posted by Karen, main text by Cristina Martinez-Canton and Joanne Heraty
Here is another story from our Jubilee competition. I found this story fascinating. It tells a tale of immigration, urbanisation and a different style of family farming. Cristina Martinez-Canton wrote this for us:
"I was given the opportunity to document urban agriculture with UC Davis graduate student Joanne Heraty, in the summer of 2008, who was researching maize diversity among immigrant gardens. During the project, we interviewed farmers in homegardens and community gardens in Southern California and discovered that many of these farmers are cultivating seeds native to their homelands, in effect re-inventing culture and food traditions they maintained from their upbringing on rural farms in Mexico. The amount of knowledge these people have about the land is vast and the importance of food, and the comfort of farming their own food, is of immense value.
What we came to discover was that most of these farmers were elderly with children who had no interest in growing food on their own land or tapping the knowledge from their parents. Yet, most surprisingly, we saw a re-emergence of interest in grandchildren who helped their grandparents tend, plant and water the yards. In the children's narratives, we saw pride and honour in being allowed to participate in something so crucial to their household's prosperity.
Many of the families we met live in poverty stricken neighbourhoods like South Central and Compton in Los Angeles, where the closest thing to a grocery store is a mini-mart or a liquor store. The availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in these neighborhoods is poor. By teaching the younger generations traditional farming practices, valuable knowledge of self-sufficiency and food security is being passed on, something you don't often see in metropolitan cities like Los Angeles.
I would like to submit these select photos of my idea of the future of family farming from this project I was involved in. As rural agriculture transforms into the industrial and farmers substitute their farming ways for city jobs, we begin to find more and more urban agriculture. This is my view of the future of family farming: transferring knowledge of traditional cultivation practices from older generations to younger generations allowing them opportunities to continue family traditions of farming even if it must happen in the concrete confines of metropolitan cities."
Photos by Cristina Martinez-Canton.
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Seasonal greens, cabbage, roasted corn, heirloom tomato, cotija cheese, jalapeño, watermelon radish, tortilla crisps & lime vinaigrette.
Ever changing farmers market salad with locally sourced produce
House Made Beer Batter Cod Filets Served with House Cut Fries
Butter lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, seasonal fruit, figs, bacon, & tangerine vinaigrette
House Caesar dressing, croutons & shredded Parmesan Cheese
Romaine, watermelon radish, bleu cheese crumbles, heirloom cherry tomatoes & Green Goddess dressing
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Grass fed beef
Our Angus cows are humanely raised and feed only on grass and kelp and free choice organic minerals. We practice “ultra high density grazing,” also known as mob grazing – like the herds of buffalo, that in the past grazed and then quickly moved on. Eating a small percentage of forage, and trampling most of the forage and manure, the buffalo herds enriched the soil and grasses that remained behind. To emulate that “herd effect,” we move our cows twice a day to fresh pasture – making our cows and our soil healthier each day.
Our hens spend most of the year in “chicken tractors ” - bottomless pens that are moved once a day to fresh pasture, where they can hunt and peck for fresh insects and grass and worms. Even small snakes should beware as chickens are eager carnivores. Our hens eat a non GMO corn / soy feed mixed with Fertrell’s natural
vitamin mineral supplement. The chickens on pasture also have a role to play - fertilizing the fields and eating the parasites in the cow patties. They are not free range because there are red tail hawks, bald eagles, foxes and raccoons who would enjoy a chicken dinner. In the winter, when the weather freezes the water pipes, we move
the chickens up near the house to a straw bale house with a sunny southern exposure, translucent roof and a large outdoor pen.
Berkshire pigs are a heritage breed of pig considered amongst the best tasting. They feed on Fertrell’s “natural” formula in a barley and wheat mix of feed ground fresh at an Amish feed mill. Our Berkshires grow slower on their barley/wheat feed, but it helps make their fat distinctively tastier, tastier, compared to non GMO corn/soy feed we sometimes use. Portable electric fences allow us to rotate them through the oak and poplar woods to root for grubs, acorns, whatever strikes their fancy, making them particularly delicious. Our Berkshires are harvested after the acorn season to enhance their taste.
Heirloom tomatoes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They may not look pretty but are incomparably delicious. All are grown without chemical herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.
Berkshire Pork Salami
Although we love the Boston Butt cut that comes from the pig shoulder for slow cooked BBQ, after we met the folks at Meatcrafters, fine local charcuterie pros who specialize in curing salami, we thought we should try using some of our Berkshire shoulders to make salami. The result is another delicious taste treat courtesy of the Longview Farm Berkshire Pigs.
Ossabaw pigs are an heritage breed of pig descended from pigs the Spaniards dropped off on the Georgia sea islands back in the 1600’s as a future food source when they returned to the area in their ships. The descendants of those pigs are today known as Ossabaws. George Washington, who appreciated good food, raised them at Mt Vernon. They are an even slower growing heritage breed than the Berkshires. The Spaniards know their pigs and the Iberian breeds are particularly delicious. Jamon iberico, the ham from the black iberian pig that is finished on acorns and cured for two years, is prized amongst hams. Our Ossabaws are rotated through the woods under oak, beech, hickory and poplar trees, free to roam around and
feast on acorns, nuts and whatever their noses find. They are fed a barley and wheat feed, ground fresh at the Amish feed mill. Slower to mature and eating a barley/wheat feed, our Ossabaws will take two years to finish and then two more years to hang the hams. With time, patience, hard work on our part, wholesome feed, plentiful acorns, ample woodlands and a good charcuterie, we are hoping to make delicious cured hams. We have the commitment and the goal, but we are looking for a charcutier to cure and hang our hams. The search is on...
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Repro Eko Farm is an organic farm for retreats, excursions, and weddings located in rural Croatia, 40km from the capital city of Zagreb. Though the farm is almost 100 years old, it was left in bad shape until Dragica and Drago Repar started to renovate it. Their vision was to create a sustainable lifestyle that blends nature, traditional crafts, healthy food, and simplicity, and to share it with guests of all ages from all over the world.
The farm has a main house with rooms for guests, an old mill powered by water that produces organic flour, and a side building with a small vegan food production facility. Our newly reconstructed country-style shed is also on the farm. It is ideal for eco weddings, retreats, and team-building activities. The property is surrounded by nature. A small stream, big green meadow, fruit trees, and vegetable garden are all there to help our guests run away from the city stress.
At Repro Eko Farm you can spend a relaxed day in nature, enjoy a healthy and delicious meal, or organize a rustic, unique, eco-friendly wedding. And if you want to step away from the everyday treadmill, join our summer retreats to relax and reconnect in nature.


Lilian Bland Community Garden project will be holding its fourth action day this weekend with The Conservation Volunteers and Glengormley Community Group.
This Saturday 29th from 10am – 1pm we need volunteers to help with building some raised beds for planting a bit more colour into the garden. Have your say in what you would like to see planted, perhaps a winter flowering favourite or a seasonal delight?
The following Saturday 6th of October from 10am – 12pm we will be preparing another area for some wildflower seed, removing weeds and generally giving the place a tidy and helping the hedge plants to grow up well.
Keen gardener, local resident, into keeping fit or just enjoys the outdoors? Come along and see the garden start to take shape, grow and change into hopefully a place that can be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone in the Glengormley area and the wider borough.
Wrap up warm, water proofs and wellies are advisable. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided on the day.


IFPEN and INRAE organise the international symposium « Soil Carbon in the Ecological Transition », SoilCET 2024.
It will take place from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 January 2024 at IFPEN (Rueil-Malmaison (92), close to Paris, France).
This event will be an opportunity to present and debate the latest scientific advances on four topics:
- Session 1: Quantification of soil carbon and characterisation of soil organic matter at plot and regional scales;
- Session 2: Stabilisation of soil organic matter: a central process in C-storing agricultural practices;
- Session 3: The role of biodiversity in soil organic matter stabilisation and carbon storage;
- Session 4: Microbiological, geochemical and matter transfer interactions: an integrated approach.
The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to October 2nd.
Feel free to have a look to the website (see below)! We look forward to seeing you there!


