The Pax herbal Clinic and Research Laboratories (PAXHERBALS) and its subsidiary, the Pax Integral Research and Development Initiative (OFIRDI) have signed an MOU with the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, to provide training in sustainable agribusiness for the young people of Edo State, Nigeria. The project is termed human livelihoods for self-sufficiency.
The objective of the human livelihoods project is to provide young people in Edo State and Nigeria with training and employment, both directly and indirectly, as an alternative to the risks of being trafficked into modern slavery and exploitation, injury, death and crime, which very many faces if they travel in reliance on the promises of ‘well-paid work’ abroad.
The human livelihoods project differs from the ‘help the poor’ approach that tends to make people perpetually dependent. The project is based on a model of development that gives a once-off help, to enable the trainee to become self-sufficient and independent.
The strategy is as follows:
- To develop training farms which offer young people the opportunity of training in agriculture and agri-business based on a contextual Straining model developed by
OFIRDIfor African rural economies. This model provides a broad agricultural training, skills certification and the opportunity to develop interests in specific areas of agriculture or agri-business which can provide a post-training livelihood.
- Pax Herbals buys all the agricultural products from the trainees and helps them to sell to buyers. In this way, Pax herbals serve as an intermediary between the farmers and the buyers to ensure proper pricing. It often happens that local farmers are forced to sell their perishable agriculture products such as tomato, mango, oranges, papaya and other fruits at giveaway prices because of lack of food preservation technology. If they don’t sell, then they lose everything as the products get spoilt easily. The buyers from the cities know this, so they compel the local farmers to sell to them at the lowest possible price, while they sell to consumers in the cities at the highest price.
- More importantly, the local farmers are taught to become manufacturers. This means that they cultivate innovative attitudes towards agriculture and business. Rather than the selling of their raw materials, they are trained to convert them into finished products. An innovation hub is being set up to coordinate the interaction between the producers, sellers and buyers. The income from such a centre would be used to provide stipends for youth who are undergoing training on the farms and thus encourage them to complete their training. Moreover, a role in, or operating such a business could provide livelihoods for trainees after completion of their agriculture and agribusiness programmes.
- For us, a new economic model that is built on African worldviews, cultural values, creativity and community is not only possible but urgently needed in Africa. Beyond money and finance, such an economic model, built on Nature, community, ecology and humanity, is a better driver of sustainable and integral development in Nigeria and Africa. A few examples: A $10 basket of tomato is sold for $100 when dried and packaged in sachets as tomato powder or chips. An $8 basket of fresh mango is sold for $200 when dried and converted into mango chips. A $2 tuber of yam is sold for $100 when the peels are dried into medicinal powder for sickle cell anaemia, and the tuber is dried and packaged as yam flour. The principle is simple: produce what you consume and consume what you produce.


Garden vouchers are available to community, neighbourhood and school gardens who want to bring back community gardening and revitalise our streets and inspire people to take up gardening and grow their green skills.
Firstport - Social Innovation Challenge
The Social Innovation Challenge is a programme that funds and supports innovators to kick-start solutions that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The 2023 theme is focused on issues connected with the rising cost of living.
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SURF’s annual awards are open to all community regeneration projects in Scotland that are currently in place or that have been completed within two years of the closing date.
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by W.H. Mixson Seed Co. (Charleston, S.C.); Mixson, L. Harry; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection Meet JM Fortier "What we need is food grown with care, by and for people who care." Jean-Martin Fortier is a farmer, educator and award-winning author of best-seller "The Market Gardener".A recognized authority on small-scale organic vegetable production, he has inspired hundreds of thousands to embrace a vision of agriculture that is human-scale, ecological and This list is in alphabetical order and all your favorite seed catalogs are there including Burpee, Gurney's, Johnny's Selected Seeds, Territorial Seed Company, Park Seed Company, and more.
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If you save the seeds from one harvest, you can grow the plants again next year. If you get high quality seeds and plants to begin with, you can literally create your own unlimited food supply.
Remember this when harvesting from your garden, and create good seeds by creating good fruit (with good fertilizer, soil, and good water).
You’re about to learn how to preserve tomato seeds, one of the most versatile foods on the planet.
The video itself is pretty darn boring (at least I think so), but it’s good to learn in just two minutes how to preserve tomato seeds.
I was most surprised that you actually want the moldy scum to form. Good to know!
Two more quick videos on the same subject of saving tomato seeds:


