With an amazing 18 activities, this gardening and stick adventures activity box certainly packs some punch in terms of fun and learning!
Little nature lovers will absolutely love the array of activities:
- Lots of woodland adventures with 12 lovely activities to make things with sticks & twine
- Plant a sunflower! What height will yours grow?
- Create your own bee and butterfly garden to help save the bee and butterfly population
- Grow your own nasturtiums – did you know you can eat them?
- Grow your own runner bean in a bag – with a lovely life cycle of a bean included children will learn about how it grows
- Make your own worm farm and appreciate how important worms are for the garden
- Create your own bug adventure – for extra nature themed play children will upcycle the cardboard box and make a cool collection of bugs to adventure with in the garden
With beautiful packaging, our gardening and stick adventures activity box makes a perfect gift for any occasion and are ideal for fun and learning and quality family time at weekends or during the school holidays.
For lots of advice on growing your own and what gardening jobs to do each month, check out the RHS website.


The dynamic nature of weed management often leads to shifting demands for research, development and extension specific to particular weeds and local farming systems. This study’s purpose was to inform decisions on how to best meet these demands by identifying the costs and management faced by growers across Australian grain growing regions, crops and weed types. This study provides the most comprehensive national analysis of the cost of weeds to Australian grain growers. It includes the cost of yield loss due to in-crop and fallow weeds, weed control costs including herbicide, non-herbicide practices and grain contamination costs. The study covered the 13 major agro-ecological zones across the Western, Southern and Northern grain growing regions and the major crop types of wheat, barley, oats, canola, pulses and grain sorghum. It examined the rate of uptake of established and emerging weed management practices, together with associated analysis of changes in crop seeding systems. The study was completed for Grain Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) by Dr Rick Llewellyn CSIRO, David Ronning and Michael Clarke AgEconPlus, Allan Mayfield of Allan Mayfield Consulting, Dr Steve Walker Uniquest, University of Queensland and Jackie Ouzman CSIRO.


Join us over the winter months to prepare the soil for spring, grow winter vegetables, explore and improve seasonal biodiversity and build on previous work done to the Maxilla Walk Studios yard and Forest School garden, through creative-making sessions.
There are 10 winter and spring sessions taking place on alternate Saturdays, including a spring visit to another garden space and a one-off talk exploring relevant ecology and art topics.
We plan to build a second polytunnel enabling more vulnerable plants to grow through the winter, and for us to experiment with culturally relevant plants that otherwise would not survive the UK seasons. We would also like to invest in a timed watering system to aid with spring and summer watering.
We have some additional spaces available for new families. If you would like to get involved, please complete a form in the link below!
Cultivate Create is a new creative growing project for North Kensington families with a focus on wellbeing and emotional resilience. It provides a safe, non-judgmental space for families in which to be creative and connect to nature. Learn more about the programme.


18th and Rhode Island is a community-created permaculture food forest on Potrero Hill. It features an edible aquatic ecosystem that supports local wildlife, provides a unique microclimate in the garden for increased biodiversity, and creates much needed space for reflection and quiet contemplation of natural spaces within the larger urban ecosystem.
In 2008, an empty lot at 18th and Rhode Island was transformed into a lush food forest including rustic furniture with the support from San Francisco’s Planning Department, residents and students of the Urban Permaculture Institute.
Over several years, this 5000 sq ft site has evolved into a hub for community connection, ecological education, and sustainable design. It’s garden yields an abundance of produce that is donated to neighbors, local food activist organizations, and the many volunteers that help to keep it running.
SF Permaculture Guild supports events, projects and info-sharing opportunities around permaculture design based on a philosophy of ecological ethics of caring for people, caring for the earth and reinvesting of surplus. 18th and Rhode Island is the Guild’s official demonstration garden.
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Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District (HHCD) is one of thirteen conservation districts in Massachusetts. A conservation district is a non-regulatory agency – meaning we do not create or enforce rules. We are simply here to help!
Districts help the community conserve and steward natural resources, such as soil, water, air, and forests, by connecting farmers and other landowners to funding, education, equipment, and other forms of assistance.
The mission of HHCD is to provide educational outreach, technical assistance, and financial support to communities and landowners to protect the soil, air, forests, and water resources on which we all depend. The District brings together community members, agencies, and organizations, to work collaboratively on preserving the ecological integrity and economic vitality of the Hampden-Hampshire region for many generations to come.
What is a Conservation District?
Conservation Districts were established in the 1930’s in response to the menace of soil erosion and severe drought that caused the Dust Bowl. Congress created state soil Conservation Districts and the Soil Conservation Service (now called NRCS) to provide landowners with techniques to conserve and protect their resources. The first Conservation District in Massachusetts was founded in 1945. There are currently 13 Conservation Districts in the State, corresponding with 14 counties. Each District is governed by a board of locally elected citizens who volunteer their time and leadership. The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) gives one voice to the districts.


If you have ever driven through Germany in the springtime, you may have noticed large fields of bright yellow plants along the Autobahn. These fields are rapeseed blooms, an important crop for Germany and many other countries that use the seeds for cooking oil, biodiesel, and other oil-based products like lamp oil and soaps.
It is a very common crop in Germany, however, the largest producer of rapeseed in the world is Canada. In fact, the word “canola” is a portmanteau, or blend of the words “Canada” and “oil.”
What Is Rapeseed?
Despite its violent sounding name, rapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of the rape plant, scientific name Brassica napus. The term “rape” derives from the Latin word for turnip, rapum. Rapeseed is related to mustard, turnips, and other cabbage plants.
History of Rapeseed or Canola Oil
Rapeseed has been cultivated and used by humans for thousands of years in India and since the Middle Ages in Europe, for lamp oil, to make soap and later to lubricate engines. It was eaten during famine times. And, during both World War I and World War II, Germany made margarine out of it.
Up until 1974, rapeseed oil was used very little in the food industry, mostly seeing use in the machine and chemical industries. Through selective breeding programs in German universities, the bitter-tasting, toxic substance, erucic acid, was reduced to a level that was safe for human consumption in winter rapeseed.
Later, in Canada, summer rapeseed was found with low levels of the acid and further research picked out plants with low levels of glucosinolates as well. “Rapeseed 00” is the term for genetically modified edible rapeseed.
Edible Rapeseed Oil
Canola oil contains omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids and is high in monounsaturated fats. Rapeseed is “generally recognized as safe” by the United States Food and Drug Administration. It is liquid at room temperature, neutral-tasting, and can be used for cooking on the stovetop, and in cold dishes as a dressing ingredient or marinade. Since it has a fairly high smoke point, it is commonly used for frying at medium-high temperatures, up to about 450 degrees F.
It is pollinated by honeybees and the honey is mixed with other types or sold as bakery-grade.
Other Uses for Canola Oil
Rapeseed today is used to make biodiesel, margarine, animal feed, and bioplastics. Rapeseed oil is the preferred oil stock for biodiesel production in most of Europe, accounting for about 80 percent of the feedstock, partly because rapeseed produces more oil per unit of land area compared to other oil sources, such as soybeans, but primarily because canola oil has a significantly lower gel point (lower temperature for freezing) than most other vegetable oils.