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An evening with Yves Ginat from Miellerie Honey – EVENT POSTPONED
December 3, 2014 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmFree
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are postponing this event until early 2015.
New date to be advised.
Yves will talk about the relationship he experiences as an apiarist between the Tasmanian Wilderness, the flowers, the nectar and the work of the bees in pollination and making honey. He will also talk about his beekeeping practices and extraction processes that are essential to Miellerie Honey.
Yves Ginat began beekeeping as a teenager, growing up in central France, in the medieval capital, Bourges. His mother’s family was from Bretagne, and his father’s family from Berry. Yves extended his education into organic farming before moving into commercial beekeeping in 1998.
The Miellerie business began in November 2005 in Tasmania. It has developed from working 40 hives in 2006 to 160 hives today. Five different varieties of honey are now produced:
- Lake Pedder’s Nectar
- Prickly Box
- Blue Gum
- Tea Tree (Manuka)
As an apiarist, Yves nurtures the bee community using organic and biodynamic beekeeping practices to maintain health and harmony from the hive to the jar. Essential to the integrity of Miellerie is the trade practice of cold extraction of the honey from the comb, in order to harness the vitality, aroma, flavour, colour and texture of the delightful nectars from Tasmanian native floras. As the seasons change, Yves continues to explore the floral diversity of this beautiful island, Tasmania.
Wild Island will be conducting a range of events, including workshops, talks and field trips. Please sign up to our mailing list to be kept informed of events as they are announced, and for the chance to win a free print!”


Want a refreshing take on your garden plot? Here are alternative plant plot ideas that will make your backyard feel like you’re in another place. Think outside the usual plots and create your garden using plots taking advantage of the vertical space. Read on and find out alternative plant plot ideas you can use for your own garden.
Aerial Gutter Garden
An aerial gutter garden simply raises your idea of a plot to harvesting heights. Ideal for fruit crops or even flowers, a raised garden like this can be created with halved PVC pipes or gutter materials. You can also orient it vertically to save space. Not only will you save space, you’ll also be able to plant more fruit and flower-bearing plants by aligning these gutter plots in a horizontal level.
Raised Garden Beds
Raised beds not only protect your soil and plants, you’ll also be able to easily take stock of how your plants and soil is doing. Instead of scouring for pests in every inch of your garden, you can direct your efforts to your plots fast.
A space-saving solution that also curbs the invasiveness of some plant species, container pots also give you the liberty of re-arranging your garden. Decorative containers also add aesthetic value to your garden. For container pots, it’s best to use porous clay pots to avoid water-logged soil around your plant. Better yet, use pots with a clear drainage system for excess water.
A favorite plot implement for those with a limited space, a trellis can host different kinds of crawlers and a number of plants. From tendrils to twiners and scramblers, you can mix and match plants of different types to achieve a whimsical garden. Just make sure your plants will each have ample space to devour.


The modular hoppers can be used for buffering a product and steady feeding of sequential machines in a processing line. The bunkers are suitable for potatoes, onions, carrots, sprouts, beets and other vegetable crops, among others. In addition, the bunkers are suitable for loosened product. The modular construction of the bunkers consists of a basic frame topped by side walls 0.5 metres high. The height can be extended as required. The unloading belt at the bottom of the hopper is equipped with frequency-controlled transmissions for variable speed adjustment.


Eating the yard!
I have long known that some "weeds" are edible.
Two that I have used regularly over the years are Dandelions and wild onions.
Dandelions can be used in many ways! The young leaves are good as salad greens or as cooked greens like spinach. The petals of the flowers make a pretty salad garnish and can be used to make wine (which I have never done). The roots of young dandelions can be roasted, ground and used to stretch coffee or as a coffee substitute.
Wild onions can be used as you would green onions or chives. You don't want to use the older ones, but when new ones sprout, instead of spraying them, pull them and dice the green leaves and use as you would chives. Old green onions are though.
Part of what got me going on weeds is that I have been seeing all these ads on TV with people bitching about dandelions in their yards. I have always left them alone, I think they are pretty & I can eat them. Dandelions were introduced into the USA as a food crop. I don't really know why so many people use herbicides in their yards. Many of the weeds they are killing can be eaten, and if you forage your yard, you will keep the weeds controlled and reduce your produce budget in one feel swoop!
Yesterday, after I saw one too many "I hate dandelions" commercial, I decided to do some web searching on edible weeds. I was surprised at how many there are. There was one that grows all over my back yard that is very healthy and having tested it yesterday, I found it tasty with a good texture. Lambsquarters grows all over my back yard.. It is higher in vitamins A, B & C than Spinach, Dandelion Greens, Turnip Greens, Kale or many of the other salad & pot greens.
YUMMY & NUTRICIOUS
Wild Violets also have edible leaves and flowers and are tasty... DO NOT EAT THE ROOTS, They are POISON! The leaves of wild violets are good in salad too.... This is another one I hadn't tries until Yesterday.
Not only is eating your weeds better for the environment, it is less expensive than chemicals, and it saves on the grocery bill. If we better educated the poor about foraging, I think there would be fewer hungry people. Foraging should be taught in the schools! Maybe our churches could also offer classes in foraging!
Here is one of many good edible weed sites:
Happy Eating... Conrad


Triangle K Ranch began in 1904. It wasn't called that back then, but we Krock's have been here ever since. From mules to tractors, we have been raising quality farm products for over 100 years. We are part of the "localvore" farm movement (encourages consumers to buy from farmers' markets or even to grow or pick their own food, arguing that fresh, local products are more nutritious and taste better.) Our goal is to produce the highest quality fruits, vegetables and meat for our customers.