Commentaries on the results by:
Vladimir Ivanovich RESHETNYAK
Director of the Agency “Strateg” Ltd.
Coordinator of the Agro-Industrial Club “Zemlyane”
A year ago precisely under the same heading we already published the indices of the temperature anomalies and differences of pressure at the sea level without any commentaries and exclusively with the purpose to record our forecasts in the format of the two "mirror reflections" of the dynamics of the weather markers.
WEATHER MARKERS – Phenomenal results of 2020 …
As you can see, a year later the "mirror reflections" are supplemented by one more seventh year period, and we can consider this progressive repetition of the alternation of indices as a stable cyclic pattern. Hence the logical conclusion is that in 2022 we should expect the return of 1972, which was characterized by the abrupt transition of La Nina to El Niño and, accordingly, the negative dynamics of the Southern Oscillation index. Let us leave the assessment of the impact of El Niño on the crop productivity to the stock analysts and experts of various ranks and of all hues. I will only limit myself to the commentary that for the whole history of the observations since 1950, the seven-year periods of the alternation of the weather markers El Niño and La Nino (dotted rectangles on the graph) and the Southern Oscillation indices which are in the opposite phase to them are the only "mirror reflections" claiming the status of cyclicality. They have justified the forecast expectations for a year three steps ahead, refuted the idle talks about the unpredictability of El Niño and La Nino, and in 2022 they will make a kind of the "be sure shot". If the transition of La Nino into El Niño is repeated again this year as in 1972, there will appear the good reason to assess the impact of the weather markers on the crop productivity and the agrofood market conditions in the country and in the whole world. One more scientific factor with the signs of cyclicality deserves our attention, and for clarity I will present it in the format similar to the weather-climate phenomena.
The seven-year periods of the "mirror reflections" of the Wolf numbers highlighted in the diagram by dotted rectangles at the first glance have a fairly simple explanation justified by the influence of the Jupiter on the solar activity. The sidereal period of the Jupiter,s circulation around the Sun is 11.86 years and it is clear without many words that it repeats its previous sidereal circulation. Therefore, for the perspective of 2022 – 2025 it is logical to expect from the Sun the activity similar to 2011 – 2014 as the "mirror reflection" of the previous Jupiter,s sidereal period. But it is only the tip of the iceberg, figuratively speaking, because the similar dotted periods are a part of the different, more extended thirty-six-year cycle of the "mirror reflection", if you like. It is difficult to present this reflection graphically, and the numerical comparisons would be more appropriate here to justify the extended cyclicality of the solar activity. But for the time being I will refrain from the numerical comparisons since they are less representational for the calendar years than for the seasons, but for the seasons we collect data for the periods from July to June. I will leave this a priori intrigue until getting the results of the current grain season of 2021 – 2022 and there will be the reason to return to it at the beginning of July ...
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Identification of Polymorphism Growth Hormone Gene in Local Chickens Resulting from Three Breed Crosses
Local chicken has an important role as a source of animal protein producing eggs and meat. Local chicken has the advantage of being able to adapt to hot weather and be more resistant to disease. However, there are still weaknesses, namely relatively slow growth and relatively low egg production. Therefore, one way to overcome these weaknesses is by holding selection and crossing. Local chickens used for crossing in this study were sentul, kampung and kedu chicken. In connection with the growth of chickens that are slow and low in productivity of local chickens, it is necessary to examine the factors that influence growth and productivity. The hormones that have an effect on growth are GH (Growth Hormone), so that the characteristics of the gene of growth in local chickens from the cross can be known.The purpose of this study was to detect the characteristics of the Growth Hormone gene in local chickens resulting from Three Breed Crosses . The research material used in this study was forty local chickens produced by cross-sentul, kampung and kedu chicken. To find out GH gene polymorphism is by PCR-RFLP with cutting enzyme EcoRV.The results of the GH gene study in sentul, kampung and keducrossed chickens are polymorphic and are in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium state. Kampung chicken cross population was polymorphic for GH|EcoRV loci and the GG genotype was predominant in this population. G allele frequency in kampung,kedu and sentul chicken cross population is higher than the A allele. The highest genetic diversity was observed at kampung,kedu and sentul chicken cross and the heterozygosity value was lowcategory.
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Kaeli Wells, Sustainability Specialist
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement:
Grant Agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production for the Sustainable Community Food System project.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant for funds in the amount of $184,085.12.
The Flagstaff Sustainability Division submitted a grant application in the amount of $184,085.12 to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (USDA UAIP) for the development of a comprehensive food systems assessment, innovative food business feasibility study, and Food Action Plan.
If approved data collected from the comprehensive food systems assessment will inform the City’s food system commitments over the next decade and beyond to inform and engage decision-makers, key stakeholders, and the community at large, supporting the development of a more sustainable food system. This includes the development of a Food Action Plan, to establish goals and strategies for expanding urban agriculture and food access in the Flagstaff community.
With the acceptance of this grant, the Flagstaff Sustainability Division will be awarded $184,085.12 to carry out the “Assessing and Growing a Sustainable Community Food System” initiative. There is no match requirement with this grant opportunity and the management of successful implementation will be absorbed into the food systems programming.
These activities support strategies identified in the
Carbon Neutrality Plan
targeting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from Flagstaff’s food distribution, encouraging sustainable consumption, and improving food security.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Sustainable, innovative infrastructure – Utilize existing long-range plans that identify the community’s future infrastructure needs and all associated costs.
Environmental stewardship – Strengthen Flagstaff’s resilience to climate change impacts on built, natural, economic, health, & social systems
Robust Resilient Community - Attract employers that provide high-quality jobs & have a low impact on infrastructure & natural resources.
Carbon Neutrality Plan
MM-3: Divert more waste from the landfill.
MM-4: Reduce organic waste going to the landfill and feed hungry people.
Goal E&C.2. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
There has not been a previous Council decision on this grant.
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Blue Ridge CRAFT is pleased to announce its NEXT workshop and potluck on July 26th at FIG FARM in Valle Crucis!
WHEN: Sunday, July 26th at 4:30 PM, followed by a potluck at 6:30 PM
WHERE: FIG FARM - Dutch Creek Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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By late July, many High Country fruit and vegetable crops are approaching maturity or yielding harvests. But diseases, insects, and weeds are also on the march. On Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 4:30 PM join NC Cooperative Extension Agent Richard Boylan, FIG farmer Caroline Hampton, and ASU SD Instructor Eli Snyder for a CRAFT workshop on crops and scouting for weed, disease, and insect pressures. Threshold levels for taking action on farms and organic options for control will be discussed in this interactive workshop. A potluck dinner will follow at 6:30 PM.


Located behind the centerfield wall, just underneath the scoreboard, lives a 4,320 square-foot edible garden that offers a bounty of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers that are harvested at peak ripeness year round. Blueberries, strawberries, avocados, tomatoes, peppers, squash, lettuces, lemons, kale and more are picked fresh and served in the healthy menu offerings of our two bistros located inside the garden, Hearth Table and Garden Table.
The Garden at Oracle Park serves as a unique gathering place and one-of-a-kind food experience for fans to enjoy while cheering on the 2014 World Series Champion Giants. In addition, the Garden serves as an outdoor classroom that encourages children to live healthier, more active lives. Through hands-on activities, children learn about the importance of healthy eating, see first-hand where food comes from and how it grows, and roll up their sleeves for cooking classes alongside Bay Area chefs.
We invite you to visit us in the Garden and explore our aeroponic towers, garden beds, herb tables, and more.
Visiting the Garden
The Garden is open on game days to all ticket holders approximately two hours prior to first pitch through the end of the game. The Garden Table and Hearth Table bistros are open for food and beverage service through the end of the seventh inning.
The Garden is also available for pre-scheduled community tours and special event rentals, based on availability.
Throughout the year, the Garden is open to community partners for children's educational programs focused on healthy eating and nutrition.
For questions or more information on The Garden at Oracle Park please contact firstname.lastname@example.org. We look forward to hearing from you!


Olive Oil is NOT BOTH OLIVE OIL! WELCOME TO AN EXCELLENT PREVENTION WITH TASTING
Olive is a fruit, and like other fruits (apples, grapes, etc.) there are many different varieties, each of which has its own taste and character. Experience the different flavors and learn more about growing and producing organic olive oils and what's important to know when buying a nice extra virgin olive oil.
Welcome to a nice lecture where we (Asif from the Bustamante Promotions) combine knowledge with exciting taste experiences and practical "tips and trix".
The price includes a 250ml bottle of olive oil from the award-winning organic farm Oro del Desierto - You can choose from four different varieties according to the taste test.
History and culture
Olive oil in the world
Different olive variants (different countries, new world vs. old world)
Olive oil healthy and good vegetable fat (cooking, flavor enhancement, flavoring)
Organic cultivation and important factors for quality (farm-produced versus large-scale production)
The harvest and production of olive oil (modern vs traditional methods)
Different concepts and what they mean - what's important?
Taste Tasting (four different olive oils)
Witnesses and labels (purchase tips - what's on the labels?)
You will experience the taste differences between four high quality olive oils as well as a few different "blended", as well as discovering olive oil in a whole new way and also gaining knowledge of becoming "smarter" consumers.
Where and when?
Place:Travelshop, Carlsgatan 4 in Malmö (just behind Malmö C) Date:7 June 2017 Time: 17: 30 - approx. 19: 30 (depending on questions) Price:275 $ per person (pre-registration required)
It includes a bottle of optional organic olive oil; Oro del Desierto 250ml (Olive varieties Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina and Lechin) and taste samples from different types of olives.