Over the last several weeks I’ve spent a lot of time learning about gardening. I took some online classes about the subject, read some articles and books and racked my brain trying to remember what Teresa did each year when she prepped, planted and cared for her garden.
The garden was Teresa’s place to “unwind”. I put the word unwind in quotes because it’s a lot of work. I knew this just by watching her work in the garden every year where she hand tilled the soil, pulled weeds, trimmed, planted and, ultimately, created a space that not only produced a lot of food, impressed every one that walked by but also gave her a place to enjoy the simplicity of life, a place where she didn’t have to solve the problems of others or provide for others – she could just be herself and she could enjoy that for a few moments in time.
Teresa loved her garden and it epitomized the innumerable qualities that she had in life.
A few weeks ago I decided it was time to start working in Teresa’s garden. It was never a question for either myself or the kids as to whether we would keep her garden up, it was a matter of how we were going to keep her garden up. It did stress me out a bit as I have never planted anything in my life and I was now tasked with continuing on in a garden that Teresa not only created, but was so admired by those who saw it and saw the amount of time she spent making it into such a great space.
I bought a bunch of bags of soil not knowing if it was the right/best kind to use but I was encouraged that the word “Garden” was before the word “soil” on each bag and that the bag mentioned various nutrients for plants.
As my reading also indicated that the soil should be tilled I decided to buy an electric tiller. This may seem as though I was choosing the easy way out on this step and that’s because I was.
With the soil and tiller in hand, and an order placed for various plants, it was time to get to work.
And I did.
I sat by the garden for a long time before I started though. It didn’t feel right. It shouldn’t be the kids and I doing this. It should be Teresa. It should always be Teresa planting her garden. This is her space.
It’s been six months now since Teresa passed away and I continue to attempt to maintain the soil that has led to the happy and loving family that she was so important in forming and maintaining. I try to keep a balance between work, school and fun with the kids. I try to give them a safe and healthy place to explore the world and grow.
However, there is an ingredient that a Mother has that is irreplaceable. There is an ingredient that Teresa had that I can’t replicate. No substitute will work.
But I’ll try.
I remember someone telling me that no matter how hard they tried to make a sandwich that tasted as good as a sandwich that their mom made, they never could; something was missing.
I couldn’t agree more.
I think all mothers add a certain amount of love to all that they do that makes the food they make taste better, that makes the job they do seem better done and that makes life, in general, seem safe and beautiful.
This ingredient, this love from a Mother, gives a child what they need to grow; to flourish. A mother’s love gives the child, no matter how old he/she is, the ability to stretch their roots, to absorb the love that they need to grow stronger and the ability to find the place they will be most successful in life.
This was one of of many things that Teresa provided to the kids, to our family. A Mother’s love is irreplaceable and, again, I harbor no illusions that I will be able to replicate that – I can’t. I will however give the kids, give our family, what I can to keep our roots strong and to provide a safe and open place for them to grow and flourish. I do this out of love for our family, out of love for the kids and out of love for Teresa.
I miss your love Teresa and I miss the love you gave the kids.
After sitting for awhile, absorbing the garden as it was, as a full result of Teresa’s work, I decided that it was time for us to get to work. I emptied the bags of garden soil throughout the garden and the kids took it from there. Burke wielded the tiller like a champ and tilled the garden while Fritz used the rake to smooth the newly tilled soil out.
With the soil ready we began planting the garden. I had read about the importance of arranging plants so that they get the optimal amount of sunlight and water thereby giving each plant the highest possible chance to flourish and produce. I tried to take those factors into consideration as we planted the tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, zucchini, etc, but it was difficult to do. I didn’t take the time to see when the sun started hitting the garden and when it stopped. I didn’t consider drainage. I should have and will try to do so going forward.
As a parent, teacher, day care worker, etc, it is difficult navigating the varied personalities and needs of each kid. As a mom, Teresa did this at home with our two sons who, while both sweet, kind and responsible, couldn’t be any different from each other in both their physical appearance and personalities. It can be difficult at times to remember that they have different needs and that both sets of needs are valid. It’s easy to forget that what motivates one might not motivate the other; how one enjoys spending their time isn’t the same at the other; where one comes from when navigating life isn’t the same launching point as the other. Teresa was good at seeing their differences and understanding what would help one and what would help the other. She saw what motivated them and used that to help them accomplish tasks and learn new life skills. The boy’s mom was great at finding ways to bridge the gap between their needs/wants so that they would find common ground, learn to appreciate each other and understand themselves better as well. Our boys will undoubtedly grow stronger due to the care and attention Teresa gave to their needs. They will undoubtedly grow to be more understanding of the differences in others because of Teresa’s ability to show them how, despite their differences, a common ground can always be found. Burke and Fritz will undoubtedly carry with them their mom’s desire to do her best and to attempt to help others be their best as well.
I wish that our kids didn’t have to know what it’s like to live without their mom but I’m grateful that they had the time that they did with Teresa. I can see so many of her amazing qualities in them and I can see how her love has helped create two strong and loving boys.
I wish the kids that Teresa worked with, the kids she tried to help put into the best position for them to grow and succeed just like she did with our boys, still had her here as part of the team that would fight for them and do whatever they could to help them find the space they needed to move forward into a better life.
I wish Teresa were still here.
Having tilled the soil and planted our plants I know that the really hard work is still ahead. It’s important that the plants are watered often enough and for long enough without over-watering them. It’s important to pull the weeds from the garden so that they don’t overtake the plants and leech the nutrients and sunlight that the plants will always need to flourish. It’s important to care for them as they grow and to understand what each plant might need.
The kids shouldn’t have to know what life is like without their mom. They shouldn’t have to know what it’s like to celebrate Mother’s Day without Teresa being here. Burke and Fritz should still have the pleasure and honor of laughing with, being loved by and being guided to a better self by their mom.
As the boys and I continue to till the soil of our lives and continue planting new memories as a family we are discovering that, while Teresa isn’t here physically, her love – the nutrient that helped create such strong family roots for us – is here. Her love is with us and is continuing to help us grow stronger as individuals and, more importantly, as a family. Teresa’s love for the kids continues to give them the light and room that they need to flourish and find the space they need in life. Teresa’s love for the kids provides them with a trellis when they need help finding the purchase they need to continue their climb to adulthood. Teresa’s love for the kids is and will continue to be.
A mother’s love is irreplaceable and Teresa’s love for the kids is no different. As the kids and I move forward I know that I can’t replicate her love for the kids; I can’t replicate that nutrient that only a mother can give to a child – but I don’t have to. Teresa’s love will be with this family forever and it is my task not to replace or replicate it but to continue to compliment it as best I can and ensure that the ground our family is rooted in continues to remember the compassion, laughter, beauty and love that she put into the soil in order for us to grow stronger and flourish together.
We thank you.
We miss you.
We love you.
Happy Mother’s Day Teresa!
That was very nice Nathan, thank you.


Miner to lecture on early Kansas wheat farming
10:49:53 AM CDT - Thursday, February 16, 2006
Craig Miner, Willard W. Garvey Professor in Business History, will give a lecture, "Next Year Country: Risk and Reward in Early Western Kansas Wheat Farming," at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in 107 Devlin Hall. This is his inaugural lecture in his newly funded position.
"I'll address how Kansas became the premier wheat state and why in an area many considered to be a desert," said Miner. "Eighty percent of our wheat is grown west of Wichita, a large area once considered suitable only for grazing."
Miner will discuss the settlers' impressive demonstration of innovation and motivation. By 1940, Kansas farmers produced 200 million bushels of wheat. They persevered through changes in the weather, market conditions, and the costs of farming. Miner will also touch on the mechanization of farming, the application of science to agriculture, and why wheat became such a desirable product. Kansas farmers now produce 400 million bushels annually.
Miner, who has taught history at Wichita State for 36 years, is the first person to hold the endowed Garvey professorship, named after Wichita businessman Willard W. Garvey. In May, WSU supporter and Garvey's widow, Jean, announced the establishment and funding of the professorship as part of the Kansas Partnership for Faculty of Distinction Program; Miner's former and slightly differently titled position was not part of an endowed gift to WSU. Garvey's gift is also part of WSU's We Are Wichita State fund-raising campaign. Miner's position is one of 14 created since the campaign began in July 2005.
At one time, Garvey's father, R.H., owned 100,000 acres of western Kansas and eastern Colorado wheatland, making him one of the largest wheatland farmers in the United States.
Miner's newest book, "Next Year Country: Dust to Dust in Western Kansas, 1890-1940," is expected to be released by the University Press of Kansas in fall 2006. It is the sequel to "West of Wichita."


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Flower Biology Explained
Playing with flowers is among the best strategies to encourage learning with preschoolers. They come in many different textures, shapes, colors and sizes. In fact, they have evolved strategies to ensure cross-pollination.
Inadequate pollination seems to be the most important factor limiting yield and hand pollination is often suggested for commercial production. The lengthy photoperiod of spring leads to a larger song repertoire. Being a real liverwort, it is among the most primitive land plants around.
For students that are fighting to stick to the key phases of the process, it could be confusing. It may also be utilized as something for students to play if they’re ahead of different students. custom writing Have students describe the other areas of the stamen.
This species therefore has a negative effect on biodiversity. It is projected that there are at least 260,000 species of plants on the planet today. Resistant cultivars aren’t available, and control of the diseases can only be accomplished by controlling the vector.
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To check for sap, tear off a little bit of leaf to see whether it oozes from the torn location. Stems contain special kinds of tissues that provide them strength.
Carpels are available in all shapes and sizes. Ultimately, we cut small rectangles from the white construction paper. The tube is known as the style.
Essentially, it’s one part of plant sex, albeit an extremely important one. But if you’d like to have the ability to comprehend consequences, you need to be in a position to face up the following to a woman, you necessarily does not have to mean something more than a sexual toy for an evening. There’s much confusion about the function of flowers in allergies.
Stems also offer support for the https://www.france-langue.fr/ plant permitting the leaves to get to the sunlight they have to generate food. Both types of seeds possess the beginnings of a root system also. An activity in which you need to see whether you’re able to produce the plant grow well by providing warmth and water.
Phloem is otherwise referred to as bast, the section of the cannabis or hemp plant that’s traditionally harvested for fibre to generate rope, canvas etc.. The anatomy of a rose is composed of many parts all working together to generate a thriving plant. Although honey bees serve a substantial part in pollination and ecology, measures ought to be taken to be certain that hives do not exist in close proximity to your house, on account of the potential for getting stung.
In reality, it’s possible to even find ones that you could eat at your community grocery store, which makes it fun to learn about the various parts of the flower! Sepals protect the inner components of the flower during its development and keep it from becoming dry. They can be made up of different parts, but there are some parts that are basic equipment.
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The flowers are globe-shaped and big. Some flowers are determined by the wind to select the pollen from 1 flower to another flower. They are sessile and do not have a stalk, they are directly attached to the peduncle.
Some stems are modified to perform vegetative propagation that is a kind of asexual reproduction seen in plants. In grademiners.com/coursework-help addition, angiosperms contain flowers as a piece of their shoots. After the very first post blossom shower, the bush demands a continuous stream of moisture until the beginning of monsoon.
Storing pollen so that you have it available whenever you require it is simpler and safer for the plant. It can remain viable possibly indefinitely, as long as it is frozen properly. For flowers, it is very important.
When the procedure begins, even if this cue is removed the stem will continue to come up with a flower. Distinct forms may happen on the exact tree, or on various trees. The aim of a flower is to entice pollinators to a plant to help in fertilization in order for the plant creates seeds.
Chamomile flowers are extremely fragrant. They are also important parts of the flower because they help attract pollinators (like bees and butterflies). The petals are collectively referred to as the corolla.
It’s possible that the flowering of Lemnaceae isn’t always noted by botanists due to the microscopic measurements of the flowers. Even in the event the milkweed you see doesn’t have fruits or flowers, provided that you are able to tell it’s a milkweed which is going to be beneficial to this undertaking! Unless you’re already knowledgeable about the native milkweeds of your region, you might not be in a position to recognize unique species if they aren’t flowering or bearing fruits.
The most important issue for the plant is the way to find the pollen, which comprises the male sex cell, to the carpel of some other flower. To be effective in growing roses in Midwest gardens, you need to be mindful of some basic considerations. Since many flowering plants utilize white to pull pollinators, the usage of color is also widespread (even within the very same species).