North Fraser Nursery Ltd.
North Fraser Nursery Ltd. located at 25805 Fraser Hwy Langley, BC Canada V4W 2B1 is urgently looking for nursery workers.
Position Available: 2
Terms of Employment: Full time and permanent
Wage: $14.60 per hour, 40 hours per week
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· Dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.
· Mix and prepare soils, plant bulbs, seeds.
· Transplant rooted cuttings and seedlings and weed plants.
· Keep working areas clean.
· Record information about plants and plant growth.
· Transplanting various plants to large size containers.
· Fertilize, cultivate and harvest plants.
· Maintain proper irrigation system and water plants.
· Assist in shipping/ receiving activities.
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Seed sowing has always been one of my pet hates and absolute loves all rolled into one. Having two fingers makes this one of the hardest and most frustrating jobs of the year for me yet it also signifies the beginning of the gardening year. Even if the weather is abysmal, as it usually is in this country in February you can still get your garden fix with a bit of seed sowing. The anticipation of the tiny seeds producing something amazing never ceases to impress me. Nature at its very best.
Then you open a packet of seeds and they are so minuscule you can hardly see them. I cannot hold the seeds in my hand, nor can I easily pick them up. In the past I have ended up just sort of throwing them at a seed tray and hoping for the best. Obviously then you get clumps of seedlings all together and you end up losing half your when it comes to thinning out. Not any more with this brilliant product that I was sent to trial. The pro seeder is designed specifically for individual precise sowing. Seeds of any shape and size can be sown accurately in trays and pots.
How does it work?
The design is simplicity itself. The bulb shaped rubber section is squeezed gently to release the air then you place the nozzle end close or directly onto the seed and release the bulb section so that the air sucks up the seed and holds it securely while you transfer the seed into the tray or pot, gently squeeze and the seed is released onto the compost. You know where the seed is, exactly where you want it! Repeat this process until all your seeds are sown, a job well done. No more over seeding or wastage at thinning time. This really is a very handy tool that produces professional sowings every time.
The product comes with three different sized nozzle attachments for different sized seeds. They just push securely onto the end of the nozzle. There are also cleaning wires to clear out the attachment needles should they become clogged after lots of use. There is a handy chart included that suggests which attachment is best for the chosen seed. The seeds can be emptied into the storage cap, found under the bulb section containing the attachment needles or onto a sheet of white paper ready to be sucked up. I found the white paper easier, especially for really tiny seeds as they showed up more clearly therefore easier to suck up.
I found this product very easy to use. It doesn’t require any strength is your hands to squeeze or release the bulb section, it is lightweight with no fiddly bits. The packaging was great as it was straightforward to open, no scissors or annoying plastic to try and rip off. The Cap on the bottom was easy to pull off and although the needles are small they are simple to push on and off. Really the only thing you need to remember is to squeeze the air out of the bulb away from the seeds otherwise you end up puffing the seeds all over that place. I did this on the first use and although it made me giggle I soon learnt to do it properly.
I would give this product 10 out 10 and I don’t do that often, so it must be good. Yes it is time consuming but you get great results every time. It is actually quite relaxing to use, I found myself completely engrossed in the task at hand and actually thoroughly enjoyed sowing seeds for the first time ever!
So an all-round great seed sower that I will be using every time I sow seeds from now on. A well thought out product that does exactly what it was designed to do. No fuss no mess no waste. Neatly sown seeds time after time. A wise investment for any gardener seeking an easy fuss free way to get those seeds growing.
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Treating Type 1 Diabetes with – Tobacco: What if you were told that by eating a small amount of tobacco on a regular basis you could reduce the likelihood of developing Type 1 diabetes? Recent research is indicating that a genetically altered strain of tobacco may have the capacity to aid in the possible prevention of Type 1 diabetes.
European researchers at the University of Verona, “Set out to create transgenic tobacco plants that would produce biologically-active interleukin-10 (IL-10), a potent anti-inflammatory cytokine,” according to a recent report in ScienceDaily.com.
The National Institute of Health says, “Evidence suggests that an imbalance in Th1/Th2 responses may play a key role in the development of autoimmune diabetes. Since interleukin-10 (IL-10) modulates immune and inflammatory responses and has been implicated in many autoimmune diseases [including Type 1 diabetes].”
Scientists discovered that the IL-10 was genetically adaptable using the common tobacco plant. This discovery is new and yet related to developments in recent years that seem to show substantial promise in the use of plant proteins to manage potential IL-10 therapies for Type 1 diabetes.
ScienceDaily.com reported on July 31, 2007, “Capsules of insulin produced in genetically modified lettuce could hold the key to restoring the body’s ability to produce insulin and help millions of Americans who suffer from insulin-dependent diabetes, according to University of Central Florida biomedical researchers.”
The impact of these developments may be most keenly felt in the pocketbook of the medical consumer. For instance the genetically modified tobacco could be taken in an unprocessed form (i.e. eating the actual plant) instead of producing something in a pill form. The result is a product that costs less and can be more quickly made available to patients. With the lettuce it would be possible to simply use this in a salad or as a sandwich topping although capsules could also be made available. According to Professor Mario Pezzotti of the University of Verona, “Transgenic plants are attractive systems for the production of therapeutic proteins because they offer the possibility of large scale production at low cost, and they have low maintenance requirements. The fact that they can be eaten, which delivers the drug where it is needed, thus avoiding lengthy purification procedures, is another plus compared with traditional drug synthesis.”
The idea behind using these plants is that they are easily grown and can provide a meaningful harvest. While it is true that tobacco has a social stigma attached to it this plant does seem to be one of the most adaptable to genetic modification for potential medical benefit.
This process of medical plant proteins is called molecular farming and is a growing field that effectively bridges the gap between what is commonly thought of as medicinal with more natural applications.
While multiple plants have been studied for use in delivering the needed medicine it is the tobacco plant that has impressed most researchers due to the ease of genetic manipulation and the fact that an entirely new tobacco plant can be developed using a single cell from an existing plant.
Tobacco is also a very hearty plant that can grow in many locations. While it may be viewed negatively with respect to cigarette manufacturing, the plant can perhaps be redeemed as a means of delivering potent plant proteins that can aid in the prevention or therapy of Type 1 diabetes.


Olbrich Gardens To Kick Off Load-Your-Own Mulch Sale Early | Home & Garden
The Load-Your-Own Leaf Mulch Sale at Olbrich Botanical Gardens started early this year on April 4, instead of April 14 as scheduled.
The nice spring weather has made gardeners anxious to get mulching, so here’s your chance to get a jump on the season.
Buy the same leaf mulch used in Madison’s award-winning Olbrich Botanical Gardens for your home garden. Leaf mulch is a natural product that reduces weeds, conserves water and fertilizes the soil. It’s beneficial for annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and in vegetable gardens, officials said.
Olbrich’s Load-Your-Own Bagged Mulch Sale starts April 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (excluding April 12 to 14), while supplies last. Just pay in the gift shop, then drive around back to load the bags into your car. Bring a friend to help load since bags can weigh up to 45 pounds.
If it’s full service you want, Olbrich has reserved Thursday, April 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. as an early day for Olbrich members to buy mulch; with public sales April 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. and April 14 from 9 a.m. – noon. Just drive up and volunteers will load the bags right into your car for you. Bulk scoops of mulch will also be available these days.
Each bag covers approximately 35 feet at 2 to 3 inches and each bulk scoop is equivalent to approximately 8 to 10 bags of mulch. Bags are $6.50 each plus tax; bulk scoops are $40 each plus tax. Mulch your garden at your own pace by taking advantage of the many sale days this year!
For more information, go to www.olbrich.org.


Natural Gardening Tips You Ought to Attempt Out!
ÂFor the tumble time, plant a handful of fall edible vegetation in your backyard containers. Lovely picks of kale and mustard greens, have wonderful shades of greens and purples and supply various textures to the arrangement. Include a handful of edible pansies to bring color to the environmentally friendly textures. The mix is fetching and will last properly into the wintertime.
ÂIf you dwell in an area with clay soil, coat your shovel or gardening trowel with flour or automobile wax ahead of you start digging your garden. This will stop soil from sticking to the blade of your shovel, generating your operate much less complicated. It also lengthens the existence of your shovel by stopping rust.
ÂDevelop some wheat grass or catnip for your cat to consume alternatively. An additional selection is to safeguard your vegetation by lacing them with offensive entities, this sort of as peels from citrus fruit or even moth balls from your closet.
ÂEasily dry herbs employing your vehicle. Your vehicle is the best place to dry herbs, providing a risk-free, dry, and heat location. Simply area some newspaper or other security on a auto seat, and organize the herbs in a solitary, even layer. Make certain the windows are rolled up, and close up the car. Your herbs will be dry and ready to store. Size of time will rely on the temperature, but can be as tiny as an hour or two. As a reward, your car will odor great!
ÂCleanse your backyard instruments ahead of you set them absent. It looks unusual to fret about trying to keep a gardening tool thoroughly clean, but it is actually quite important for the overall health of your plants. Instruments that are put away whilst coated in dust can harbor microbes and even insects that can be lethal to your crops.
ÂInclude some earthworms into your garden soil. Earthworms are fantastic in tunneling and loosening up the soil, providing the roots of your crops plenty of air room. They help make soil that is wealthy in vitamins by breaking down useless plant resources. Earthworms are a much far better remedy for your backyard garden than industrial fertilizers.
ÂTo preserve pests out of your garden with no employing chemical substances, consider planting onions at your garden's borders. The scent of the onion will operate as a normal repellent and will hold numerous creatures from disturbing your plants. As an included reward, this makes it possible for you to often have clean onions to use in your cooking.
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ÂYou must make certain you safeguard your backyard garden with a fence or lifted mattress. This way you can be certain no animals can damage it. Deer can also be a massive dilemma with gardens. garden bridges Make confident the deer cannot tear into your yard by placing a fence in that is high adequate.
ÂPlant fruits and greens that you know you like. If you have kids, possessing them help in the garden will make them want to eat the foods that they expand. You will be ready to save money on your refreshing create as properly as know that your family members is ingesting the greatest generate all around.
ÂIf you have a youthful little one, contemplate putting on your kid in a backpack even though you backyard. Being outdoor is a great stimulating expertise for an toddler, furthermore they get to invest a lot more time with you. Organic gardening is safest for baby, as there is no chance of them encountering severe or hazardous chemicals while you operate.
ÂIf you have to lift one thing weighty you require to raise with your knees. Many people make the blunder of lifting with their again when they are lifting large objects. This can guide to a good deal of again ache and could even lead to severe damage. You must never lift everything that is incredibly hefty without aid from an individual else.
ÂWhen lifting weighty factors in your yard it is critical to protect your back. garden bridge You must constantly lift with your knees when you are lifting anything at all in the backyard garden. If one thing is very weighty you must request an individual to aid you raise it so that you do not trigger hurt to your back again or knees.
ÂWhen increasing an organic backyard garden, at times a answer to resolving negative soil is to increase your yard bed. Constructing a garden mattress or roost previously mentioned the typical soil, can permit you to put your own fertilized soil inside of the bed without having the threat of the soil turning out to be diluted or combined in with the surrounding spot.
ÂWeed handle in your organic and natural backyard garden will be much more tough than a standard backyard since you can't use chemical herbicides. 1 of the ideal methods to management weeds with out using chemicals is producing floor protect with mulch. Help save tree trimmings and grass clippings from somewhere else in your yard and unfold them around your vegetation to a depth of about 3 inches. This need to be enough to avoid weeds from germinating and expanding.
ÂUse recycled plastic or paper cups to begin your tomato crops in. Just put the seeds in the cup, and include with soil. This will let you to increase the crops in the very best problems, and it retains a handful of cups out of the landfills too. When they are ready, transplant the tomatoes into your yard.
ÂIf you would like to generate an organic backyard of your personal, it truly is crucial you learn how to build beds. To start this procedure, lower below the turf and go away a space open up. After performing this, you will need to have to switch it upside down, then include it with wood chips, about 3 to 4 inches really worth. Soon after waiting around a number of months, it can be reduce and planted.
ÂWith all of these concepts, you should be ready to excel at natural and organic gardening. With the expertise you have, you should be ready for anything! The tips integrated here will assist you create the most lovely and plentiful organic backyard garden you can, so take pleasure in!