Chances are, if you read this blog, then you’re a lover of beauty DIY’s. You really care what you put on and into your body, and you want to work with the best possible ingredients. Creating your own makeup and skincare ensures control over what you’re using, but it can go beyond that. You can actually grow some of the ingredients yourself to guarantee true natural beauty. It’s officially time to start planning those summer gardens, and here are a few tips to get you DIY beauty lovers started.
WHAT TO GROW
Lavender is the ultimate soothing ingredient, and it can be used in a wide variety of skincare treatments (read the benefits of lavender). Direct sow the seeds or buy a starter plant. Lavender does really well in containers with good drainage, and just make sure you don’t over water as they like a drier climate. When you go to harvest, simply cut off every third stem or so, and hang in bundles upside down to dry.
Rosemary is a hardy bush that is especially great in haircare products. In warm to temperate climates, rosemary will grow year round. You can plant it directly in the earth, a raised bed, or a container; it just depends how wild and unruly you want the bush to grow. Give this guy full sunlight to flourish, and don’t plant it a good 6-8 inches from anything else.
Chamomile is another great soothing herb, and it also does wonders in all kinds of skin care. Try to purchase German Chamomile seeds, and this time, you’ll want to get them started inside six weeks prior to transplanting. Grab little pots, fill them with seed starting soil, and simply sprinkle the chamomile seeds on top, don’t burry them. Place the pots on top of your refrigerator where it will give just the right amount of heat to encourage germination. Once they start sprouting, move the plants under garden light bulbs or near a large window, and water every couple days. When you go to transplant, plant them 12 inches apart in a sunny spot. Harvest the blossoms and let them dry out before use.
One of my favorite ingredients for at-home beauty is beet powder. You can use it to make anything from blush, to lipstick, to eyeshadow. Just make sure you pick a red variety when you buy your seeds. You’ll then want to direct sow the seeds about four weeks before your region’s last frost (find your last frost date)
. They need a deep plot to grow in that is well worked, and free of rocks. The beets can be harvested when they are anywhere between 1-4 inches in diameter. To create a beet powder. Thinly slice (I like to use a mandolin
), and bake until very, very crispy. Use a mortar and pestle to grind.
Happy planting everyone!
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After Farmer Jeff gave me an incubator for Christmas (yes, all his fault!) we have had a dramatic rise in the number of chickens. We also now have a dramatic number of roosters and are offering them to anyone that will take them! I have even considered butchering them and making Coq au Vin, but can't bring myself to do it...yet. It will really depend on how many more sleepless nights we and the neighbors suffer through!
I don't dare try to recap May - almost September. Suffice to say it has been a strange growing season on the farm. We have over 500 tomatoes planted...and the coldest summer in 70 years. Our melons, however, are the best ever, with Crane melons as the current favorite. They are on the Slow Food Ark of Taste along with other things we are growing such as the Jimmy Nardello Sweet Italian Frying Peppers, Petaluma Gold Rush Beans. The rest of what we have planted are heirloom varieties.
We are about to move into the "preserving the harvest" phase of the year. We have peaches to turn into jam, tomatoes to turn into sauce, pears to dehydrate, and lots more to pick! Peppers and pepper roasting will follow.
Thanks for following our journey...more tales to come!


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It is prime picking season here, and so my kitchen has been over run with various bushel baskets, and spackling buckets when necessary with vegetables. It seems we no more than finish one variety, have time to clean the kitchen and its on to the next. My dad's garden has done quite well this year, and so we are reaping a good harvest! Usually we get enough to help supplement our groceries, and this year has been about that. However we personally have benefited from a friend who gardens and sells their produce. You see when this friend has his workers pick vegetables the 'perfect' vegetables goes into one bucket/basket, and the not so perfect goes into another. Not so perfect vegetables (or fruit) must be picked because it a) attracts hungry birds to partake, or b) spoils the rest of the surrounding produce. Not so perfect can be something that has 'just' gone by (by like 10 minutes I swear) or something that is bruised.
Take for instance broccoli - Broccoli reaches a certain point that if it is not picked it will begin to flower and go to seed. YUCK if it actually gets the flowers & seeds. Not worth eating. However, it's just a day past it's still quite good! Said farmer though can't sell this 'day old' vegetable because most people just won't buy it. They try to donate some to area shelters & food pantry's but that requires storage on their part, and delivery on the part of the farmer (which in this business can be quite time consumming!) Enter my family. We have been given by this farmer friend of ours broccoli, tomatoes & corn. The broccoli was picked a day late, and it's still just fine. I froze about 50 bags of broccoli. (And at the rate my kids eat broccoli, we'll go thru it all!) Two nights ago I froze 54 ears of corn. You know why? It was picked the day before and so no one would buy it!!!! Seriously that was the reason! People - when you get it at the grocery store it's more than a day old!!! Today I'm working on tomatoes. I'm about ready to toss 'em, but I'm trying desperately to find a way to can these beautiful tomatoes that have been bumped by something. They won't look great on a sandwich, but will make a mean spaghetti sauce this winter when it's cold. So my frugal suggestion - stop by your local farmers stand or farmers market. Ask if they have any of yesterday's produce they'd be willing to sell you at a discount. They may not have any that day, but may tell you to come back at a certain time. Of course be prepared to do something with two bushel's of green beans, or 75 ears of corn!


It’s Earth Day! A day to celebrate our planet and make sure we are caring for it appropriately. It’s an opportunity to look at our daily impact and make more sustainable choices including eating the best foods for you and our planet! Here are five ways you can choose foods that are good for you AND the environment:
Buying local produce and other food products not only supports your local economy, but is also a more healthful and environmentally conscious option. Research shows that locally grown produce retains more nutrients than those transported from far away because it is picked at peak ripeness and avoids degradation due to changes in temperature during storage and transportation. Additionally, “food miles” (the distance food travels from where it is grown or produced to the store we buy it from) contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. So, buying food that is grown and produced locally reduces food miles and decreases the impact on the environment!
You can shop local products at a farmers market and talk to your butcher or fishmonger about sourcing while you are at the grocery store.
Grow your Own Herbs
Growing your own food is a hyper local way to source food, and herbs are a great place to start! You can control the growing conditions, eat produce at its peak and take only what you need for one recipe, which also cuts down on food waste. Herbs like thyme, rosemary, mint, and basil can be grown indoors year round with just the light of a sunny window. They taking up a minimal amount of space, too, which make them perfect for all of our city-dwelling clients.
After you’ve got your own herb garden growing, check out this Lentil Salad recipe that uses fresh herbs.
Choose In-Season Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten in their whole form, are great sources of nutrition. Choosing seasonal produce will always provide the biggest bang for your buck because they contain the most vitamin and mineral content at the lowest price. Eating produce grown in the same season also reduces the food miles and energy necessary for it to reach your plate. According to the Seasonal Food Guide, seasonal produce grown in Illinois in early May includes:
- Collard Greens
Explore our recipe archives to find more ways to incorporate these fresh fruits and veggies in your diet. And, if you’re wondering what to do when nothing is in-season in your area? We’ve got you covered with our guide on freeze-dried, frozen and canned produce.
Eat More Plants
Consuming more plant-based foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lentils, and beans is not only good for our health, but it is good for the environment too. Plant-based foods contain fiber, which we know lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, and contributes to digestive regularity. Also, compared to animal products, they don’t require as much land or energy use. While it’s not necessary to completely eliminate animal products from your diet, replacing a few and increasing your intake of plant foods can help reduce risk of disease.
Buy from Bulk Bins
More and more grocery stores are carrying bins and barrels full of dry goods including nuts and seeds, whole grains, beans and legumes, and so much more. Bulk bins allow consumers to bring in their own containers to fill with the exact quantity of the dry good they want. Using a reusable container reduces the need for additional packaging and waste. Additionally, buying from bulk bins allows you to get as much of or as little as you need of a product to help prevent food waste. Bulk food bins typically offer a broader selection of foods than their pre-packaged counterparts helping to diversify nutrients, too!
Check out bulk buys that the FEED dietitians recommend for stocking your pantry!
Research for this post was provided by dietetic intern and RD-to-be, Shannon Jones.