The Healthier Apple RubiGold apples are shipped to Hong Kong and only available for a limited growing period. They feature a bright red skin and a crisp sweet and juicy esh. They are only grown in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, Australia. Those perfect growing conditions make an apple with the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Why Healthier? The RubiGold Apple has a higher concentration of the powerful antioxidant Quercetin that is found in the dark red skin. This is evidenced by the pink halo seen when one bites into the apple. Freshly harvested from a family orchard, this apple has been tree ripened by the Griggs family, the growers and 6th generation farmers, at their family orchard in Huon Valley, Tasmania.


1. Which sentence from the section Where does it come from? explains how much oil can be made from oil palm trees?
a) Palm oil comes from a tree called the oil palm tree.
b) Lots of oil comes from each tree.
c) One acre of land (which is about the size of a football field) can produce 7 tons of oil.
2. Which sentence is not a reason for using palm oil?
a) Palm oil is used because it holds together well.
b) It prevents the ingredients in toothpaste or shampoo from separating.
c) Palm oil comes from a tree called the oil palm tree.
d) Many researchers tell us that eating vegetable oils is better for our health than eating animal fats.
3. Which of the following options best explains the main idea of the entire article?
a) Lots of palm oil comes from one tree.
b) Vegetable oil is healthier than animal fat.
c) Palm oil is a product grown on rainforest land and is being used in many things.
d) Palm oil plantations can be grown anywhere in the world.
4. What do you think happens to animals when a rainforest is cut down for a plantation?


Whenever you consider a seed, you might think about something that grows in the ground. You can also think about a flower or blooming plant that grows from a seed. If you are a gardener, you might recognize that seeds can be organized into groups such as monocots, angiosperms, and also gymnosperms. You may likewise recognize that seeds can be grouped by induced dormancy or germination.
About 80 percent of all environment-friendly plants on Earth are angiosperms. This phylum includes blooming plants, such as orchids, peas, and also daisies. They are also vital in the manufacturing of several business products, consisting of fiber, hardwood, as well as medications. They range in size from millimeters to enormous trees. They can be discovered on land or in water. cannabis seeds
Angiosperms have 2 kinds of seeds. The seed lies in a cone, bordered by an embryo that establishes from the endosperm. The embryo is produced asexually, by a process called apomixis.
Unlike angiosperms, which are flowering plants, gymnosperms are seed plants that do not generate blossoms. They include cycads, conifers, and also gnetophytes. They are essential to the food chains as well as environments. Presently, there are only fewer than 1,000 living gymnosperm species.
Gymnosperms are thought about to have actually progressed throughout the carboniferous period. Their life process involves sporophyte supremacy. The sporophyte is a multicellular generation, with two sets of chromosomes. It has an epicotyl as well as a seed layer. It likewise has a women sex body organ called the archegonium.
Gymnosperms produce 2 sorts of spores. The reproductive spores are launched into the air, where they are brought by bugs or other animals.
A number of different types of seeds are produced in plants. These seeds offer food as well as various other nutrients for the embryo. They likewise help the plant to spread to brand-new areas. A seed has 3 components: an embryo, the root, as well as a huge endosperm. Each part provides different features.
The seed embryo is the very first plant part to develop in the seed. The embryo consists of a plumule (the internal layer of the seed layer), an axis (the shoot peak), and the endosperm. It has the highest possible quantity of lipid.
Biologically, spermatophytes are plants that duplicate with seeds or spores. They are a significant group of plants, as well as are one of the most vital microorganisms in the world. In the Five Kingdoms scheme, they are categorized into a number of distinct phyla.
Spermatophytes are seed-bearing plants, which are characterized by a well-developed vascular system. They likewise possess leaves, origins, and stems. Their life cycles are complex as well as well-organized.
Spermatophytes include all seed-bearing plants, including most trees and also herbaceous plants. The word phanerogam is likewise utilized for these plants. Other names include angiosperms, pteridophytes, and also phenograms.
Throughout seeding, plants undergo numerous changes. A few of these changes consist of development of the seed layer and inner integument. The integument secures the embryo sac from radicle outcropping and exterior stress and anxiety. It likewise gives gelatinous product for the seed. The integument additionally acts as a main water uptake device for the seed.
Integuments in plants are mother’s frameworks that stem from ovular tissue and also chalazal cells of a women reproductive body organ. They are created in the ovule primordium. The ovule primordium forms two protective integuments: the internal integument and also the external integument. cannabis seeds calgary
Various outside and inner aspects affect the germination of seed. These elements include temperature level, water, light as well as nutrient availability. The germination of seed is complicated and multi-step procedure.
The germination of seed includes four standard stages. The first stage is called imbibition, which happens when water is soaked up from the seed. This process also triggers the seed coat to burst. After soaking up water, the seed resumes its metabolic functions. The next action is respiration.
Various chemical processes and architectural adjustments happen throughout this stage of the germination procedure. The final stage is called afterripening.
During the formation of the seed coat, a physical barrier is developed to keep uptake of gases, dampness and solutes from the atmosphere. Furthermore, a chemical scarification process happens.
The seed coat includes two epidermal integuments and safeguards the embryo throughout growth. It likewise acts as an environmental barrier throughout germination and maturation of the seed.
Several aspects might cause inactivity, including absence of light, oxygen, or moisture. The visibility of solutes and inhibitors can also reduce germination. When a seed does not germinate, it is leached of solutes as well as inhibitors.
Amongst the vascular plants, gymnosperms are those that generate cone-shaped seeds These seed-bearing plants are diverse and have a background of evolutionary diversity in the late Paleozoic era. They consist of a selection of familiar living types as well as a number of long-extinct forms. Presently, there are about 750 living gymnosperm varieties. They include conifers such as pines, firs, hemlocks, as well as junipers.
Gymnosperms have a diverse life process, however they primarily recreate through generational alternation. They utilize plant pollen in recreation. They have actually advanced diverse plant pollen dispersal techniques. Usually, plant pollen is spread by wind alone.
Different plant seeds can be divided into two main classifications: endospermic seeds as well as non-endospermic seeds. Both kinds of seeds have an embryo as well as a perisperm. But some seeds likewise have a cotyledon, which is a body organ that stores food for later embryo development. The grocery store in the cotyledon is taken in by the embryo throughout germination. cannabis seeds canada
Exalbuminous seeds are monocotyledonous seeds that do not have an endosperm. They are discovered in aroideae, Alismaceae, and also Naiadaceae. Examples consist of castor, gram, as well as sunflower seeds. They are likewise discovered in rice, wheat, and also maize.


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I popped in to Paynes bee farm in mid-Sussex the other day to buy some frame parts. They are honey and equipment sellers who run about 500 hives across the south east of England. I got chatting to the friendly guy who runs the place. He told me that this winter his colony losses were about 2.5%. Amazingly low! I'm sure I've heard it said elsewhere that 30% is common and 20% relatively good. The Paynes guy did say his 2.5% was lower than most years. He attributed the low low loss rate to the dryness of the winter: although it was cold and snowy there was less rain and air moisture than is typical. I'm sure there was a healthy dollop of good beekeeping in there too! Well done Paynes!