Lentil grinder introduction: Lentils have been one of the most popular edible beans in the world. Lentil colors range from yellow to red- orange to green brown and black. Lentils also vary in size. Lentil grinder usually refers to lentil processing plant which includes lentil peeling lentil polishing and lentil
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Jun 12 2013 - Lentils: We love cooking with lentils around here so turning them into flour was just the next step. - Wheat: While we don't eat a lot of wheat these days I do try to ensure that we have fresh whole wheat flour when we do. It's better for you and only takes a couple of minutes to grind with an electric mill.
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An uneven flour grind i.e. some bigger bits and some smaller bits. It won’t grind to a super fine texture; It will only grind a small amount of wheat at a time; Using a coffee grinder is a good way to test out wheat grinding but it’s not ideal for regular use because of the reasons I’ve mentioned above.
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Stone Mill offers a variety of custom roasting options to optimize the flavor profiles of your beans and lentils. Our proprietary system of roasting provides you with a very specific and even roast removing the “grassy – raw” flavor that naturally occurs in beans and other pulse commodities.
Grind your grains and bake fresh daily with these top 5 grains to mill at home. ... brown rice wild rice oat groats dried corn buckwheat black beans pinto beans lentils and chickpeas. Seeds grains and beans that have a high oil or moisture content should be avoided. This includes chia seeds nuts flax seeds herbs spices chilies ...
Lentil grinding machine or lentil milling machine can mill lentils into fine flour. The whole lentil processing plant works as follows: 1. Bean cleaning section: it adopts two screening sections two destoning sections one magnetic separation section and removes the big small and light impurities pebbles and magnetic material from the beans ...
Lentil cleaning machine processes lentils by cleaning destoning selecting brushing grading color sorting and winnowing. Lentil peeling machine can remove lentil cortex and produce peeled grade lentil kernels. Lentil grinding machine or lentil milling machine can mill lentils into fine flour. The whole lentil processing plant works as ...
By contrast attrition milling relies on a horizontal rotating vessel filled with a size-reduction solution. Treated to grinding media the materials tend to be turned into free-flowing spherical particles. This method which includes the ball mill can reduce 1000 micron (20-mesh) particles of friable materials down to less than 1 micron.
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Lentil grinding machine or lentil milling machine can mill lentils into fine flour. The whole lentil processing plant works as follows: To produce lentil kernels the operator just needs to start the equipments used in peeling and kernel processing section separates the kernels broken kernels and flour by adjusting the material ...
The WonderMill electric grain mill is fast and gives you good variety of items it can grind not including oily grains nuts and seeds. The Wonder Junior hand grain mill can grind a very wide variety of things that even some of the most expensive hand grain mills cannot including oily grains nuts and seeds.
Whether you're processing lentils for their seeds or want to mill nutritious flour - we have the one-stop-shop processing solutions to valorize your lentil product. Download brochure Watch video. Lentils - small seed mighty ingredient ... Optimal grinding technology . High in complex carbohydrates nutritionally dense and glutenfree lentil ...
Although lentil flour is available in some health food stores and specialty grocery stores it can be difficult to find and considerably more expensive than whole lentils. Fortunately it's easy to grind your own flour using a food processor or a mill designed for grinding spices or coffee.
Versatile for multi grain and bean milling: You can use the Nutrimill to grind wheat rye millet Kamut spelt quinoa whole oats (groats) triticale rice popcorn buckwheat lentils – basically any small non-oily grain. However do not use it to grind coffee large kernel field corn (small or medium kernel is okay) flax seeds nuts ...
Dec 15 2020 Then allow the lentils to cool entirely. Step 5: Grind the lentil flour. Transfer the lentils to your grinding tool of choice. You can use a high-speed food processor or blender (with a small jug) a mill or a spice/coffee grinder. Depending on which tool you
Jul 26 2016 Stir frequently to prevent the lentils from burning. Remove the lentils from heat and let the lentils cool completely. Attach the Mockmill Grain Mill to your KitchenAid mixer. Set it to the finest setting. Place your toasted lentils in the mmm. Turn on the mixer and grind the lentils. Sift the lentil
10 Mar 2011 . Imagine grinding your own white wheat pastry flour red lentil flour yellow . the Wonder Mill and the Nutrimill which are both fantastic machines. .. Can anyone tell me how to make all purpose flour from grinding dry lentils? More details
Apr 10 2019 Today’s post by Lexie of Lexie Naturals. Ezekiel bread derives its name from Ezekiel 4:9 when God instructed Ezekiel to fast by only eating bread made from wheat barley beans lentils and millet. Ezekiel bread is very filling and perfect for fasting losing weight snacking or breakfast. If you have a young (or old) picky
It will also grind lentils dry beans (pinto red garbanzo/chickpeas kidney more) and dried non-oily spices. It isn't suitable for herbs oilseeds like flax or sesame popcorn or fibrous materials. Dent (field) corn and soybeans can be ground to any texture from cracked to meal to very fine flour. For these very large-kerneled grains ...
May 15 2015 Grinding Grains: Grind fresh whole grains and legumes packed with nutrients and turn them into healthy whole grain flour. Making bread from start to finish is quick easy healthy and preservative-free with a nuttier and fuller flavor. To lengthen the shelf life of freshly ground flour store in an airtight container in the freezer and bring to room temperature before use.
Stone mills for Holiday Farms. BioStoneMill is the stone grinding mill for milling wheat and grains suitable for processing small quantities of specific grains (e.g. wheat durum wheat rye spelt corn barley rice oats kamut buckwheat etc.).. It is also able to mill pulses (such as broad beans lentils and chick peas) and spices.. It is able to provide forgotten flours for the ...
I used green lentils but as most know there are red brown yellow and even black lentils! It took some time breaking down the green lentils in my food processor (my machine is only a 3 cup maximum.) I purchased some red lentils to try out with this recipe because they
A healthy grinding. The heart of the stone mill is the millstone. The size of the millstone is not decisive for the fineness of the flour. On the contrary the optimal adaptation of the grinder diameter and the speed is of great importance controlled by a three-phase motor. The combination of the rotation speed with the distance between the stones ensures a perfect grinding at a low temperature.
grinding machines for dry lentils. Jun 21 2019 A wet grinder is a kitchen appliance made especially for turning soaked grains into the perfect consistency for making bread and cakes The wet grinder consists of a drum containing several granite stones As the stones rotate they grind the grain between them to produce a batter or paste that is then used for cooking


We are constantly subjected to environmentalist scare campaigns -- none so common or terrifying as those directed against the use of pesticides and herbicides on our crops. These, it is argued, represent an environmental and health menace.
But what would happen to the environment if we banned pesticides and all tried to live on "organic" crops?
An expert explains the facts of life...literally. Those long under the sway of the environmentalist Narrative might find the claims disconcerting. But check them out for yourself.