'Palmetto Palate' to celebrate SC farmers, chefs
(WIS) - Cotton Hills Farm in Chester County has been a family enterprise since it was founded by J.E.B. Wilson's great-great grandfather in 1880. These days J.E.B., his two brothers, and their families keep the farm going.
"We grow peaches, watermelons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, and we grow a whole lot of pumpkins, about 100 acres of pumpkins," Wilson said.
In his role, J.E.B. often works 13-14 hours a day, but his business is really non-stop with trucks on the road overnight sometimes making deliveries. Farming is a high-risk profession and industry, often with low returns. But it's necessary to our health and economy.
Every year, the SC Farm Bureau aims to show our state's farmers just how much they are appreciated with "Palmetto Palate," a celebration of South Carolina food, chefs, and farmers.
Many farmers in the state supply restaurants and shops in your community with the food and fresh produce that makes it onto your dinner table. When you're out shopping at the grocery store or your local market, make sure to look for the Department of Agriculture's "Certifed SC Grown" label. That's how you know you are getting the best and freshest product South Carolina growers have to offer.
Farm Bureau spokeswoman Stephanie Sox says local is better. "You're getting a better product if you're eating something just picked off the vine yesterday rather than hauled across the country," she said.
Thursday, July 19th at the South Carolina State Museum, dozens of tapas-sized dishes will be served to guests from an array of South Carolina farmers and chefs. In addition to supporting our state's farmers, the event also aims to connect South Carolinians with the people growing and making their food.
"Now more than ever, people want to know where their food came from, who grew it and that's one of the things we've been able to do with Palmetto Palate," Sox said.
The South Carolina Farm Bureau is one of the industry's biggest advocates from local to national issues. Agribusiness is a $42B industry in South Carolina, employing around 212,000 people. It's the biggest economic driver in the state.
Money raised from Palmetto Palate goes to support scholarships for South Carolina students pursuing agribusiness careers. If you'd like to learn more about the South Carolina Farm Bureau or purchase tickets to Palmetto Palate visit their website.
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Chores to Keep Your Garden Looking Flawless
Your garden is one of the most important aspects to your home, and what you do with it can make or break the curb appeal. If you want to have a gorgeous lawn that has flowers blooming all year long, then this article will help you out! If you want to have the most beautiful lawn you should check out these Lawn Care services.
We’ll go over six chores that are essential for keeping your garden looking flawless:
-Mowing: every week or so for a lawnmower, and then weekly with scissors.
-Watering: be sure to water the entire garden at least once each day, but do not overwater!
-Weeding: use your hand or some gardening tools to get those pesky weeds out of there. If you have an area that is wetter than others–such as around flowers–be sure to put down weed barrier before planting anything new in order to avoid getting them later on.
-Picking up leaves from trees/shrubs: these can rot easily and cause unwanted mold growth if left on the ground too long. Leaves should be picked up when they are still dry during autumn after all of the rain and snow has passed.
-Pruning: this is a crucial part of your garden’s upkeep! If you want to grow flowers, not saplings, then it’s time for some pruning. Cut back perennials or shrubs that have grown taller than they should be–or cut down any branches that are blocking view of other plants in order to allow them more sunlight.
-Watering trees/shrubs: these plants can actually benefit from being watered on occasion as opposed to just during autumn when leaves need picked up. In summertime (April-October) water every two weeks if possible; otherwise try four times per year during winter months only (November-March).