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Organic September is a month-long campaign focussed on raising awareness of the hard-work and dedication that goes into organic farming and the benefits to our health and the environment. Emissions from fossil-fuel based nitrogen fertilisers are contributing significantly to the climate emergency. Despite this, the UK government’s current net-zero strategy does not include any plan to tackle this problem. To sign Soil Associations petition to fight this, please click here.
What is “Organic”?
Soil Association defines organic as:
“A system of farming. Organic farmers aim to produce high-quality food […], using methods that benefit our whole system, from people to plant, plant health to animal welfare.”
Organic farmers must abide by a strict set of standards, ensuring that they maintain health of soils, ecosystems, animals and people. In practice, this means fewer pesticides and no artificial fertilisers.
There are a number of organic certifications as well as Soil Association, including ECOCERT COSMOS, which our partners at Payan Bertrand use. For ECOCERT certification, 95% of the plants in a product must be organic. In addition, materials/products must show:
- Environmentally friendly production
- Responsible use of natural resources
- Respect of biodiversity
- No petrochemical ingredients
- No GMO
- Recyclable packaging
A study by M. Shepherd et al. concludes the following benefits of organic farming:
- Wildlife conservation – Organic farms demonstrate, on average, a more positive benefit to conserving wildlife as it is generally only these farms where relevant management of the system is routinely and systematically carried out.
- Soil Quality – Soil structure can benefit from regular returns of organic matter. The low concentration of soluble nutrients in the soil and absence of most pesticides is shown to benefit soil organisms.
- Reduced Pesticide Pollution (water & air) – Due to the vast reduction of pesticides used in organic farming, subsequent pollution is drastically reduced. For example, herbicides used in conventional farming have presented a particular issue for water pollution.
- Energy Efficiency – Organic farms generally use less energy per unit area resulting in lower fossil fuel emissions.
- Controlled Waste – As organic faming processes rely less on external inputs, waste is generally lower. There is also little-to-no need for disposal of pesticide washing as there is in conventional farming.
Our essential oil partner, Payan Bertrand, offers a range of ECOCERT certified organic oils. Many of these are sourced through working with external partners, but their Organic Olibanum oil is manufactured at their Grasse site.
Olibanum Oil (Boswellia Carterii Birdw.), also known as Frankincense, is most notably used for perfumes, aromatherapy, and spiritual purposes. Eastern countries have used this material for hundreds of years, originally as incense. Now, it is used to soothe inflammation, as an antimicrobial and an antioxidant.
These effects have found use in cardioprotective applications and for liver health. Olibanum lowers blood lipids and reduces plaque to protect the heart, and its antioxidant properties has been shown to be good for liver cell protection.
For Payan Bertrand’s full list of organic products, samples and pricing, please contact our F&F team!


UDS offers fair trade, organic and rainforest alliance coffees and espresso drinks in restaurants and coffee shops on campus. These coffees and teas are served at our Starbucks, Java City, Dunn Bros., and Caribou Coffee locations.
What is Fair Trade Coffee?
Fair trade coffee is purchased directly from the growers for a higher price than standard coffee.The purpose of fair trade is to promote healthier working conditions and greater economic incentive for producers.
What is Rainforest Alliance Coffee?
The Rainforest Alliance is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers into sustainable practices.
What is Organic Coffee?
Coffee that has been grown according to organic farming standards and techniques, without the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
What is CityKid Java Coffe?
CityKid Java coffee pays more than fair trade prices for the coffee so that families in coffee growing communities benefit as well as kids in our community. Preserving the integrity of coffee means more than just bringing you the best flavor experience; it means having respectful relations with farmers and their communities. Green beans are roasted and cupped upon arrival to ensure the consistency and quality of every batch. Whenever possible, CityKid purchases beans that are grown in the shade and processed without chemicals.
In 2012, University Dining Services purchased 66,642 pounds of Fair Trade coffee, 4,626 pounds of sustainable CityKid Java coffee, 14,814 pounds of Rainforest Alliance coffee, and 308 pounds of Fair Trade tea.


It takes a lot of expertise, skill and love to grow great tasting vegetables!
Whether it's brassicas like cavolo nero, kale and spinach, or leeks (a member of the allium family), our team combine the best of traditional farming methods with modern technology, to grow quality fresh produce for you to enjoy.
Read on below to find out how our farmer Nigel and his team grow your favourite vegetables.
Nigel and this team are responsible for growing around 40 hectares of cavolo nero in Lincolnshire each year. The soil here is extremely moisture-retentive and rich in important minerals, making it some of the best soil in Britain.
The cavolo nero story begins with tiny seeds that are raised in large greenhouses, then when they are strong enough they are planted one by one in rows in the ground, using a semi-automated planter.
To ensure that the British crop is available for as long as possible, Nigel will be planting cavolo nero from May (depending on the weather) until July or August. They will then finish harvesting the British crop in early Spring the following year.
Leeks like plenty of rain and good soil – which is why they thrive here in Lincolnshire, where we grow around 8,500 tonnes of leeks a year – that is about 50 million leeks!
The start of the leek growing season is from Mid March (when the soil has warmed up a little after the winter) when we plant both seeds and young plants. This ensures a continuous supply of leeks – as it takes up to 20 weeks for leeks to grow and be ready for harvesting – which begins in September.
We plant the leeks by hand, but the harvesting is done using a rig that is 35 metres wide and weighs 40 tonnes. We have a team of 35 people working on each rig!
Every year our team manage their kale crop in Lincolnshire, where the rich soil is particularly suited for growing brassicas.
The planting begins in Lincolnshire in early Spring and continues through to the summer, to help ensure a continuous supply of British grown kale. It takes around two months from planting until the kale is ready for harvesting which is done using a state of the art harvester
Looking after the soil is the responsibility of the agronomist, whose role is also to make sure that the kale plants are kept healthy.
Like most brassicas, spinach thrives in rich soil, like that found in Lincolnshire.
But whilst Spinach is mostly grown in Britain, in the colder months it is grown by British farmers in Spain, to ensure that there is a year-round supply of this popular vegetable.
Spinach can take from 28 to 85 days between sowing and harvesting. Spinach seeds are sown several times a week so customers can continue to enjoy spinach whatever the season.
The spinach is washed to remove soil and grit before it is packed ready for you to enjoy.
Farmers work hard to care, not just for the crop itself, but also for the environment and the wildlife that live on the farm too.
Our vegetables are all grown to LEAF Marque certification, a sustainable farming assurance scheme that shows people they are purchasing produce grown to the highest environmental standards.
Advances in technology mean we can be even more efficient with what we do. For example we use GPS on our tractors to ensure the leeks are grown in perfectly straight lines and it also helps monitor the quality of the soil, a vital part of the process.


Are you planting seeds of inspiration that will help others grow or are you planting seeds that don’t take root?
In the video below, Jim Carrey talks about planting seeds that will inspire you to more forward, with enthusiastic hearts and a clear sense of wholeness.
It’s the truth that you never reap what you haven’t sown. You have to plant seeds. Make sure to plant seeds that will inspire, produce, and are beneficial to others.
Earl Nightingale talks about this very thing in “The Strangest Secret”. The farmer may plant whatever he chooses to plant on the land. The land doesn’t care what is planted. It’s up to the farmer to make a good decision. Your mind is like the land. It will return what you plant but it doesn’t care what you plant. We can plant a concrete worthwhile goal or confusion.
What we plant it will return to us. Plant good seeds and get good results…plant bad seeds and get bad results.
Jim Rohn, in several of his speeches, talks about the seasons and reaping your crops. Some seasons are more productive than others and you have to be prepared to adjust to each one.
But there’s more to sewing than simply planting the seeds. You have to care for that seed to ensure it grows. You have to ensure it gets the water and nutrients it needs to sprout into something more.
Neglected Seeds Don’t Grow Into Anything
There are some people that think that all they need to do is plant more seeds.
Having been raised on a farm, I will tell you that you have to take care of the seeds you sow.
Some people think that all they have to do is plant a lot of seeds, and they plant seeds all over the place. They believe that the more seeds they plant, the more opportunities they will have to harvest later. So they plant and plant and plant.
They’re always planting, never taking time to care for the seeds they’ve already planted. It’s as if they given up on the already planted seeds. But the planted seeds won’t produce anything because they haven’t been nurtured and cared for.
You need to plant enough seeds to ensure that you have opportunities to harvest later. But you don’t need to plant more seeds than you can care for and nurture into life. This is what jumpers do. They jump from one opportunity to the next.
They’re never consistent enough to care for one seed, or some number of seeds, until they start to produce rewards. They’re excited when they plant that seed, but they lose enthusiasm when it doesn’t immediately spring into something beneficial.
Consistency matters. There is a power in focus.
Stop and take a look at the seeds you’ve already planted. Are you investing your time and energy in nurturing those seeds to ensure that they grow up to bear fruit? Or are you ignoring those seeds and moving on, planting others only to ignore those seeds too?
What seeds are you neglecting?
What opportunities or goals do you have that, in order to bring them to life, require a more consistency of your time and effort?
What seeds have you planted that a little more effort and attention might sprout up to be something big?
Are you missing out on an opportunity right now?
You have no limits!
If you aren’t happy where you are today, it’s time to make a change.
Start planting seeds that will produce greatness.
Believe in yourself and understand that you have no limits.
Take a look at this system I’m using that is generating 5-6 figure earners. You can be one of them.
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Italia is a place where a farmer is able to sell their garden for a decent price.
A lot of these people are happy to spend their money to improve the health of their garden, to create something beautiful and to earn a living.
They are not interested in selling their farm to a botanical garden, as the profits are not worth the risk of botanical contamination.
They do it for the thrill of the hunt, for a chance to get a bit of fresh air and the chance to work with an expert to create a beautiful product.
The whole process is really simple and takes only about an hour to complete.
The work begins by planting the seeds, growing the plants and then harvesting the fruit.
The fruit is then packed in a plastic bag and transported to the botanical museum, where it is carefully analysed.
After a few weeks, the fruits are sent to the factory for processing.
After the fruit is processed, it is dried and packaged in bags, before being sent back to the farmer for sale.
The final product is sold in the market.
But that’s not all!
There are several ways to earn money from the sale of botany.
Firstly, some farmers have decided to grow and sell their own plants.
They sell the seeds at a profit and grow the plants themselves.
This is a viable way to earn some money.
Secondly, some of these farmers have established their own business and sell some of their produce.
In that case, they do not want to pay for the production of the plants, as they have no customers.
They have no need to go to the market to get customers and the price of the plant is just what they sell for.
Finally, some are trying to create their own brand of Botany, by developing and marketing products.
They may sell their products in different regions and markets.
They make the best of the situation by selling the best product.
Some companies may sell only a limited number of plants, but they have to be able to grow enough plants to meet the demand.
It’s possible to find a good deal from some of the small botanical companies, as long as the market is not flooded with a certain type of product.
It is important to understand the different types of farming in order to make an informed choice.
Botanical gardening has its own rules and regulations, and it is important for farmers to know these before making a decision.