Naite electromechanical exhibition pursues the soil and fertilizer double trade fair
Wuxi Naite Electromechanical Integration Technology Co., Ltd. participated in the exhibition and effectively used the favorable position in the exhibition hall to promote products.
In response to the national soil testing and formula fertilization policy, mapping and formula: technical innovation is the scientific and technological support to ensure the long-term effectiveness of soil testing and formula fertilization. Carry out innovative research in field test methods, soil nutrient testing techniques, fertilizer preparation methods, data processing methods, etc., and constantly improve the technical level of soil testing and formula fertilization. This time, our company brought the self-developed soil testing formula precision fertilizer mixing machine to reflect the company's corporate purpose of "enduring and innovation". In terms of design, it highlights simple operation and presents a theme of energy conservation and environmental protection to exhibitors. At the same time, Naite electromechanical introduced relevant technical knowledge on the spot by using the prototype and materials, and sent technicians and salespeople to answer questions for the exhibitors on the spot, thus attracting many people in the industry who came to visit and negotiate business. Many leaders of the Ministry of agriculture also came to visit and give guidance, such as Chen Yaobang, former Minister of agriculture Xia Jingyuan, director of the agricultural technology promotion center, and the stationmaster of the soil and fertilizer stations of various provinces.
The picture shows Wang Yuan, general manager of Knight company, introducing the soil testing formula precision fertilizer mixing machine to Li Rong, director of soil and Fertilizer Technology Department of national agricultural technology promotion center
The picture shows the owner of binshiyou station of Guangxi soil and Fertilizer Station operating our fertilizer dispenser with great interest
This exhibition brings Wuxi Naite Electromechanical Integration Technology Co., Ltd. not only a window to show the advantages of products, but also a platform for communication and cooperation with people in the industry. It is believed that with the promotion of intelligent precision fertilizer mixing machine of Wuxi Naite electromechanical in all parts of the country, the technical level of soil testing and formula fertilization will be constantly improved, bringing tangible benefits to the country and farmers.


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Deep Root Injection
Creating a beautiful lawn with healthy trees is not an easy task. Different trees require different ecological conditions, which determine where different plant species are grown. One of the factors that affect the healthy growth of plants is the soil nutrients. These nutrients get to the trees by absorption that takes place in the roots. For the nutrients to be absorbed, they first have to be dissolved in water that gets into the soil. So, soil moisture is also very essential in proper plant growth.
Soil conditions, in general, will determine which type of tree species that we grow in our yard. Even if we determine an appropriate tree, the soil nutrient may decline throughout the trees’ growth. When this happens, the otherwise healthy and flourishing trees will begin to decline. There are many signs in plants that indicate an insufficient supply of plant nutrients. When you realize that your trees are not performing as you had expected or the way they had been promised when growing up, then the chances are they don’t get enough nutrients from the soil on which they grow. What do you do in this case?
Contact professional arborists at San Diego County Tree Trimming and Stump Grinding to advise you accordingly. The decline in the growth of your trees may be due to some other factors and not the lack of nutrients as you might have hurriedly concluded. We have arborists whom you can trust to correctly diagnose your trees to know what the cause of their stress is. Based on the tree assessments and soil analysis results, the conclusion will determine the next step.
If the analysis showed that your trees lack a particular nutrient that is vital for their growth, then deep root fertilization will be recommended by our arborists. This process serves one major purpose of supplying the inefficient of the lacking nutrient to the trees at the root level. Apart from supplying the nutrients, research has proved that deep root injection improves soil aeration which then facilitates better root respiration. From our biology class, we know that roots need a little amount of energy to absorb nutrients from the soil against the concentration gradient. This energy is produced when the roots respire.
Deep root injection comes with so many benefits to the plants. Two of them have already been mentioned in the foregoing paragraph. In case you need a recap, it supplies nutrients to the trees and improves soil aeration around the roots. Some pests attack trees at the root base. During deep root injection, it is possible to get rid of these pests during deep root injection. Well-nourished trees can fight diseases on their own, so no much you will be required to do as a property owner.
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Recently in an attempt to find some other gardeners to chat with, I joined several gardening groups on facebook. It all seemed so normal at first, plant identification request, questions on mulch, pictures of people’s gardens and flowers. It was all very nice. Then gradually I started to see a common thread running rampant in these groups, there were so called gardeners who believed the answer to any question was to kill it! It didn’t matter if it was a native plant, a harmless garter snake or what. Kill, kill, kill was promoted over and over. As if that wasn’t bad enough, then came the poison it group and the number one promoted item for everything…moth balls.
What kind of gardeners are these people?
I started gardening, as in I had my own flowers when I was little. Marigolds were (and still are!) my favorite annual. I gradually moved on from annuals to perennials and began carving out my own space in my mom’s yard. What I learned at her side very early on was that chemicals and death were not the answer to the problems we faced. If there were certain bugs eating plants, you companion planted to attract the things that would eat those bugs or repel them. Moles tearing up the yard, my mom planted castor beans and used nematodes for grub control. Aphids eating roses, bring on the lady bugs! Poisoning the plant or the soil that was growing our flowers and food wasn’t an option. There was always a better way.
Today I garden the way my mom taught me, I respect the balance that nature has and I do my part to encourage that balance to work. I don’t use pesticides or herbicides in my gardening. My property is certified by the National Wildlife Federation and by my state as protected habitat. I remove invasive species of plants by hand, I plant native species in an effort to out compete the non native ones and to provide food and shelter for the animals and insects that call my property home. I nurture any seedling of most native plants (sans poison ivy, oak and sumac because they can grow wild in the untamed woods just on the other side of our fence!) and encourage their growth and spreading. I also am constantly educating myself on how to garden with nature. I recently learned that pokeweed berries are a preferred food of eastern blue birds. So now, pokeweed has a place in my garden.
A garden, be it many acres, a few feet or a deck full of planters is a living thing. It provides food and shelter to so many creatures in so many ways. I can’t look out into my yard and not see nature at work. I see birds eating seeds, berries and insects, I see all kinds of bees pollinating flowers, I see butterflies, hummingbirds and things I don’t even know the names of yet, flying around and doing whatever it is they do. They have a purpose, a reason and they fit into this big chain of life. I see that so clearly.
So me, I guess I’m a humane gardener.
What kind of gardener are you???


A straw-coated roof for a cow shelter can offer several advantages over a steel roof, particularly in terms of longevity, natural insulation, temperature regulation, and safety. This blog will explore the impact of natural shelters and how straw-coated roofs can be a superior choice for a cow shelter.
One of the benefits of having a straw-coated roof for the cows is enhanced longevity. Steel roofs are subject to rust and corrosion, especially in areas highly exposed to humidity and moisture. Hence, it can result in frequent replacements and maintenance.
On the other hand, a straw-coated roof has significant durability and needs deficient maintenance. We at Annam Farms provide our cows with a natural shelter made of coconut and palm leaves with straw coated over them. These shelters are a natural resistor against extreme weather conditions and prevent moisture from seeping through.
Straw-coated roofs offer exceptional natural insulation properties that steel roofs cannot match. Straw's insulating properties help maintain a stable temperature within the cow shelter. The straw-coated roof helps keep the interior cooler during the hot summer by blocking the sun's intense heat. In the winter, it provides thermal insulation, trapping warmth inside and keeping the cows comfortable. Thus, the straw-coated roofs regulate the temperature within the shelter, enhancing the well-being of cows as temperature fluctuations can impact their productivity and increase their stress.
Cows are sensitive to temperature changes, and a straw-coated roof ensures that cows remain within their comfort zone, leading to healthier and more productivity.
Maintains Body Temperature of Cows:
Cows have specific temperature requirements for optimal health and productivity of cow milk Chennai. A straw-coated roof plays a crucial role in maintaining cows' body temperature within the desired range.
During hot weather, the natural insulation provided by straw helps keep the shelter cooler, preventing heat stress in cows. It is essential for dairy cows, as heat stress can reduce milk production and overall discomfort.
In colder months, straw insulation prevents the loss of body heat from the cows, ensuring they stay warm and comfortable. Cows kept within their ideal temperature range are more likely to produce high-quality A2 milk Chennai, have better reproductive performance, and experience fewer health issues.
Straw-coated roofs also offer safety benefits for the cows and the farm personnel. Unlike steel roofs that can develop condensation on their undersides, straw-coated roofs minimize condensation. Excessive condensation can create slippery surfaces, posing a danger to cows and farm workers. The reduced risk of condensation on a straw-coated roof contributes to a safer environment within the cow shelter.
Straw-coated roofs can somewhat absorb sound, creating a quieter and less stressful environment for the cows. Reduced noise levels can lead to less stress-related health issues among the cows and a more tranquil atmosphere for farm workers.


