etc which are weapons in defeating the enemy that attempts to invade the garden of our hearts with the purpose of sowing tares.
The earth is the farmland of God, and every good fruit would be harvested into the Barn (Heaven) during the great harvest, and hence it is therefore imperative that we as a matter of urgency examine the fruits we have been producing in a bit to make sure that they conform to the standards of the Barn (Heaven).
God bless you.


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Although I come from a long line of olive growers, it was only when, after having lived and worked in Zagreb for several decades, I returned to my native island of Hvar that my love for olive cultivation was sparked. I continued my family’s tradition and took over the care of 60 old trees. After I had groomed the neglected fields, I erected an olive grove with 300 young olive trees of the oblica and levantinka variety.
Today, my family cultivates 450 olive trees in Bogomolje, a small village located in the eastern part of the island of Hvar. Over time, working in the olive grove became my way of life, and I soon opened an oil mill and tasting room in order to offer guests a different kind of tourism – one in which they would be able to enjoy pristine nature and fully savour the flavour of the extra-virgin olive oil that we offer.
- Ivo Radojković
The Garden of Eden (Rajski vrt) is located in Bogomolje, a small village located in the eastern part of the island of Hvar. Our location is accessed by narrow village paths that offer stunning views of karst landscapes and the sea, fresh breezes and occasional encounters with farm animals. Make sure to drive slowly so that you can take in every kilometre, knowing that something truly special awaits you at the end of the road.
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Plant of the Week - Garlic
originally posted on Knoxville Area Gardening Tips- June 30, 2016
If you have never grown garlic, it is one of the easiest crops to grow and you can grow a year's supply in a relatively small area. And you can even save your own "seed".
There are two main types of garlic and multitudes of varieties within each type.
Hardneck Garlic has a tough inner stalk in the center of a ring of usually, quite large cloves. This type of garlic is usually recommended for further north, but I have not had any trouble getting good harvests. Hardneck garlic also gives you a harvest of the developing flower heads, aka. garlic scapes, in the spring. You rarely see hardneck in stores because they only keep well for 3-4 months. This type is said to have some of the more interesting flavors.
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It is best to order your garlic online, or purchase it from a local grower. If you purchase it locally be sure to ask what variety it is. So, if you catch the garlic growing bug, you will know what you already have.
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It does like soil that is fairly loose and has a moderate amount of fertility. Some compost added to the bed a month or so before planting is what I have seen most often recommended. You can use a spading for to loosen the soil, the big issue is, you don't want to break the leaf stalk off of the bulb when you are harvesting. You plant in October. Putting the cloves 6 inches apart and about 4 inches deep. Mulch with straw or something simular to prevent weeds. The garlic will start to grow green straplike leaves. Don't worry if there are freezes, even if the tops are frozen the growing garlic in the ground will be fine. When spring comes the leaf growth will accelerate dramatically. If you have hardneck, keep an eye out for scapes and harvest them after the have made a full circle. This will keep you plant from putting energy into making a flower. In June or early July you will see the leaves dying from the bottom up. When about half the leaves have turned brown, dig up a test head to make sure the head has divided into cloves. If they have, harvest your garlic. You then need to cure it so it will store well. Put it in a well ventilated, sheltered place out of direct sun for a week or so. After that select the best, unblemished heads to save for "seed" for next years crop and store it all in a relatively cool location. I store my seed garlic in a dry room in our basement and my cooking garlic, on my kitchen walls.
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Here is a link to a website with lots of good information on growing garlic and different varieties of garlic.


Morava is a grape variety created by hybridization the Rhine Riesling and seedlings SK 86-2 / 293 at the Sremski Karlovci vineyard. The specificity of the seedling lies in the fact that it carries genes of several varieties resistant to diseases and low temperatures. As a promising and high-quality variety, it was spoken by Serbian experts, dr. Petar Cindric, Vlada Kovac, and Nada Korac. Morava is characterized by its juicy green berry and specific taste.
It was recognized as a grape variety in 2003. It has been commercialized, and over the last few years, wineries have embraced it and started planting it. It produces the white wine of the same name with characteristic herbal aromas, which most closely resemble Sauvignon. Of course, the notes of the vineyard peach dominate. Experts believe that it can produce high-quality white wine. That is why it is considered a variety that has the potential to raise white wines in Serbia to a higher level.
Origin: Morava is a newly grown Serbian grape variety.
Other countries: There is currently no information on the spread of this variety.
Features and aromas: Dry white wine with a beautiful light yellow color. The fragrance captures the notes of meadow flowers and dried grass, while playful acids dominate the taste with fruity notes of peach.
Wine color: Light yellow
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Food Composition: Chicken, mushrooms, fish.
Aguara chocolate dedicated to Morava wine
Pairing and testing have been done with several types of milk chocolate with Morava wines or different blends. The wines we paired with this chocolate are the Morava by wineries Jelic and Despotika and as a blend of three different grape varieties the Three Moravian Temet wineries.