From Kindergarten through grade 6, students at the AIM School learn how to read, write, add and subtract, and more book-smart education like most of us had the privilege to learn in elementary school. However, there’s something else these children are learning – they are developing life skills that will protect their futures and break the cycle of exploitation in their community.
One lesson, in particular, is causing excitement for both teachers and students alike. In some unused space on the side of the building, community garden boxes and hydroponic units were created to help students learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest various fruits and vegetables!
AIM School Director, Hong Leang Eng, explained that after the COVID shutdowns, students were having trouble expressing their feelings and emotions. Having projects like this gardening lesson gives the students an outlet to be creative, work hard, and problem-solve together. In fact, students and teachers work together to decide what to grow and how to do it well! The students get to be involved in the whole process so they can really take ownership of it. After COVID brought a time of uncertainty and inconsistency, this project helps the student regain confidence and stability as they learn the process of how plants grow.
We asked Eng – What do students love most about this project?
Students have been able to be a part of the entire process – they helped bring in materials, plant seeds, maintain the garden, and harvest! Teachers worked together to create a schedule for who has to care for the garden each day. Eng said, “A few students were walking down the hallway one day. I asked, ‘Where are you guys going?’ With so much joy, they said, ‘It’s our turn to water the garden!’ They love taking their turn to participate.”
We also wanted to know – What are the teachers’ favorite parts?
Eng shared that, actually, the teachers were a little nervous about this gardening lesson – some of them didn’t know how to garden themselves! How were they supposed to teach the kids?! However, as they learned with the kids, their excitement built as well. When they were first able to harvest some vegetables, they were overjoyed, just like the students!
By growing morning glory, Khmer spinach, lettuce, green onion, and more, the kids are learning a skill that they can take home with them. Most of the students come from low-income, vulnerable families. AIM School exists to protect these children from trafficking and exploitation – giving them a safe place to learn during the day. But our team also cares about what happens to their students when they go home! By having these skills, the students can share them with their families, have a productive outlet and hobby at home, and bring them into their future as they develop their passions and interests. Learning to garden doesn’t only teach these kids how to grow vegetables, it teaches them how to problem-solve, manage timelines, and wait for results. These skills will help them in whatever they pursue in the future! Overall, education is a vital part of breaking the cycle of exploitation. As Eng says, “When they have education and life skills, they will have opportunities. And when they have opportunities, they will have hope. Hope is what will end human trafficking.”


Saturday, July 7, 2012
Gardening and Cooking - It's a Learning Process
This morning, I ventured out to water my garden. I was delighted to see new blossoms that had appeared overnight. Amazing. It was the perfect opportunity to harvest at least 10 blossoms for a trial run.
As I was picking, I was careful not to disturb the blossoms in which bees were pollinating. I checked each blossom as I cut and harvested. Upon bringing them inside, I took pictures and bagged. While bagging the blossoms, a giant honey bee started flying around inside the bag. Where the heck did it come from??
Lesson learned: Wash and bag the blossoms outside.
There were 2 more little black and yellow squash bugs that crawled out while in the bag. I graciously set one free... the other was not so lucky.
Jon and I were talking about future plans for our raised garden and things we would change to improve the process. Since it's our first year gardening, there is much to learn! If you missed the garden post, read it here - Glimpses into the Garden.
Next year, we will purchase some wooden barrels to place next to the garden. In the barrels we plant the ever-growing squash and at least 2 tomato plants. I have definitely over extended myself with 4 tomato plants this year.
In fact, if you have any good tomato canning tips or recipes... please feel free to send them to me. Who knows, it could end up on Hint of Thyme. Email contact: email@example.com
Thanks so much for reading! I look forward to sharing more about my squash blossom experience.
Take care readers.
Copyright 2012 Hint of Thyme. All rights reserved.


Sheffield Hallam University, 12:30-4:30pm
You are invited to celebrate Sheffield’s thriving food economy at this FREE networking event!
The event aims to create a vision to build on and strengthen Sheffield’s food economy. The event will allow participants to explore key issues in local food production and local procurement, connecting local interests across the food supply chain, and exploring sustainability, health and wellbeing, and the environmental impacts of food. Presentations will help to identify the potential benefits and challenges of working together across the private, public and voluntary sectors to grow Sheffield’s Food Economy.
For further information and to register please see attached flyer and booking form
We look forward to seeing you there!


A warm, dry spring brought early bud break in 2013; we experienced ideal conditions for flowering and fruit set. With the exception of one heat spike in late June/early July, temperatures were consistently in the zone for optimal vine activity. Early ripening varietals came off the vines by early September, with perfect ripeness and ideal hang time. Two brief mid-September rains had virtually no impact, as sunny weather dried the grapes almost immediately. Cool, sunny weather throughout October allowed great flavor development. Overall, the 2013 harvest was early, even and excellent.
The Chardonnay grapes for this wine were grown in the Carneros region, where soils are dense, shallow, of low to moderate fertility, and high in clay content. While the soils lead to low yields, the regionís maritime climate allows a longer growing season; the end result is balanced color, flavor and acidity in the harvested grapes. This Chardonnay is produced from two vineyards: the Vallejo Vineyard in northwestern Carneros and the Truchard Vineyard in northeastern Carneros. Both vineyards are under long-term contracts, providing consistency from vintage to vintage.
After whole-cluster pressing, half of the Chardonnay juice was barrel-fermented in new French oak barrels and aged sur lie for 6 months; the balance of juice aged sur lie in stainless steel. During this period, the barrels were routinely stirred to increase yeast contact and add richness; 30% of the wine underwent secondary malolactic fermentation. Prior to bottling, the wine received minimal filtration and fining to preserve the fresh fruit flavors.
This Chardonnay features bright, concentrated citrus, pear, green apple and nectarine fruit, with nicely balanced oak adding richness to the palate. The wine lingers on the palate, and has the structure and acidity to provide for good longevity.
Press & Acclaim
90 points - 2013 Vintage
"Bright and juicy with racy acidity and creamy tropical fruit; fresh and showing vanilla and toasty oak; fresh, dense and balanced."
- Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, September 2015 Download PDF
"I also want to give a shout-out to a great Chardonnay I recently sampled: the 2012 Waterstone. This wine manages to get the balance of bright concentrated fruit, richness, acidity and oak just right. This wine is absolutely delicious and very well-made."
- Go Local, Steffan Rasch, July 2014 Download PDF
93 points - 2011 Vintage
"Waterstone uses selective sourcing of grapes from Napa Valley growers to make its wines. This has a fruit-driven nose of lemon curd, touches of cantaloupe melon and rich butterscotch. It's tangy and fresh, leading to creamier notes, yet retaining real vitality."
- Decanter, August 2013 Download PDF
• Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
• Appellation: Carneros
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• TA: 0.70 g/100ml
• pH: 3.46
• Oak Aging: 6 months
• Oak Cooperage: French oak, 50% new
• Bottling Date: May 21, 2014
• Production: 1,643 cases