Sun, Apr 29|
Gardens of Whittemore
Creating Your Own Plants - Free Plant Propagation Hands-On Workshop
Free Garden Lecture Event
Time & Location
Apr 29, 2018, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Gardens of Whittemore, 7 Rockaway Rd, Tewksbury, NJ 08833, USA
About The Event
“Creating Your Own Plants” Free Workshop - Hands on Plant Propagation Class at Whittemore
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create your own plants from cuttings? Wondered which flowers you can divide and when? How to start seeds? It’s easier than you might expect!
Join us for this hands-on class with our Rutgers Master Gardener, Linda Klug, at Whittemore Gardens on Sunday, April 29th at 12:00 p.m. Learn about starting your own seedlings, cloning cuttings, and utilizing the plantlets found within bulbs. Planting, pinching, transplanting, and hardening off are also discussed. Students should bring a few small plastic pots to bring their new plants home. Soil and cuttings (and plastic pots if needed) are provided.
Workshop space is limited, so please register today and feel free to bring a friend. Walk-ins welcome. Please email Kelli at firstname.lastname@example.org with questions about this course and upcoming lectures. For more information about WhittemoreCCC, please visit www.whittemoreccc.org.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free on-site parking
What can I bring into the event?
Please bring a few plastic pots and feel free to bring a friend. Soil and cuttings provided.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Kelli at email@example.com
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?


Peppers have had a major role in the development of 123 seeds. In 2009 we started selling exotic seeds through our webshop www.123zaden.nl. Soon we ran into peppers and we realized that there were a lot of nice, different and tasty peppers in all kinds of colors, sizes, tastes and heat. Our interest was aroused!
Unfortunately, in the early days of the "pepper hype", even before this from America, which was overshadowed to Europe, there were still no specialized growers in Europe and we could not go anywhere to buy our seeds. Well what done, then start growing yourself was our idea. This has led to 123 seeds being the leading Dutch specialist in pepper seeds since 2009, followed by many seed vendors ... Since 2009 we specialize in the cultivation and sale of special pepper and tomato varieties.
Since 2010 we have been selling a wider range of garden seeds, but our preference for peppers and tomatoes has remained and will always remain. As far as we know, as the only one in the Netherlands and Belgium and perhaps even throughout Europe, we cultivate our peppers completely isolated in special breeding cabins, so that the different species are completely separated and cross-fertilization is virtually impossible. Today we grow 75% of our pepper seeds the rest comes from trusted suppliers.
Every year the breeds we breed are chosen with care, in the early years we were mainly engaged in new crossings of super hot species and although this was very nice every year and produced very surprising results, we have noticed in recent years that Although some of the pepper growers also seemed to like this, most growers generally go for original, old varieties (heirloom) with taste and origin.
Nowadays we mainly breed the species where every year there is a lot of demand for species such as Madame Jeanette, Pimientos de Padron, Lemon Drop, Jalapeno's etc, next to which we try out a few carefully selected new species every year. This year again we will take about 100 kinds of special, beautiful and tasty peppers and 100 kinds of special, beautiful and tasty tomato varieties to #ChilifestBe


John Deere 1640
For Sale at Tamar Vintage Tractors - John Deere 1640 with Loader and Grab
This is a great tractor, perfect to put to work on a small farm or smallholding.
It is fitted with a John Deere Power Loader with can be seen working in our videos above.
This tractor starts and drives very well. It has recently been fitted with 4 new tyres.
This tractor is also fitted with a John Deere SG2 Safety Cab, which is generally sound although the rear window is missing.
The hydraulics are in working order and a pick-up hitch is also included.
Contact Matt for further details on 07966881985.
Based in Tavistock, Devon. Part exchanges welcome. Nationwide delivery can be arranged.


Factors to Consider When Buying Turf Grass.
Having your home lawn installed with turf grass is essential as it improves the appearance of the compound. It cools the air, gives your lawn a dark green color, and the grass will spread uniformly on your lawn. Choosing turfgrass is ideal as it is easier to maintain and the best way to make your lawn beautiful. There are many turfgrass varieties, including cool-season grass, Bermuda grass, artificial turf grass, among others. For that reason, it is vital to determine the type of grass you want. Many farms like Sod Nashville, TN, grow turf grass, making it harder to choose the one that will offer high-quality services. For that reason, skills are needed to ensure that you choose the most qualified turf growers available. The following are guidelines to ensure that you buy the right turfgrass.
The first thing to do is research. Due to the high number of turfgrass farms, choosing the farmer with the right turfgrass quality is difficult. For that reason, it is crucial to do online research and identify the potential turf grass farmers available. Have a list of farmers and consider visiting the farms where they grow their grasses. This way, you will be able to identify different types and qualities of grasses. Interview them and identify the method they use to grow their turfgrass. Some farmers might use harmful chemicals to grow their grasses; hence, note the chemical they use when farming.
The second thing to consider is the cost of turfgrass. The cost varies depending on the variety of grasses and the quality of turfgrass. Also, different farmers have different costs depending on their quality of services, including delivery and installation services. Choose the farmer whose cost of services is within your budget. Ensure that you will get high-quality services at a lower price. Ask the total cost of services, including delivery and installation services, and decide whether the whole process is economical.
The third thing to put in mind is the reputation of the farmer. Ensure that the farmer is reputable in offering their services. The farmer with a first-rate reputation should be your priority because this means that they have good services. Seek assistance from your friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors who have received similar services. Doing this will help you save time and money searching for a turfgrass farmer. You can also seek references from expert landscapers as they have a lot of knowledge about the ground covers. Learn the review and rating from their website. If the reviews are negative, move to the next farm.
The other thing to consider is the experience of offering services. Please pay attention to their communication skills and how friendly they are. Everybody wand to feel welcomed, and if you feel you are not comfortable buying from them, consider moving to the next farm. Consider the period in which they have been offering these services. The farm that has been growing turfgrass for an extended period of time should be your priority.


When I think of gardening, I get images of snapdragons. And towering stalks of corn. And twisting pumpkin vines.
And weeds, of course.
I don’t think of bickering and nasty signs and talk of bylaws and threats of lawsuits.
But that is happening at the Bear Creek Community Garden. Here are some maps of the Bear Creek Regional Park and the garden, created using www.FlashEarth.com
Recently, the Bear Creek Garden Association kicked out a member, 84-year-old Joe Orell. It was just the third time a member has been ejected since the community garden was created in 1986.
The garden association says Orell, a member nearly 15 years, was tossed out because he broke rules about watering his plot – he used a hose instead of a bucket.
He says his crime was challenging the authority of Char Nymann, founder of the garden and president of its association.
Orell appealed his ouster to the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board to intervene. It declined. Now, Orell is considering an appeal to the El Paso County Commission and maybe even a lawsuit.
Here is some basic information on the garden:
Where: Bear Creek Regional Park, near 21st and West Rio Grande streets. 104 plots.
Dues: $80 per season for a 20-by-40-foot plot, plus a $25 deposit. Water and roto-tilling are included.
Rules: Organic gardening; no chemical fertilizers. Hand-watering only.
More info: Call Char Nymann at 473-5827. In mid-November, the garden will open to register new gardeners for 2009.