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Spring is almost here and that means it’s time to help those garden beds and lawns come back to life. Last year we bought a new house and tripled our outdoor spaces. We had to quickly learn about taking care of a large lawn and garden beds, and we are very much still learning. I really love gardening and want to learn more about it. Since we are just beginning the new season here, I am going to be writing and sharing some posts over the next few months about learning how to garden and take care of your outdoor spaces- and learning right along with you! Since winter is on it’s way out an spring is just around the corner, this is a great time to begin to get your garden and lawn ready for the warmer weather. These tips will help you (and me!) learn how to get your lawn ready for spring, so you can spend less time inside and more time outside!
Like I often do, let me preface this post by saying that I am NO lawn care/gardening expert! I truly am just a hobbyist that really wants to learn more about it. Our lawn and beds have come a long way from when we bought the house, but have a long way to go. I know the best time to start prepping your lawn and garden beds is in the spring when the weather is starting to get nice and everything is coming back to life. Ready to get your lawn and gardens ready for spring? Here are some tips on where to begin!
Step one: Clean up your spaces
This is one I will be starting this week, since we are in for some gorgeous spring time weather! When you are ready to get your outside spring ready, you will begin by cleaning up. Grab some big bags and pick up leaves, twigs, dead plants and other debris. Use a rake to collect them and use yard refuse bags for disposal. You can also shred or mulch leaves with a mulching mower so that they compost on the lawn and provide added nutrients.
Next, clean up all of the fallen branches and other plant debris that has collected in your yard over the winter. We have three huge walnut trees in our yard so we have a ton of this. We save ours for the fire pit. After you take care of the ground, it’s also a good time to do any necessary pruning to help trees, shrubs and flowers start their bloom. Prune any dead, diseased or out-of-control branches from trees and shrubs. Use a handsaw to cut off branches that are dead, infested with insects or disease, or that have grown too close to power lines and pose a safety threat. Always cut away from yourself so the branch does not fall toward you, and do only what you can. If you have bigger branches that need to be removed- ask a professional!
Step two: Aerate your lawn
If your lawn needs love, the next step should be to get ready to add some nutrients to it by aerating your lawn after the grass has begun growing for the season—usually after the first or second mow. Aerating will allow for more water, fertilizer and air in and out of the soil and it also encourages deep root growth- so your lawn can grow stronger and more green. You will want to aerate first before you applying fertilizer. To aerate, you can buy a simple push spike aerator or rent a larger machine if you have a bigger space. Either way, it’ll do the trick, it just depends on your time and budget allowances.
Step three: De-Weed and Feed your lawn
After you have cleaned up your spaces, now it’s time to get dirty. Chances are, over the winter some pesky weeds came around to bother you. Start in the beds and pull up any weeds you see by hand. Remember to remove the entire root system if you can or it will just come back. Weeds will kill or weaken the plants you want there, so it’s important to remove them.
Once you have de-weeded your garden beds, it’s time to do the same for your lawn! I am all about saving time, which is why I love using Scotts® brand Turf Builder® Weed & Feed. This powerful lawn food will feed your lawn the nutrients it needs to be green, strong and beautiful, and at the same time will help to get rid of the weeds you don’t want. The new formula is 2x more powerful at eliminating dandelions and other pesky weeds that make your lawn not only look yucky, but also make it weaker and more susceptible to damage. Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed is perfect to apply to your lawn in late spring so it can be healthy all year long.
The great thing about using Scotts® brand Turf Builder® Weed & Feed, is it does two important lawn care steps in one shot: eliminating weeds and feeding your lawn, and with one bag covering up to 5,000 sq. feet- you get more coverage for your money. Fertilizing your lawn will enrich the soil and creates a hardier, greener lawn. It also promotes new growth and healthy roots, and heals the grass from damage caused by foot traffic, pets and the weather. Some fertilizers are packaged for certain uses and types of grass which makes it easy to distribute the right nutrients needed. Before you begin, figure out what kind of grass you have depending on where you live, then you can know what kind to buy. This is why I love the Scott’s Weed & Feed- because guess what? When I was applying some powerful weed fighting fertilizer down earlier, I was also adding in nutrients into it as well!
When you are out buying your Scott’s Weed & Feed, be sure you have the other tools you need to keep your lawn and garden beds in tip top shape.
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Save time and money and pick these tools up at your local Walmart’s Garden Center. They have everything the big box home improvement stores have, normally at a much better price so you can use the money you save and buy more flowers!
Step four: Fertilize and Mulch your beds
Back to the beds. Now that you have already removed the weeds in your garden beds now is time to add some fertilizer. Adding fertilizer to your garden will enrich the soil and create stronger, more beautiful plants and flowers. Some fertilizers are packaged for certain uses and types of plants so that you can distribute the right nutrients to the right plants in your beds so be sure to read the labels for application amounts and recommended conditions and apply only as directed on the package.
Once they are clean, a re-mulching can do wonders for the look an feel if your beds! Mulching your garden beds helps prevent weeds, reduces the amount of water needed and keeps soil temperatures consistent. You can buy large bags of mulch or have some delivered, if you have a large space to do. Remove some old mulch and layer the new mulch 2″ to 4″ deep—it should be thick enough to block light and keep weeds from sprouting. This will help keep weeds out and also make your beds look neat and clean!
After your lawn and garden beds are neat, clean and filled with nutrients, now is the time to begin adding more plants and flowers! I will talk about this in some future posts, along with planting a basket herb garden and flower pots. Just like with any project, you have to begin by prepping your space and getting it ready- and that’s just what these tips will have you do. The foundation of a healthy lawn and gorgeous flower beds start with a weed-free, crabgrass free and nutrient dense space, so if the weather is starting to get warmer where you live, then put on some old clothes, grab those gardening gloves and get out there and start cleaning up! When you are out looking at new plants and flowers, remember to grab some Scott’s Weed & Feed so you can de-weed your lawn and feed that grass at the same time!
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Great farm with many possibilities in a quiet area. Farm can be purchased separate or with adjoining 31.95 acres at 0 Hopper Cemetery Rd MLS 1976318. Property has lots of open pasture or hay ground with a good mixture of tree lines and woods. Plenty of wildlife as well.
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India has agreed to export 79,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Bhutan, annually. The Indian government recently announced, in a notification, that this will be done under humanitarian operations considering the friendly relationship between the two countries. The Indian government banned the export of non-basmati white rice in July to ensure enough availability and curb increases in price in its domestic market.
Shortly after the Indian government banned the export of non-basmati white rice, the government had sent a letter to the Government of India requesting to lift the ban on the export of rice to Bhutan under special consideration.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade of India has now officially communicated its decision to lift the export ban on non-basmati white rice for Bhutan in a notification on its website, yesterday.
According to the notification, India will not only resume exports to Bhutan but will also supply non-basmati white rice to two other countries, Mauritius and Singapore.
The notification also stated that India will export 79,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati rice to Bhutan, 14,000 metric tonnes to Mauritius, and 50,000 metric tonnes to Singapore.
The Prime Minister’s Office also confirmed that the Government of India has agreed to export 79,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati rice to Bhutan, annually.
Meanwhile, the Food Corporation of Bhutan, which manages 15 per cent of the country’s rice import says its rice stock is just enough to supply to the armed forces and schools as of now.
The country imported close to 90,000 metric tonnes of rice, last year.
In the country, rice growers in some districts have reported delay in paddy cultivation. And some even left their paddy fields fallow due to lack of irrigation water and untimely monsoon. Now, it remains to see how the country will be able to meet the domestic rice demand.
Karma Samten Wangda
Edited by Phub Gyem


Article by Tricia Christopher, Landscape Architect and Designer of the Mediterranean and Sensory Gardens
Weeds…. they can be overwhelming this time of year due to spring rains and warming weather. Don’t despair! You can win the battle of the weeds without resorting to deadly chemicals or furious digging and yanking. A weed-fighting method called “sheet mulching” works in harmony with nature; weeds disappear while soil improves at the same time.
How does it work? The weeds are literally smothered and not allowed to see the light of day. Layers of compostable materials (such as newspaper or cardboard, compost and wood chips) are piled on top of the weeds. Then the naturally occurring microorganisms and worms in the soil below do the magical job decomposing the weeds.
With time, the mulch layers break down and provide organic material and nutrients to the soil. Thus, sheet mulching not only gets rid of weeds, it also improves the soil fertility and helps a happy community of earthworms keep the soil aerated.
In contrast, digging out weeds disrupts the soil’s natural ecosystem and destroys earthworm tunnels. Spraying with herbicides adds environmentally questionable chemicals to the garden. Sheet mulching works with nature rather than against it. […]


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BN20 rice is a rice variety with small to medium size grains. This white, non basmati rice is apt for making Indian, Chinese, Mughlai and many other cuisines. People once try this rice continue to consume it, for the taste and aroma.