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With our first full spring/summer in the new apartment, I was excited to start planting vegetables and herbs on our patio. Then, I realized I knew nothing about starting a garden! For expert help, I went to my friend Kate Mason Kraszewski, of Mason's Heritage in Maryland. In her guest post, she answers some frequently asked questions about starting a garden, with an emphasis on urban gardening, and offers her tips of the trade.
Kate's post after the jump...
Kate Mason Kraszewski
My husband and I love to cook together, and one of the best ways to create the perfect meal is to use fresh, local ingredients. In my opinion, one of the few ways to guarantee this is to grow the ingredients yourself. While this might seem like a daunting task in New York City, you’d be surprised at what you can do with a small space.
Here are some typical questions you might ask if you want to start your own garden:
If you’re living in the city and interested in growing your own vegetables and herbs, now’s the time to start thinking about what you want to plant. According to Cornell University’s Department of Horticulture, the average day for the last frost in NYC is April 10-20. If you want to start your plants outside, you should wait until this time so that the new seedlings don’t freeze. Or, if you’re really eager, you can always cover the plants with a sheet or tarp until they start growing. If you have good windowsill space, you can start your seeds inside before then and simply move them outside after the last frost.
Where should I get my seeds?
You have a couple of options when it comes to purchasing your seeds. For one, you can purchase them through a catalog. I would recommend doing this only if you are a more experienced gardener. Seed books are very extensive and going through the thousands of possibilities can be a bit confusing. You can also go to your local garden center or nursery for seed packets. This is a better option for beginning gardeners because you’ll have the ability to ask questions and learn more about their various products.
Or, if you want to bypass starting your seeds from scratch, you can visit your local farmers’ market to buy transplants. This has become a very popular option in recent years. Many farmers have transplants for sale (usually starting in April or May), and it’s a great way to learn more about specific varieties, get your questions answered, and build a relationship with that grower. When selecting transplants, they should be mid-sized and have a healthy, green appearance. It’s best if they are not yet flowering, since this tends to stress plants following transplanting. Also make sure that the transplants have no insects or diseases on them, as this will create more problems for you down the road. It’s fairly simply to spot diseased plants; just look for pale or yellowing leaves, dead spots, or a deteriorating odor.
What should I grow and how do I start?
If you’re growing food in an urban setting, one of your best options is to have a box and/or container garden. The greatest part about having a container garden is having the ability to move the containers around. If your plants aren’t getting enough light in one area you can shift them around, or, if a big storm is coming you can move them indoors. For those who don’t have space to move their plants indoors during a storm (torrential downpour, strong winds), you can place small stakes around the inside of the container, then cover your plants with a piece of tarp or plastic, fastening it with tape or staples. You could even take a plastic grocery bag and put it over the container, then just set the containers as close to a wall as possible.
Plants grown in containers are also less likely to have disease issues. Although I can’t guarantee you’ll never have any disease in your plants, the risk is greatly reduced by using containers (potting soils, for the most part, are free of disease-causing organisms). For proper drainage, containers must have holes in the bottom. Because you’re planting in such a small space, you have to make sure you water and fertilizer your plants regularly (but do not over water them, as this can lead to disease). Also, choose clay pots instead of plastic because they will not dry out as quickly.
One of my first suggestions about what to plant? Leafy greens. These plants are great choices for city gardens because there are dozens of varieties with different textures and tastes, the plants remain relatively small, and you can get many cuttings off of them. Generally speaking, vegetables usually need 6-8 hours of sun a day to thrive. However, greens can flourish in a semi-shady environment. They do not grow quite as quickly without full sun, but they still do well. If they are exposed to too much heat the plants will “bolt,” meaning they will go back to seed, thus reducing the number of cuttings you will get. Since greens can be harvested at almost any stage, you won’t have to wait long to enjoy your first crop.
Another great way to create new flavors in your meals is to use herbs, which are also perfect for growing in the city. Like greens, herbs don’t take up much space, but they can add that much needed “punch” to what you’re serving for dinner. Since I haven’t grown a huge variety of herbs myself, I did a little research on their requirements. According to Charlotte Kidd of In the Garden Design, there are basically two kinds of herbs: those that need a lot of moisture and those that don’t. Herbs that prefer moisture-rich soil include basil, cilantro, tarragon, and parsley, while herbs that don’t need as much water, or “Mediterranean herbs,” include chives, oregano, sage, rosemary, thyme, bay, marjoram, and lavender. Moisture-loving herbs will need watering twice a week. If kept in the sun, water once a week, or every 10-12 days for herbs that like drier conditions. For the best results, the two different types of herbs should be planted separately. You can, however, plant various moisture-loving herbs in a larger box container and vice versa.
Even though they are normally larger plants, you can grow vegetables such as tomatoes, squash and peppers in the city too. Most varieties of the these vegetables will do well in containers, although sometimes it helps to get the bush variety of certain plants, such as squash (which are usually large in diameter and take up a lot of space once they’re full grown). For these larger plants, you’ll need a container at least 12 inches wide. Depending on what type of plant you choose, especially for tomatoes, you might want to stake it once it gets larger. We always stake our tomatoes on the farm. It gives the plant support and allows the tomatoes more room to grow, plus it leaves off the ground which helps prevent disease (less stress on the plant in general). You can purchase small rods at your local garden center, or even craft store, to stake your plants with. Always plant seeds in the center of your pot and approximately ½ inch below the soil, then cover with an additional thin layer of soil.
Although I have never tried it, you can also plant your tomato plants upside down if you have a place to hang them. For this approach you need a 5-gallon bucket with a lid and handle – drill a hole about 3-inches wide in the bottom of the bucket, then hang from a place where you can easily access the plant and it will get enough sun. Take your transplant and place it in the hole so that the plant is sticking out towards the ground. Holding the plant in place, loosely pack peat moss around the stem and roots until it’s about 2 inches deep, then fill the remainder of the bucket so it’s about ¾ full. The plant will grow quite large, up to 5 feet, so make sure you have enough space for it. And like all of the other plants, make sure it gets enough fertilizer.
Of course, this is only the beginning. I could go on and on! So if you’d like more specific information on plant varieties, planting techniques, harvesting, or just have questions in general, please email me at email@example.com. Follow Mason's Heritage on Twitter and like us on Facebook!


Raise your hand high if you like Citizen Science!
Citizen science is science for everyone. Citizen science is when the public voluntarily helps conduct scientific research. Citizen scientists may design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and solve problems while working or collaborating with the scientists here on the Earth or in some cases, the International Space Station!
How cool is that?
Did you know that four new varieties of plants headed to the International Space Station on SpaceX CRS-15 (in 2018) for testing in the Veggie growth chamber?
Well, I didn’t. I have learned that NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration researchers had help on this mission from middle and high school students across the nation who identified ‘Dragoon’ lettuce and ‘Extra Dwarf’ pak choi in experiments through the Growing Beyond Earth (GBE) program in Miami, FL. ‘Red Russian’ kale and ‘Wasabi’ mustard, along with ‘Outredgeous’ red romaine lettuce, which astronauts have already grown in space, rounded out the 18 plant growth pillows that went to the station.
NASA’s partnership with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Miami, Florida, has engaged thousands of students with the space program and taught them STEM skills through the citizen-science competition.
The students constructed and used a plant growth system that approximates conditions found in the Veggie growth chambers on the space station, such as having LED lighting and watering systems similar to the plant pillows. They followed research protocols to measure and record valuable data, which astronauts put to the ultimate test in space.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens continues to expand on its GBE program through a new/continuing grant it received from NASA. The GBE Innovation Studio, funded through the grant, has developed a makerspace in the botanic garden. By opening a research facility to the community, participants will have the opportunity to gain awareness of the importance of growing plants in space, while learning about botany and making contributions to data NASA uses.
After all, the astronauts got to eat fresh, nutritious, and healthy “home-grown” food too.
And why are we so excited? Well, because we are evaluating the program over the next three years.
And (continue to) eat your greens, everyone.


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Once upon a time...
Luna Negra tells stories through its nuances. With denomination of origin “La Mancha”, they are ideal to taste alone or to accompany the most exquisite dishes. Grown in an exceptional area, the grape acquires a uniform size and a multitude of mineral nuances that are noticeable in the mouth. The altitude, the cold of winter, the heat of summer and the fertile soil result in a sumptuous and full-bodied wine.
To achieve these wines we have chosen the best varieties of Tempranillo grapes, in the case of the reds, and Macabeo grapes, in the case of the whites. All of them carefully cared for in our vineyards and harvested at the optimum moment of ripening. Hence the exceptional taste, the many aromas, the nuances perceived both on the nose and in the mouth and a fantastic brightness when the light passes through it.


As the Flower & Garden Festival comes to its final two weeks, I decide it was time to bring our little gift from Epcot to life.
The Flower & Garden festival’s 20th Anniversary was this year and it started March 6th and its final day is May 19th. The Festival was filled with food, music, activities and of course FLOWERS!!
And that my friends is exactly what we are bringing to life today!
When we visited the OZ garden during our visit, we played a few carnival games and were given these as our prize!
OZ/Flower and Garden Festival seed packets
They are yellow marigolds to create our own Yellow Brick road (as it says on the package)
This is the back of the seed packet, has the directions and the infamous Minnie Mouse as a Topiary to go with the theme from the following year of Mickey as one.
So I decided to plants these little seeds and found a little plastic container from Chickfila for their fruit, that worked perfect.
I planted them Monday night and it said it would take 5-8 days for them to sprout, I sat them in the window sill and 4 days later, we have these!
Our first little bit of Spring in our house! They sure grew fast, unlike my Venus flytraps, who are almost 5 months old and barely the size of a fingernail!
So there you have it, we have brought another piece of Disney to life!
Hope you enjoyed this post, see you again soon!