We have recently introduced Neutron Moisture Guages into our vineyards at Seven Springs. What this will do is to allow us to measure very accurately the ground moisture in all parts of our vineyards. Thus we can irrigate our vines at the optimum time and apply the exact amount of water required to maintain healthy plant growth. Our water comes from boreholes drilled into Shaws Mountain behind our vineyards, using underground streams. Accurate measurement of the ground moisture it will allow us to use our water resources responsibly ensuring increased fruit quality. We are working closely with Bokkeveld Besproeiing ( http://www.irrinet.net/ ) who have developed the software programmes for measuring soil moisture. The company is jointly owned by Piet van der Merwe, who is father of our winemaker Riana, and Jac Le Roux, with Piet being responsible for running the business in South Africa. The company specialises in irrigation scheduling for fruit, citrus, perrenials, lavendar, olives, table grapes and, of course, wine grapes. Accurate measurements and targeted irrigation (we can apply water to individual parts of our vineyards) will allow us to produce the optimum size and quality of grape which in turn will allow us to make first class wines. We are on a quest to produce some of the best wines in South Africa and this is one way we can help manage that process.
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Basic Lawn Care Tips
You know a healthy lawn when you see it: a smooth, lush green carpet, perfect for cartwheels and croquet. So why doesn’t your lawn look like that? To get that perfect lawn you may have to change your mindset, says landscape designer Gary Alan (www.garyalan.com).
“You know how in golf they say ‘Be the ball’? Well, you’ve got to be the grass. You’ve got to think about what it needs” Gary says. The basics, he says, are pretty simple: sun, water and fertilizer.
Once you get those down, everyone’s happy – you and your lawn. Here’s how to get started.
Planting a new lawn is like any good adventure: preparation and planning are key. No matter which planting method you plan to use, you need to prepare the area thoroughly to banish weeds.
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If you’ve got chickens and looking to create a garden and make happy chickens? Or perhaps enhance the garden you already have? Then this post is for you!
Is It Going to Be You or the Chickens?
Whether you are starting a garden from scratch (which is hard work unless you have one of those big honk’n expensive tillers) or freshening up your garden for a new season, putting chickens in the garden is a really good way to begin.
Put ’em to Work!
We believe in working smarter not harder whenever possible and we are always looking for ways to more efficiently do our chores. So when we moved to a new property that had never been tilled and without any out buildings for our animals, we decided to put the chickens to work and purchased an electric fencing for poultry
They’ll Love You for It
We set up the hoop house, that we brought with us when we moved, for shelter which is so cool because it’s super light and easy to move. If you’d like to watch our video on “Let’s Build a HOOP HOUSE”, you can check it out here. Next, the nesting boxes were set up and the chickens turned loose. They went to town scratching and a pecking, and in no time, they had killed the grass and whole lot of dirt was showing through.
Do I Need to Add Compost?
No need! Because to create this kind of garden, the happy chickens fertilized as they worked the garden. Scratch scratch, poop poop, it’s a beautiful thing. Chicken poop added to the garden in this way is not like adding it to the compost pile. The compost pile has to sit, process, and breakdown before it’s safe to add it to your garden space. It’s compiled with many other organisms that create a lot of heat which in turn breaks everything down and prepares it for the garden bed. But the chicken poop, is directly distributed into the soil by rain, the chickens’ scratching, and eventually the tiller.
The Happy Chickens Must Go
But not far, because the electric poultry fencing and the hoop house is super easy to move and we have a lot more ground for these happy chickens to cover in order to fertilize the land which brings forth beautiful green, organic grass and wildflowers for the rest of the animals to graze upon.
This has nothing to do with gardening but it is very important. Once you move the happy chickens off of a piece of land, that land needs to sit and to rest for at least 80 days before putting any other livestock on it to graze.
Now It’s Our Turn
Our happy chickens have done a wonderful job which means that our job is going to be so much easier. But we still have a job to do. So out comes the tiller and let’s finish this garden spot off. Tilling packed dirt is so much easier than tilling packed dirt covered in green grass, let me tell ya (at least that’s what my husband tells me). But the ground does have to be tilled and the dead grass has to be raked out. And then the furrows are to be made. I use the Double Wheel Hoe by Hoss Tools that makes the job soooo much easier.
Pretty Pretty Garden
Let the Good Times roll, because now the fun begins! But before you plant your garden, think about planting things that go together. That compliment each other. This is called companion planting and you can find a really handy chart here. While you’re planning your garden, don’t forget to add plants and flowers that will not only add beauty to your garden but attract those valuable pollinators to ensure a productive crop.
Find More “Homemade Homestead” posts below:
- How to Homestead with Only an Acre of Land
- Rich, Delicious, & Easy Chicken Stock
- Let’s Get Dirty in the Garden
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Welcome to the Better Soils website, an initiative of the
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Launched in 1997, the Better Soils Project was a skills
development and learning program with the objective of improving
farmers' knowledge and adoption of good soil management practices.
In 2002 it was decided to publish the project's
written material as a website accessible to all.
The site's content is organised into related units of soil and land care
called modules and smaller, quick-to-digest
You can also read all about the Better Soils project,
check technical terms in the glossary or browse
through our links.


Thursday 25th August 2022
I hope you’re enjoying your summer and making the most of the beautiful sunshine.
August has so far continued to bring a lot of hot, dry weather, and has the greenkeeping team crossing fingers for a few rainy days! It’s been a busy summer season so far, with plenty of golf competitions and gym challenges. I hope you enjoy reading our latest news in this month’s newsletter. In the meantime, stay cool and don’t forget the sunscreen out on the course!
The prolonged spell of dry weather is starting to cause some issues for the upkeep of the course. Our legal levels of usable water are running low, which means we have to stop watering tees & approaches for the time being and concentrate on greens. We will hose some of the turf surfaces until rainfall levels increase. Grass is a very sturdy plant and will recover in time, and we will over-seed any necessary areas.
The greens are being cut every other day at a height of 4.5mm and regular feeds are being applied to keep the sward healthy. Solid tining the greens regularly is also helping the water get to the root of the plant where it is needed the most.
Due to the weather we have decided to postpone our renovation work this year and a new date of the week commencing 26th September has been added to the diary. Tees and approaches will be left for longer to try and help the sward to compete with the dry weather. We will take this opportunity to bring forward the cutting back of the long rough areas, which will give us more time to concentrate on re-establishing the course when the weather breaks. Areas around the 2nd, 15th, & 16th tees have also been cleared to improve the visual aspect of the course. Please help by repairing your pitch marks and raking your footprints in the bunkers.
Men's Club Championship Results
A fantastic two days of golf was played in the Men’s Club Championship on 23rd and 24th July. A field of 99 players started on Saturday, with the cut made to top 24 gross and top 24 net scores playing the following day.
Harry Bayley, Ashley Head and Jamie Allen led the Gross with -1 score of 71 to lead from Tyler Springthorpe and Charlie Curtis on +1 73. Jamie Allen was the leader of the net scores with a net 61 -11 after his Gross 71.
A slightly windier Sunday made course play a little tricky, with scores reflecting this. Harry Bayley played excellent golf in shooting a -3 gross 69 to win the Club Championship by 7 shots, with a total of 140 -4 from Charlie Curtis on 147 +3.
Jamie Allen played solid golf on the Sunday to shoot a net 72 to add to his 61 giving a total of 133 (-11) to win by 5 shots from Ashley Head with a net 138 (-6). Please visit the website for the full results.
Particular praise was made to the Head Greenkeeper Paul Meek for getting the course in such great condition.
Ladies’ Club Championship
The Ladies’ section held their Club Championship over the weekend of 30th and 31st July. The first day saw sunny skies and warm temperatures with some very good scores. Jenny Farrington shot an excellent gross 83 to be leading both the gross and net scores (net 67, -5).
Like the men's competition last weekend, the Sunday was a little breezier and we even saw some rain, so scores were not quite as good as the first day. Despite this, Jenny Farrington shot a gross 87 to add to her 83 for a total of 170 and won the Ladies Club Championship gross by four shots from Tricia Edwards (86 +88 - 172).
Nicole Collingwood won the net prize with a total of 136 with two excellent scores of net 69 to win on countback from Jenny Farrington.
Teresa Vaughan won the Summer Salver that was played alongside the Ladies Club Championship, winning with an excellent score of Net 67. Please see the website for more details.
Driving Range Multi-Buy Members’ Offer
Here’s a great offer for those of you who practice on our Practice Ground. Based on the cost of £72 for 20 small baskets of 50 balls, we are offering a multi-buy discount of £22, bringing the price down to £50 (members’ discount is taken into consideration in this price). This should be paid in advance and is now available from the reception desk. Purchase your range multi card now!