Special to the Swellesley Report from Wellesley High School Senior Natalie Gubbay, who writes on what she learned about food waste while working on her senior project. She heads off to Colorado College after she graduates from WHS.
It’s a late April afternoon, and the gardens on Weston Road are stirring into motion after a long winter. Signs of green are welcome after months of desolate brown, and on a warm day like this one, there are dozens of gardeners tilling, weeding, and planting, preparing for the bright and colorful season to come.
In just a few months, these six acres– part of the North 40– will be laden with tomatoes, carrots, kale, and chard. And just to the left of the entrance will be several coolers and a hand-painted sign that reads “Food Pantry Drop, 8am Tuesday”.
Each week, gardeners here at the Weston Road Community Gardens are invited to fill the empty coolers with some of their homegrown produce. Volunteers pick the donations up and drive them to the Wellesley food pantry, where they are distributed to local families in need.
The food pantry drop serves a dual purpose: it gets fresh, healthy food to local residents who need it and makes use of food we grow but cannot eat. It’s a conundrum that’s all too familiar: we wait months for the taste of a late summer tomato, only to be left mid-August with far more than we could ever imagine eating. Donating this excess only makes sense; it’s top-quality produce with zero “food miles” and is far too valuable to be tossed in the compost, or worse, in the garbage after sitting a few days too long in the fridge.
Nationwide, though, this is far too common a fate. About 40% of all food in the U.S. is wasted– enough to fill the Rose Bowl stadium every single day. Not all of this occurs at such an individual level; waste accrues throughout the food supply chain, from fields left unharvested due to labor shortages and vegetables rejected because they don’t meet standards of uniformity. Reducing that total loss by just 30% would be enough food to feed the estimated 50 million hungry people in America.
I’m walking with Judith Boland, who’s gardened at the Weston Road plots for fifteen years and who [Read more…]


All District water utilities should be implementing at least a 3-tiered rate structure. The following guidelines are provided for setting effective conservation rates.
Commercial, multi-family, institutional and industrial categories should be analyzed to determine the best approach to encourage conservation. At a minimum, a uniform rate structure should apply.
At a minimum, the rate for irrigation use should be equal to or greater than 200% of the first tier rate. Discouraging irrigation meters through high fees for irrigation meters purchase and/or installation is also encouraged.
Conservation pricing is a system in which the price you pay for water depends on how much water you use. The more water used, the higher the price. The goal of conservation pricing is to reduce excessive discretionary water use, especially outdoor irrigation, by making water use increasingly more expensive. Conservation pricing encourages smart water use and protects the region's water resources.
Increased population, droughts, lack of groundwater, degradation of water quality and competition among water users have made water a more precious resource than ever. Pricing is a powerful means of signaling the importance and scarcity of water to users, most of whom experience little connection between the amount of water they use and their total bill.
By applying conservation pricing, we can more clearly communicate the real value of water. Water withdrawals from our watersheds have large “unpriced” external effects, such as biological degradation and water quantity depletion. Conservation pricing reduces demand and reduces the ecological costs of water use to society.