LOCAL WATERING HOLES & EATERIES
Tassie Atlantic Salmon
The Huon Highway meanders south of Huonville until it runs out at Southport. Next stop, Antarctica. Turn left to find Huon Aquaculture at Hideaway Bay, producer of a wide range of salmon and trout goods that are sold globally, and employer of close to 500 locals.
Tasmanian premium craft cider. With its long apple-growing history and abundance of glorious fruit, Tasmania is the natural home of Pagan Cider.
From Cerise, (a bewitching blend of rich dark cherries grown in the orchard beside the cellar door, and dry apple cider) to their blushing Blueberry beauty (blended from plump Tassie blueberries and dry apple cider, with exquisite notes of blueberry, violet and rose petal) Pagan Cider provides a full range of pure and flavoursome Tasmanian Wizardry.
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Willie Smith's Apple Shed
In 1888, Willie Smith planted the first apple tree in our orchard located in the Huon Valley, Tasmania. Four generations later, we still pick from this orchard – with a few more trees added to it.
Produced and bottled at the orchard, it’s a full circle process which all happens right on the farm. And while you're there enjoy the amazing food on offer. Hearty meals and an apple pie to die for!
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And What about Organic?
Hi! I’m Shari, found of Two Moms in the Raw.
In my email signature I have written: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates. My signature is a reminder to me to stay focused on my path of wellness as well as a reminder to others that Two Moms in the Raw is committed to producing snacks in its purest and most powerful form.
For 10 years we have stayed true to this position by sourcing only organic ingredients. We will continue to source 100% organic ingredients because they are the best ones for us to eat and help keep the planet healthier, too.
Here are some facts about organic farming:
- Artificial chemical fertilizers are prohibited – instead organic farmers develop a healthy, fertile soil by growing and rotating a mixture of crops, adding organic matter such as compost or manure and using clover to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.
- Pesticides are severely restricted – instead organic farmers develop nutrient-rich soil to grow strong, healthy crops and encourage wildlife to help control pests and disease.
- Animal welfare is at the heart of the system and a truly free-range life for farm animals is guaranteed.
- A diversity of crops and animals are raised on the farm and rotated around the farm over several seasons, including fallow periods. This mixed farming approach helps break cycles of pests and disease and builds fertility in the soil.
- The routine use of drugs, antibiotics and wormers is banned – instead the farmer will use preventative methods, like moving animals to fresh pasture and keeping smaller herd and flock sizes.
- Genetically modified (GMO) crops and ingredients are banned.
- Facts from the Soil Association (www.soilassociation.org)
And what does this all mean to you, our children and our planet? Organic farming will keep our earth alive and vibrant. Nonorganic methods deplete the health and integrity of the soil and kills life. Any food manufacturer not willing to support organic fully 100%, should not be manufacturing food. The non-GMO movement has been so successful we have forgotten the importance of organic.
Even though I am 100% committed to my health and the health of my family, I know it’s hard to stay on track; especially, when there are so many distractions in the grocery aisle. Even at a health food chain, it’s hard to weed out the good, bad and ugly. Ugly for me is a product claiming to be healthy, but uses nonorganic and genetically modified ingredients that are harmful to the body as well as ingredients made in a laboratory. Have you read a label lately? It’s frightening.
Take a look at the ingredient list of a leading, non-GMO, gluten free cracker:
CORN STARCH, WHITE RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC PALM OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, EGGS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SALT, GUAR GUM, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, ROSEMARY EXTRACT.
Yikes! Cornstarch? Dextrose? Can you say lab rat? Dextrose is a chemical made in a laboratory used to mimic the sugar in our body. Read about dextrose and see all of the harmful side effects. Would you still buy this cracker knowing these facts?
What is the solution? For me, it’s stay true to my beliefs and purchase organic and non-GMO products. 100% organic means non-GMO. I urge you to join me. We, as consumers, can set the bar higher for ourselves and it will impact food manufacturers and the products they make. If we don’t buy it, it won’t sell and our message will be heard.
Two Moms in the Raw has produced 100% organic, non-GMO, raw, sprouted snacks for 10 years. We go through the cost to be certified and the work to source the most nutritious foods in the world. It’s not easy, but it’s important to us to use ingredients in their purest and most powerful form to make healthy snacks for all to enjoy! Check them out at www.twomomsintheraw.com.
Happy label reading and healthy eating!


What about our ESSENSOR forest in Indonesia?
25 November 2022
Just to refresh your memory: Last year, together with a large number of ESSENSOR relations, we started planting trees in our own forest in Indonesia. Are you curious how our forest is doing in the meantime? Please check https://woodyou.care/companies/essensor-bv
This year we will once again invite our relations to plant trees. And by planting extra trees we make the world a greener and healthier place because it helps to:
🌴 reduce CO2 in the air;
🌴 reduce Heat Stress;
🌴 increase oxygen in the air;
🌴 enrich biological soil activity;
🌴 create employment opportunities.


Late in February is a good time to start artichokes. They can be overwintered with care, but Green Globe and Imperial Star are both easy to grow like annuals as well! Traditionally peas are sown on George Washington's birthday (2/22). However, in the Maritime Northwest it's important to pay attention to the winter weather.
Browse West Chester Agway's online product catalog to see a small assortment of what they have in-store.
Imperial PowerPlant food plot seed solves the whitetail deer overgrazing problem with special mix of high protein annuals that will handle summer heat while creating bedding areas for deer and birds. High protein, high tonnage foodplot with instructions on planting. Loads of information on Imperial Power Plant food plot seed.
Southern States Fall Wildlife Seed Mix features a mixture of small grains, winter peas, crimson clover, white clover and alfalfa. This seed mix attracts deer, grouse, turkey, quail and rabbits providing cover, bedding and food. Ideal for fall and winter use, and plants up to one acre.
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Planting dates for Imperial PowerPlant ™ & Turkey Select Chufa. Use the map below as a guideline for when to plant Imperial PowerPlant & Turkey Select Chufa in your area. For best results, wait to plant until excessively hot, droughty summer weather has passed.


Which Summer Produce You Really Should Choose Organic and WhyMore and more food producers are growing foods organically and I see organic produce often from the smallest of road stands to major grocery retailers, too. More people are seeking it and the growers are listening. Look at these pointers to keep in mind regarding those organic food choices:
Give local farmers a chance. In some cases, locally-sourced food from conscientious farmers is better than commercially produced organic food, even when the farmers can't afford the high cost for USDA certification. Your local farmer may be going over and beyond what the USDA requires to be labeled as organic. Talk to your growers! Here are some questions to ask them regarding their growing practices to ensure pesticides are not used.


Credit…Derrick L. Turner/Michigan State University
Dear Commons Community,
The New York Times has a featured article this morning on a seed viability experiment at Michigan State University that has been going on for 147 years. It was started by a botanist, William James Beal, in 1847 to determine how long seeds can lie dormant in the soil without losing their ability to germinate. Every 20 years, the experiment’s caretakers go to a secret location to dig up a bottle of seeds and scatter them over a tray of sterile soil and see which ones grow.
It is quite possibly one of the world’s longest-running experiments. I found the article and the project fascinating especially since today is “Earth” Day. Below is an excerpt.
One of the World’s Oldest Science Experiments Comes Up From the Dirt
On Thursday morning, several hours before sunrise, Marjorie Weber arrived at a rendezvous spot on the campus of Michigan State University. Three of the school’s other plant scientists were already there, waiting in dribbling snow. As they stood around blowing on their hands, the fifth member of their crew, Frank Telewski, “emerged from the darkness with a shovel slung over his shoulder,” Dr. Weber said.
With everyone else crowded around, Dr. Telewski, the group’s leader, pulled out a copy of a map, drawn like an architectural blueprint. It would guide them to a botanist’s version of buried treasure: a bottle filled with sand and a bunch of really old seeds.
Dr. Weber and her colleagues are the latest custodians of the Beal seed viability experiment: a multicentury attempt to figure out how long seeds can lie dormant in the soil without losing their ability to germinate. Every 20 years, the experiment’s caretakers creep out to a secret location under cover of night, dig up a bottle, scatter its seeds over a tray of sterile soil and see which ones grow.
It’s one of the world’s longest-running experiments, having already gone on for 142 years. And the botanists in East Lansing hope that it will last for at least another 80.
What started out as a straightforward attempt to measure seed persistence has grown into a more interesting experiment as the decades pass. With technology improving and knowledge increasing, the keepers of the cache can do more than just count each bottle’s successful sprouts. They can look inside seeds to see how they tick, begin to determine what accounts for longevity — and even, in some cases, get species that seemed done for to spring up again. Lessons from their work could help with everything from restoring damaged ecosystems to storing crop seeds for the long-term.
But first, they had to find where to dig.
The bottle the team was looking for contains over a thousand seeds: 50 each of 21 different species, from black mustard to white clover to redroot amaranth.
In 1879, William James Beal, a botanist at Michigan State, filled 20 such bottles and buried them in a row somewhere on campus. He figured he — and later, his successors — could dig one up every five years and plant the preserved seeds inside.
When seeds are shed by their parents, they don’t always grow right away. Under any given patch of land, there’s a constellation of sleeping seeds, “biding their time,” Dr. Weber said. Often, they lie dormant — for a season, a few years or even longer — until they get the right set of cues to sprout.
This plant reserve is known as the seed bank. By experimentally recreating it, Dr. Beal hoped to better understand how long plants could last in the soil, and what triggers them to grow. He was likely trying to help local farmers — frustrated by endless weeding, and wondering how long it would take “before they might have some hope of seeing a decline in the seed bank, and their workload going down,” Dr. Telewski said.
For the first few rounds of the experiment, a number of species flourished, with seeds growing readily after 10, 15 or 20 years. As the decades passed, most dropped off one by one. Only one reliable sprouter is left: Verbascum blattaria, a splay-leaved, yellow-flowered herb. Nearly half the Verbascum seeds from 2000’s bottle bloomed, even though they’d been in stasis underground for over a century.
Today, farmers don’t really need the kind of help with weeds that motivated Beal to bury his bottles. But plant scientists have become invested in the question of which seeds last and how for other reasons.
The soil seed banks underlying different habitats are “great unknowns” in restoration ecology, as experts try to promote native species while fending off invasive ones, said Lars Brudvig, an assistant professor at Michigan State and another member of the Beal seed experiment team. In some cases, seeds of endangered or long-lost plants may even be hiding out in the soil.
Other researchers working on questions of longevity and germination might save seeds in climate-controlled environments, or study very old ones that they happen to find. But Dr. Beal’s is the longest-running seed experiment to mix natural conditions with carefully recorded data, said Carol Baskin, a professor of plant and soil sciences at the University of Kentucky who has used its results in her work.
“I think Professor Beal’s got the top experiment here,” Dr. Baskin said. “I wish he’d have buried more bottles.”
Armed with shovels, gloves and headlamps, the team followed their map to the dig site. The vibe was “very piratey,” Dr. Weber said. Dr. Telewski set to digging a neat, squared-off hole.
But as they carved deeper and wider, there were no bottles to be found. “The birds were starting to chirp,” Dr. Weber said, and the sun threatened to blow their cover. “Morale was low.”
When Dr. Beal first buried the seed bottles, he planned to have one dug up every 5 years, and for the experiment to last a century. But as time passed, those in charge extended the span between digs to 10 years, then 20. Two have been slightly delayed: 1919’s was moved to the spring of 1920 — which Dr. Telewski suspects may have been related to the 1918 flu; and 2020’s was moved to this year, because of Covid-19-related campus shutdowns.
To avoid losing the thread across these decades, a sort of ministry of seed-keepers has developed at Michigan State, with each generation of botanists passing the torch to younger colleagues.
Dr. Telewski — a professor of plant biology at the university, and the seventh person in charge of the experiment — dug up his first seed bottle in 2000 with his predecessor, Jan Zeevaart, who died in 2009. A couple of years ago, mulling his own mortality, he gave a copy of the map to David Lowry, an associate professor of plant biology who had expressed interest in joining up.
Just a couple of months later, Dr. Telewski suffered a stroke. While he has since recovered, “it just showed me how delicate it is to hand these things off while keeping them secret,” Dr. Lowry said. Soon after, Dr. Telewski invited Dr. Weber, who is an assistant professor at the university, and Dr. Brudvig to get involved as well.
Over the years, what were purely practical decisions by Dr. Beal have developed a patina of mystique. Dr. Beal excavated each new bottle under cover of darkness not to be dramatic, but simply to protect the other bottled seeds from sunlight, which might cause them to germinate before their time, Dr. Telewski said. (The team uses green bulbs in their headlamps for the same reason.)
The paper map was drawn after the landmarks that originally indicated the bottles’ location were moved. And the stealth is newly necessary because the older the experiment gets, the more interest it draws, he said.
These “cloaked, secretive” elements are now part of the experiment’s charm, Dr. Weber said. But it’s camaraderie and a desire to see the experiment through that keeps things going. The night before the dig, Dr. Telewski sent a pump-up email to the group. It included his own five-verse reimagining of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence.” A sample lyric: “Hello bottles my old friends / I’ve come to dig you up again