There’s something oddly soothing about the menial work that makes up the bulk of a game like Farming Simulator 19. Even as someone with next to no knowledge of (or interest in) farming, I found an almost meditative quality to the mundane process of ploughing your fields, growing crops, harvesting them, selling the spoils, and then doing it all again the next day. The bigger-picture farm management adds a layer of welcome complexity, but it’s that in moment-to-moment work—which could quite fairly be described as tedious busywork—that Farming Simulator 19 scratches a very particular itch.
Depending on what game mode you choose, you’ll either start with a functioning but barebones farm—a couple of tractors and some basic equipment—or nothing. In the latter case, you’ll take on odd jobs for other farms to earn a crust until you can afford your own land, but either way, your farm adventure starts with a lot of grunt work: cultivate a field, sow your choice of crop, harvest it when it’s fully grown, and then sell your harvest at one of the nearby silos and refineries.
Though this process largely involves driving a tractor up and down the field, it’s more involved than one might initially expect. In the interests of a lifelike simulation, each tool requires multiple steps to use: you have to back-up your tractor and attach it first, unfold it (if it’s a tool that needs unfolding), lower it to the ground, and turn it on.
From there, it’s all about trying to make sure the field is thoroughly covered, but without too much overlap creating pointless extra work. Imagine the lines you cut up and down when you mow the lawn, and you’re on the right page (you can even mow your lawns in Farming Simulator 19 if you purchase the right equipment!). Again, this is a mundane and tedious process—one that you can, thankfully, automate to some extent by hiring farmhand—but this is a simulator, after all, and much of farming is mundane, tedious work. And, again, it’s satisfying in a mindfulness sort of way: it demands your attention and focus without being mentally or physically taxing.
Sooner or later, though, you’ll want to upgrade your farm, and this is where the more hardcore simulation and management elements kick in. There’s a huge array of different vehicles and heavy-duty farming tools covering everything from sowing crops to rearing livestock to logging trees. Even within the same category of equipment, there’s typically an impressive array of different options, each with their own little quirks: one sprayer might cover a large area but be less efficient in terms of how much fertilizer or weed-killer it uses, while another might be cheaper to run but take a lot longer to cover a whole field. Some pieces of equipment are just better than their cheaper counterparts, but cost a lot more than you can afford.
(For those interested in such things, all the vehicles and tools are licensed from real-world brands. But as someone who couldn’t tell you the difference between a John Deere and a Deutz-Fahr if my life depended on it, all that is beyond me.)
With your farm established, it’s ultimately up to you where you go with it. Harvest crops are relatively easy to manage and can be lucrative if you’re good at playing the market and predicting what’s going to sell well. Livestock brings its own set of challenges with the need to feed, care for, and breed your animals. Logging brings physics into the fray in a way that the other activities don’t, as you try to neatly fell trees and manoeuvre logs onto a trailer with an unwieldy crane. You can specialise in something, or try to be jack of all farm trades.
The flip side of this freedom, though, is that Farming Simulator 19 can be very unfriendly to newcomers or people looking for something more guided. A series of brief tutorials introduces the basics of crop farming and logging (but not livestock), but they’re woefully inadequate. Unless you’ve played an earlier Farming Simulator or you’re a farmer in real life, you might find yourself struggling to do something even as simple as buying a new piece of equipment to get it back to your farm—once bought, you have to pick it up from the store, which means you need a trailer or some such to carry it and a vehicle that the trailer fits onto, which means you need a way of loading the new item onto the trailer… I wish I’d recorded my first few hours with the game, because it was basically a Benny Hill skit’s worth of flailing about with a forklift as I tried to transport various things.
There’s a lot more information tucked away within the various menus, but that’s more difficult to find than it should be and often difficult to make sense of in its own right. A range of stat tracking mechanisms will give you a headache-inducing information dump that is its own little spreadsheet-induced hell. This is all par for the course with simulation games, and it captures the frustrating minutiae that I can only assume is a big part of farm management, but that doesn’t make the lack of truly helpful tutorials any less painful.
Still, fumbling through that learning curve can be enjoyable in its own way, and once things click into place, there’s a lot to like about Farming Simulator 19. It obviously won’t be for everyone by its very nature as a serious simulation game, but it’d have a wider appeal than many people would expect if folks only set aside their jokes and gave it a go. I’m certainly no farmer and have no desire to ever become one for real, but I’ve still found the simulation of such to be fun and surprisingly relaxing.
|Farming Simulator 19
|Developer: Giants Software
|Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
|Platforms: PlayStation 4 (reviewed), Xbox One, PC
|Release Date: 20 November 2018
|The publisher supplied a copy of the game for this review.


Foraging to Farming
“A farmer is always going to be rich next year “. – Philemon
Take a long deep breath and start thinking of our ancestors, how our grandparents lived their lives and how we are living our life. Change is an integral part of our life. If you ask your grandparents how they got their food, they might have a different answer than you think. Why is this? It’s because agriculture has changed throughout history. How people gave up hunting and gathering to become agriculturists and how that change has influenced the world we live in today.
During their early history, humans survived as foragers or hunter-gatherers. They hunted wild animals and gathered wild fruits and roots. That’s why man lived in constant migration in search of food but the revolution was about to start which would forever change this all way of life.
The revolution happened with the mastery of agricultural techniques. Man learned how to soil the land and reap the fruit of his work. This new habit allows man to gradually settle down Agriculture Where When Why on his pieces of land leaving his nomadic life behind.
Settlement and domestication
The first village began to emerge on the foot planes of the river as these were the most fertile land. The early foragers are knowledgeable on which plants are edible and which are poisonous. Their diet consisted of 2300 calories a day. This revolution began 12,000 years ago in several areas of the world. According to research, it was first started in the Middle East, an area known as the ‘fertile crescent’ of Mesopotamia. These include the countries of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel. The man began to give the preference to the cultivation of cereals, besides their nutritional value, could be stored for a longer period of time. However, some of the cereals often attack by pests rodents.
During that same historical period, man developed the ability to domesticate animals as well (goats, sheep, and dogs). The dog was the first animal to be domesticated. It would be used as a working animal, helping to safeguard and livestock activities. These animals were domesticated in order to provide food and other many domestic products. These small villages started to produce surpluses traveling and exchanging their product with other villagers. Commerce began to slowly emerge.
The Neolithic period
The Neolithic Period is part of the late Stone Age. During the Neolithic Period, people used stone tools, domesticated plants, and animals, and lived in villages. Farmers lived in caves, sun-baked mud houses, of reed or wooden houses. House grouped into small villages with surrounding fields.
Agriculture and Trade
The growth of cities was stimulated by the production of surplus crops. Mixed farming, combining the cultivation of crops and stock raising was a common Neolithic pattern. Metals were introduced during the Roman period. Moreover trade in agriculture started during this period (Trade in wine and olive oil, Rye and oats, cotton spun and imp. source of sugar). Rome started as a rural agriculture society. Feudal agriculture began soon after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The majority of people were peasants who did all the hard work. They lived in small, cramped huts and had to do all the hard work on the farmland, and were given small strips of land that they could farm for themselves. They earned just enough to survive. By the 16th century, population and agriculture were expanding in Europe. There was colonial agriculture. Colonial agriculture produced cash crops and feed the home country. Cultivation of sugar, cotton, tobacco, tea animal for wool and hide occurred during this period.
Abolishment of slavery and scientific revolution
From the 15th to 19th centuries slaves were used in plantations. Indians enslaved in Mexico, Slaves from England’s prison provided skilled to work in the field. Slavery and selfdom wiped out in the 19th century.
The scientific revolution occurred from the Renaissance and Age of Enlightenment in Europe. It was like plant breeding, breeding cattle and sheep, crop rotations, Irrigation, and drainage. Science and technology developed for industrial purposes in agriculture resulting in agribusiness of the mid 20th century. Poisons for pets developed in the 19th century. Throughout history, scientific and technological advances have greatly impacted the agriculture industry.
Farmers use technology to make advances in producing more food for a growing world. Farmers are using technologies such as motorized equipment, modified housing for animals and biotechnology which allow for improvement in agriculture. This is the most important revolutionary in the history of humanity from foraging to farming.
The number of mouths is increasing with the increase in population. There are currently 7.3 billion people. Feeding the world’s growing population will not be an easy task. How will we be able to provide safe, nutritious food to all these people?


When it comes to gardening, weeds are a part of life. They will come. The best that you can do is to spend a little bit of time each and every day of the gardening season to pluck away at them. It is definitely easier to pick the weeds every day rather than the option to simply allow them to go unchecked until they choke out the flowers or vegetables that you have been so anxiously anticipating.
The concept of weeds in a garden and how they will (not maybe) severely impact the life of the garden is a great example of how your health can be if it goes unchecked. If you take your health for granted, if you neglect to eat nutritious food, move dynamically, and think extraordinary, then it is certain that the weeds of dysfunction and decay will strike you and impact your life in ways that you won’t enjoy.
However if you spend time every day nurturing and doing the things required to stay healthy, if you weed your garden, then you can reap the benefits of a healthy life. You can have excessive energy to go through your day. You can grow old and play with your grandchildren. You can go for long walks in the evening with your spouse. You can grow and thrive.
Weeding your garden is a great example of maintenance. When it comes to health, work on it. Weed.