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Can You Compost Cooking Oil? What You Must Know!
by Guerrilla Homesteader
Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste in our environment and turn it into something useful. However, many people are unaware of what can and cannot be composted. In this article, we will answer the question of whether or not cooking oil can be used for composting and how to get started with your own compost project.
Cooking oil is one of those things you should not compost. This is because oil doesn’t break down in the same way as other organic materials like kitchen and yard waste. Not only can it attract pests such as rodents and insects, but it can also cause odor problems and make your compost pile slimy.
Why Can’t You Compost Cooking Oil?
Cooking oils are complex molecules made up of several different types of fatty acids which cannot be easily broken down by bacteria or fungi. As a result, they remain in the compost pile for a long time and may even leach out into nearby water sources if not properly contained. While small amounts of cooking oil soaked up with a paper towel may not hurt anything in the compost bin, adding too much oil to your compost pile can change its acidity level which could prevent beneficial organisms from surviving in the environment. If that weren’t enough, your compost pile could end up being a gooey mess!
Alternatives To Composting Cooking Oil
No matter how much care you take to manage your kitchen waste, there may be times when composting isn’t an option for certain items. Cooking oil is one of those tricky items that can’t be composted at home due to its potential for polluting the environment.
But don’t worry, there are alternatives available if you need to dispose of cooking oil responsibly and ethically! Let’s explore a simple strategy for disposing of cooking oil without negatively impacting your soil.
The best option is recycling the used cooking oil by taking it to a local collection facility or participating in a local cooking oil recycling program. This ensures that the oil can be reused and converted into biofuel and other useful products, such as soap or pet food ingredients.
As an aside, never pour oils and grease down the drain! It can clog up your sewer system and is likely illegal to do. Instead, take it to a local recycler near you to be safe. That way your compost bin and your plumbing will both be happy!
Keep reading for more in depth discussion, video, info-table, pics and much more on the interesting subject of composting, below.
What is composting?
Composting is the process of converting organic waste into a soil-like substance. In fact it’s not just a soil-like substance, it is what soil aspires to be!
The organic material used can be anything that is natural, such as plants and food scraps, leaf material, or cow, horse or chicken manure. One great reason that composting is beneficial is because it reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills.
Moreover, composted organic material is the most natural form of soil regenerator and plant fertilizer and is the best and most sustainable fertilizer for plants, gardens, and trees and requires no chemical fertilizer factory to produce it. Only nature, or us assisting the natural process, can produce it.
Composting is an easy way to reduce your environmental footprint, while providing a free and natural fertilizer for your garden. Everyone can benefit from composting, whether they’re an experienced gardener or just getting started with their green thumb.
Here are some composting basics to get you started! Compost is made most efficiently when organic material breaks down in a controlled environment such as a store bought composter.
It will obviously happen naturally in an uncontrolled environment but probably slower since no one is manipulating it through adding water or turning it regularly etcetera. It’s the natural process of decomposition or as some people say, the process of rotting.
It’s important to provide the right mix of roughly 2 to 1 ratio (by volume) of carbon-rich “browns” (such as dry leaves and twigs) to nitrogen-rich “greens” (like fruit scraps and grass clippings). You also need air circulation and water to keep the compost active.
The best way to make sure all these elements are balanced is by using a commercial compost bin or building your own composting container. Using a composting thermometer to monitor rising and lowering compost temperatures can tell you when microbe activity begins to wane so you can turn it for faster and more complete decomposition.
This Is A Great Video Showing The Basics Of Making Great Compost For Your Garden.
My backyard composter has held up to the Arizona desert heat in full sun for about 4 years and survived moving from the last house intact. It has one lid on top that snaps on and four bottom doors to allow access to the black gold down below.
You can see the bottom door in front is partially open. We like it and it works well. It will probably last at least 4 more years. It looks a little rough but it’s tough and can take the beat down from our brutal sun out here.
We also like our compost turner that’s laying on top of the composter. It works well for mixing up the compost from the top. It’s made for hand tilling soil or dirt but works great for the compost!
This is our counter top composter which is good for holding the daily compostable scraps until you take them to the big composter outside. It’s made of stainless steel and has a filter and vent holes on top in the removeable lid.
We’ve had this for close to four years also and it works well and looks good on the counter.
Unlock a World of Benefits with Composting
Composting is an easy and environmentally-friendly way to reduce waste and improve your garden’s soil. The process of composting involves taking organic materials like food scraps, yard clippings, paper, and cardboard and transforming them into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants.
Composting is becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of the many benefits it offers.
- Benefits The Environment
- Reduction Of Waste Sent To Land Fill
- Save Money On Fertilizer
- Builds Nutrients For Soil And Plants
- Improves Your Self Sufficiency and Sustainability
Environmental Benefits Of Composting
Composting is one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental damage and improve soil health. Composting involves the decomposition of organic materials like food scraps, yard waste and paper products into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
The environmental benefits of composting are many. For starters, compost helps retain moisture in the soil and improves its fertility, allowing plants to thrive with less water than usual.
Compost also reduces the need for chemical fertilizers which can be harmful to both humans and wildlife when used in excess. In addition, composting can help reduce methane emissions from landfills by diverting food scraps away from them and reducing their volume at the same time.
Finally, using compost instead of synthetic fertilizer can help keep our water sources clean by preventing leeching of these chemicals into nearby rivers or lakes and ground water.
|What You Can Compost at Home||What to Avoid Composting at Home|
|Nitrogen-Rich Material (“Greens”)||Meat, fish and bones|
|Food and vegetable scraps||Cheese and dairy products|
|Most grass clippings and yard trim||Pet waste and cat litter|
|Coffee grounds and paper filters||Produce stickers|
|Paper tea bags (no staples)||Fats, oils and greases|
|Eggshells (crushed)||Glossy paper|
|Treated or painted wood|
|Carbon-Rich Materials (“Browns”)||Aggressive weeds/weeds with seeds|
|Dry leaves||Diseased and pest-infested plants|
|Plant stalks and twigs||Compostable food service ware and compostable bags*|
|Shredded paper (non-glossy, not colored) and shredded brown bags||Cooked food (small amounts are fine)|
|Shredded cardboard (no wax coating, tape, or glue)|
Herbicide treated plants
|Untreated wood chips||Dryer lint|
*Backyard composting piles do not generally reach high enough temperatures to fully decompose certified compostable food service ware and bags. These items are designed to be composted at commercial composting facilities.
Reducing Waste Through Composting
Composting is a great way to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. It’s also an easy process that anyone can do, no matter how much space you have or how experienced you are with gardening.
When composting, organic materials such as food scraps, yard clippings, and paper products are placed in a designated bin or pile. This material then breaks down naturally over time through the work of bacteria and other organisms.
The result is fertilizer-rich soil that can be used in gardens as well as around flower beds and trees.
Not only does composting help reduce the amount of waste going into landfills, but it also helps keep nutrients from leaching away from our top soils. With more people becoming aware of its positive environmental impact, composting has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Saving Money on Fertilizer By Composting
Composting is a great way to save money on fertilizer for your garden and landscaping projects. Not only can it reduce the cost of buying and applying commercial fertilizers, but it can also help replenish essential nutrients in the soil.
Composting is a natural process that involves breaking down organic material into humus, which improves soil structure and helps retain moisture for healthier plants.
Making your own compost at home is relatively easy if you have access to the materials needed such as leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable waste, coffee grounds and egg shells. All these materials can be collected from your kitchen or yard and put into a compost bin or pile to decompose over time.
As they decompose they produce valuable nutrients that can help feed your plants while saving you money on expensive fertilizers.
Composting Builds Nutrients for Soil and Plants
Composting is an easy and effective way to build rich, nutrient-filled soil for your garden and plants. Not only does it reduce waste sent to landfills, but it also helps create a healthier environment for yourself as well as the people around you.
Composting builds nutrients in the soil by breaking down organic materials such as food scraps, grass clippings, and leaves into a dark, earthy substance that I like to call “black gold”, which can be used to enrich your garden or lawn. In addition to building nutrients in the soil, composting helps improve drainage while reducing rapid moisture loss.
Compost has been known to improve structure of sandy soils while reducing compaction of clay soils. Adding compost to your soil will not only provide essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus but also promotes beneficial fungi that help to further break down organic material that contribute to healthier soil and plants.
Composting: Nature’s Pest Control For Your Garden
Composting is a great way to keep your garden healthy and free from pests. Not only does it provide nutrients for plants, but it also serves as nature’s natural pest control. Composting is an easy and inexpensive process that can be used in any garden setting.
By composting, you can add beneficial organisms such as nematodes and fungi to the soil which help break down organic materials into plant-friendly nutrients. The microorganisms present in compost also have the added benefit of repelling bad bugs like aphids, caterpillars, and whiteflies.
Plus, mulching with compost helps retain moisture while also keeping out weeds that could compete with your plants for water and nutrients.
Using compost as a pest control method is beneficial because it’s not just effective; it’s also sustainable and ecologically friendly, while reducing the need for applying toxic pesticides!
“Healthy soils high in organic matter and with a biologically diverse food web support plant health and nutrition better than soils low in organic matter and soil microbial diversity. In addition to supporting vigorous growth of plants better able to tolerate pest damage, healthy soils also contain many natural enemies of insect pests, including insect predators, pathogenic fungi, and insect-parasitic nematodes.”eOrganic author:
Geoff Zehnder, Clemson University
This photo shows the heat generating effect of composting during the peak of bacterial action.
Conclusion: The Advantages of Composting
In conclusion, composting is an easy and effective way to reduce our environmental impact. Not only can composting reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, but it also has the potential to help improve soil health, retain moisture in the soil, and even provide a natural fertilizer for plants.
Additionally, composting can be done anywhere with minimal effort or cost; making it accessible to anyone who wants to get started doing it. I believe that if everyone were to have and use a composter as much as possible, the benefits that would result to our world would be immeasurable! And your garden would look awesome too!
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Have you been dreaming of growing your own garden? Do you lack a green thumb, like me? Are you worried about whether you can make your garden worth it financially? One of my very very very favorite ways to save money to apply to our hefty student loan balance is to grow some of our favorite fruits and vegetables in our own garden. I have made several past attempts at growing my own garden, each attempt reaffirming my propensity for killing things more than the last. However, last year, with the help of my toddler (seriously) I grew a garden that was PERFECT for us, saved us money on groceries, and helped us on our way to paying off debt. (And when I say I had help from my two year old, I mean that he is literally the reason the garden succeeded. Every day he would say “strawberries?” and would go out and weed and water all of our plants! Which was super helpful as I am prone to forget.)
Here are all of the ways you can make your garden worth it, financially.
One of the most obvious ways to make your garden worth it financially is to make sure you plant enough crops that you will yield enough produce to help lower your spending on groceries when they are ready to harvest. This can be tricky to gauge and will vary depending on your family size and how frequently you can convince them to eat aforementioned produce. For example, one cucumber plant yielded about 3-5 ripe cucumbers per week from about June – August for us last year. That was PLENTY for our family of 3, especially since I have to convince 2/3 of the people in my household to eat cucumbers. We planted about 6 ever bearing strawberry plants, which meant we had 3 strawberry harvests (in about april, late june, and early fall). While each of the plants produced really well, our family LOVES strawberries. We probably should have planted at least twice as many plants! (especially since strawberries freeze well for winter use).
DON’T OVERDO IT.
On the other hand, you don’t want to go totally crazy spending tons of money on starting your garden and such that it renders it not worth it financially. If there are only 3 people in your household (like us) you won’t need a self sustaining garden that can feed 20 people. The point is to help you save money on your groceries, not necessarily to grow as much food as you can. Also, there are SO MANY things you can buy when you are starting a garden. You can get boxes for raised beds, big fences, cute little watering cans, scare crows, a built in sprinkler, timers for said sprinkler, tons of things. Costs can balloon out of control really quickly. If you are growing a garden to save money, keep it simple. You don’t really need all of the bells and whistles to have a successful garden.
DON’T OVERPAY FOR SEEDLINGS AND PLANTS.
Another easy way to make your garden is worth it financially is to not overpay for your seedlings and plants. Keep in mind that if you grow your plants from seeds, that is by far the cheapest way to start your garden. But it is also the hardest especially depending on your climate. (i.e. you can get a whole packet of seeds for around $1 usually, where as one single plant can often cost $1, or much more). I choose to start from plants because I am not responsible enough for seeds and I kill them as small plants. And that makes my garden not worth it financially if I spend money and have nothing to show for it.
Usually in mid spring (that means now) you can find great deals on small plants and seedlings. And typically, the very first plants put out by stores in early spring will be most expensive. They’re taking advantage of the fact that you are feeling excited about spring! Wait a couple of weeks and the plants will be cheaper. PLUS, you want to make sure that the temperature at night is above freezing (for most plants) so you don’t kill them anyways.
For example, I spent $0.99 on one cucumber plant (on sale. otherwise expect to pay anywhere between $1.50-$4.00.) That plant yielded roughly 5 ripe cucumbers per week for about 3 months. That was more cucumbers than my family could even eat! And at my local market, cucumbers usually cost about $0.99 each but sometimes go on sale for as cheap as $0.49 each. That means by the time I have purchased 1 or 2 cucumbers per year, it made my cucumber plant worth it! (excluding the cost of water, I’ll get into that next).
GROW PLANTS THAT DON’T NEED LOTS OF WATER.
Depending on where you live, watering your garden can be VERY expensive. To save on costs, try to choose plants that don’t need as much water. I was very fortunate last year living in the midwest. We received a good amount of rain– I very rarely had to water my garden which obviously helped to keep costs low. You can’t control the weather, but you can control what kind of crops you’ll grow. Most peas, beans, tomatoes, squash, and melons don’t need as much water as other plants, so if you are really looking to cut costs (and you enjoy eating any of these) then you may want to start there.
SELL YOUR EXTRAS.
Another great way to make your garden worth it financially is to sell any extra produce you have! You can involve your kids (lemonade stand style). (Just be aware that some states will want you to have permits – remember the poor little girls in Texas whose lemonade stand was shut down by police?) You could also look for ways to trade goods with friends and neighbors. You can exchange different produce from your gardens or your produce for baked goods or other services, the sky is the limit.
DON’T LET IT GO TO WASTE.
One of the most important things you can do to make your garden worth it financially is to ensure that you are not wasting any of your precious produce. Make sure you are checking for when your produce is ripe. We wasted quite a few cucumbers last year– they died right on the vine simply because we forgot to check on them!
Remember, growing a garden can be a great way to save extra money as long as you go about it the right way. All you have to do is give it a little bit of careful thought before hand and enough thought while its growing (aka don’t forget to weed sometimes and to harvest your ripe plants).
Have you tried growing a garden? Did it save you money? I’d love to hear from you!