Italian wheatalpine water
We’ve captured the Italian sunshine in our Tagliatelle. Not just in its bright, golden colour but in the ingredients we use.
There’s just two – water and wheat – and the sun has a hand in making both. We take water from melting snow-caps of the nearby Alps, so pure that nothing we do could improve it. We focus our efforts instead on sourcing the best golden durum wheat Italy has to offer. Every grain can be traced back to one of a small number of expert growers in the south who hold themselves to extraordinarily high standards. With so few components, quality is essential.
The result is superior levels of protein and gluten, both crucial gauges of quality and sure signs of delicious Tagliatelle. The width of each ribbon means it can stand up to a sauce with heartier ingredients, like a well-made ragù.Learn More
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Visit a Local Farm for Fresh Produce, Meats, and Flowers
By Chloe Morrison
Some of Chattanooga’s favorite local restaurants get supplies from area farms, and many locals hit up local farmers markets to eat fresh. Check out this list of three farms within 45 minutes of Chattanooga and how you can connect with them.
Flying Turtle Farm
The farm produces meats, veggies, and flowers for their Lupi’s locations downtown, Hixson, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, and Cleveland. Shober also credits other local farms for helping keep Lupi’s local - Sequatchie Cove Farm, Signal Mountain Farm, and Circle S Farm.
Now go and enjoy the fruits of the farm’s labor with a delicious Lupi’s pizza and salad.
Sequatchie Cove Farm
Four generations — ranging from age 2 to 92 — live and work on this nearby farm, which has been in operation for 20 years.
The farm’s 300 acres has produce, seasonal fruits, and native plants. The produce is grown from nutrient-dense manure composts and the native plants are grown from the seed, the way it happens in nature.
Visitors can get Sequatchie Cove Farm eggs at various locations around town, including Signal Mountain’s Pruett’s. Other products are available weekly at the Main Street Market, and the farm is open on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.- Noon CST.
Since 1998, this sustainable urban farm has been offering seasonable plant and produce sales, tours and workshops for the community. The farm produces veggies for local restaurants, including Bleu Fox Cheese Shop, Flying Squirrel, Lupi’s Pizza and Main Street Meats.
It also serves local residents and visitors during U-pick days, when visitors can come to the farm to pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, flowers, and pumpkins. Workshops, farm tours and field trips and volunteer opportunities are also available.
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SunJoined produces some of the best hemp products on the market. You can be sure of quality when you buy from this company. SunJoined is very particular about the quality of the hemp it uses to make its products. Another point that sets SunJoined apart from other brands is that it knows where and how the hemp plants it uses are grown. SunJoined actually plays an integral part in the cultivation of these plants.
Lamar Wilson founded SunJoined just after the 2018 Farm Bill was passed. Wilson’s goal was to create a network of hemp farmers, processors, manufacturers, and distributors. SunJoined is essentially a cooperative of professionals in the hemp industry. Farmers, who are part of the network, share information on the best ways to grow high-quality hemp plants. Hemp processors in the network can also share valuable information with the farmers, and also buy from them.
SunJoined’s tincture oils come with three flavors: Cannafresh, Watermelon, and Lemonade. The Lemonade flavor tastes just like the real deal, while the Watermelon flavor is refreshing. Cannafresh has a natural hemp flavor. These hemp oils are pure and do not contain any artificial ingredients. Every SunJoined product is tested by a third-party laboratory before it hits the market.
Besides high-quality hemp extract, SunJoined hemp oils contain only MCT coconut oil. SunJoined hemp oils are GMO-free and Vegan-Friendly. These oils contain less than 0.3 percent of THC as stated by the Federal government in the 2018 Farm Bill.
SunJoined hemp tincture oils all come in 30ml bottles. These oils come with different cannabinoid concentration levels, which is: 500mg, 1000mg, and 1500 mg. You will get 16.67 mg of active cannabinoids per 1ml of the 500mg version, 33.33mg of active cannabinoids per 1ml of the 1000ml version, and 50mg of active cannabinoids per 1ml of the 1500mg version.
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Tendo Mukasa Mugerwa
Tendo is a soil microbial ecologist whose primary interest lies in the beneficial associations that root-associated microbes form with crops and whether such benefits can extend to the surrounding soil. He has over ten years’ experience conducting research on various projects investigating the benefits of applying microbial inoculums to soils and has done so at a number of leading institutions including Rhodes University, The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and The University of Sydney. Tendo completed his PhD at The University of Sydney, investigating the ability of a wide-variety of fungal isolates to enhance levels of soil carbon. Tendo currently conducts research at The University of Sydney node of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis researching photosynthesis, with the aim of increasing crop yield to address global food shortages. Tendo feels strongly about conducting research into sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods of agriculture, particularly methods that sustain our soils.


You want your property's landscaping to reflect your style and personality. To help make your ideal landscape a reality, Baldwin Greenhouse & Nursery carries one of the largest selections of perennial and annual plants, herbs, garden vegetables and ornamental trees in North Dakota. Our professionals can help you blend the perfect mix of shrubs, trees, flowers, herbs and vegetables to create your dream landscape or garden.
Stop by our greenhouse in Baldwin, ND to start your yard transformation today.
Aside from the health and environmental benefits that come with planting vegetation, planting trees and bushes at your home:
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To produce canned artichokes, Victoria Mixed Pickles uses only the freshest material. Our specialization in this product permits us to achieve the highest levels of quality and freshness and our efficient production system results in minimal environmental impact.
The process begins with the manual collection of the artichokes in the field. Still on the same day of harvesting they reach our factory, where they are selected according to size and quality of the flower: the bud before blooming is what we consume from this vegetable.
Then the artichoke is cut and all the green parts are removed to reach the tender part. From the tender artichoke, the heart and the bottom can be removed, or it can be cut into slices or chunks, which will result in different types of canned food.
To ensure quality and sterility of the product, the canned artichoke is conserved as an acidified product with adequate heat treatment before and after packaging. Once in the final packaging, either tin or glass jar, the artichoke has a shelf life of up to three years. Victoria Mixed Pickles’ product catalogue includes whole hearts, quarters, slices, chunks and bottoms.
Victoria Mixed Pickles has the capacity to produce other types of canned foods and plans to expand its product range in the future.