With Goji berries (also simply Goji) is commonly referred to the fruits of a shrubby plant originating in Tibet and belonging to the family of Solanaceae (the same as aubergines, potatoes and tomatoes), the Lycium barbarum.However, Ningxia’s Lycium barbarum boasts the highest degree of polysaccharides with stimulating power on the immune system.You will have read it everywhere, there are two large families of this plant: the barbarum and the Chinense.If you prefer shopping online, you can also buy the Goji plant ready for planting on the web.A contraindication of Goji berries is represented by the possible interaction that the fruit could have with the use of particular drugs.Most studies on the Goji Berry plant have focused on polysaccharide content because it would seem that these constituents provide the greatest properties and benefits.The goji berries are easy to use to grow the plant.Drying, on the other hand, takes place in the sun, a little bit like dry tomatoes.I am therefore a good ally for a proper low-calorie diet.
They are only a good help if combined with a low-calorie diet and physical exercise (e. g. Plank diet or Dukan diet).Only maturing during the summer, fresh Goji berries are only available until the end of October.Despite this origin, the Goji berry tree is also present in Italy and can be grown at home for fresh berries or berries to be dried.With which vegetables or fruits do they best match to create a summer salad?They can also provide an equally healthy variant compared to other fruits or berries you eat regularly.Goji berries, as I told you, may be more expensive than other berries.Causing complete loss of nocturnal erections could be red a good way to raise the price of the product viagra film-coated tablets.Is the consumption of goji berries authorised in Italy?The Goji berries tested by ORAC gave very interesting results when compared to other foods par excellence considered rich in antioxidants.Bio Fattorie Toscane is a startup that is developing a plant in Tuscany to create the Italian berry district of Goji.
For some time we have been hearing about the enormous benefits of eating organic Goji berries.The National Research Council (Cnr) with its Institute for the Development of Wood and Tree Species (Ivalsa) in collaboration with the University of Siena will develop this sector.On average, from 1 to 3 spoonfuls for adults, from 1 to 3 teaspoons for children.Congratulations on your purchase: download the guide and Farewell Stitissement!Of course, the same cannot be said if you exaggerated for a long time: just like any food with similar nutritional characteristics, even an excessive dosage of goji berries could in fact create adverse reactions.Goji berries are on the Super Food list.Moreover, the presence of many carotenoids, helps to fight the aging of tissues and promote their growth, that’s why they are allied with hair and nails.Vitamin A, Vitamin C and other traces: effective antioxidants, supporters of the immune system, strengthen nails, hair and skin.Dried berries would be rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and various minerals.
In addition to a very high concentration of vitamin C, Goji fruits contain more than carrots, spinach iron and cereal proteins.But attracted by the campaign, with an awareness different from that of their grandparents.Add the raisins, Goji berries, chopped stoned black olives and chopped walnuts with the knife.At this point in the preparation of the jam of goji berries, mix the mixture with the help of the minipimer or blender and reduce it to cream.Goji berries: miraculous fruits?As previously mentioned, the sweet and soft taste makes the consumption of these small fruits particularly inviting.They have a fruity-agro flavour, not too sweet and are wonderfully suited as they reach the muesli or simply as a healthy alternative to snacks to eat.When we buy these precious berries, it’s essential to choose them organic, and also make sure they come from our country (we’ll see why?).Dry and sensitive skin?And, whether it’s fashionable or have real property, they’re certainly going through a period of great luck.1.Be careful when eating Goji berries during pregnancy and lactation.Goji berries grow spontaneously in Tibet, China, Mongolia and Hymalaia.