DIYer’s Guide to #PlantCare
It’s Molly and welcome back to the DIYer’s Guide! Although always perfectly manicured, I don’t have the greenest of thumbs and since we like to keep a lot of plants at the I Spy DIY studio, it’s important to know how to keep them happy and healthy. Beth Miller, owner of FORM Fine Goods, a Milwaukee-based floral boutique that carries unique flowers and finds, helped me dig up some plant care tips that will totally make the I Spy DIY garden grow!
Succulents: Succulents are so cute and easy to maintain that you might end up spending all of your money on feeding your succulent obsession, (this succulent phone planter is one of our favorite succulent display) but remember these helpful hints when caring for them. Succulents have fragile roots that can be killed by being over watered. To ensure that this doesn’t happen, let the soil dry out in between waterings and make sure there is proper drainage in whatever container you replant them. Beth suggests using a basic drill on decorative or repurposed pots to allow for such drainage. Summer is the succulent growing season, so they will need more water during this period as opposed to winter when they dry out less often. Pro Tip: Find an area that receives bright, indirect sun to so that your succulent will thrive all year long.
Air Plants: If your idea of a low maintenance plant is a silk floral arrangement, you might be ready to step up your game with a carefree air plant. While air plants can survive for long periods of drought, they must be watered regularly. Once a week, fill a bowl with water and let the plants soak for 20-30 minutes. After they’ve taken a dip in the hydration station, shake the plants to remove any excess water from the base or the leaves. If you live in dry or hot climate, more frequent watering will be needed. Just be cautious of wrinkled or rolled leaves because that is a sign of dehydration. Air plants should be kept where they’ll receive bright, indirect sunlight. Periods of direct sunlight are fine, but be sure to move it after a few hours in the hot sun because it will diminish the plant’s moisture. BONUS: There’s nothing cuter than a pineapple air plant holder!
Cacti: If you are cautious of the prickers, cacti can be painless to care for….and they make for adorable cameos in room decor. From spring to autumn, place them in a sunny area that faces south, east or west. In winter, transition them to a bright and cool environment. Pro Tip: To avoid overwatering, place a thin wooden stick in the cactus’s soil. If the soil sticks to it, do not water. When you do water your cactus, make sure there is proper drainage in the pot. Place a bowl underneath the pot and dump out the excess once it has drained so that the roots don’t stay saturated.
Houseplants: Houseplants come in a number of varieties, but surprisingly the upkeep for many of them is similar so you’re totally justified in turning your home into a greenhouse. For most houseplants, test the moisture by dipping your finger an inch into the soil. If it is dry, add water to saturate the surface. Also be cautious of repotting. Repotting houseplants allow them to flourish, but if you’ve just gotten a new plant, wait a couple of weeks before repotting it because plants need some time to get used to new light and temperature conditions. Once this adjustment period is over, place the plants in a south-facing window so that they will receive full sun and repot them every year.
Fiddle Leaf Figs: The I Spy DIY studio is home to a fiddle leaf fig tree named Miss Fiddle and we always follow these guidelines to keep her happy and healthy. Fiddle leaf figs are found in sunny, hot climates with larger trees canopying above, so an environment with diffused sunlight is best. If the tree starts to grow in one direction, rotate the pot in order to expose the rest of the tree to sunlight. The best rule is to evenly water the fiddle leaf fig, without letting the soil dry out completely. If you keep the soil evenly moist and not soaking wet, a fiddle leaf fig will live a long life. Pro Tip: Give the tree’s leaves a dusting every week so that no dirt particles settle and deter sunlight from reaching the leaves.
1. Plants can tell you when they are getting too much direct, hot sun. If there are any brown edges or spots on the plant, move it to a sunny area that receives indirect sunlight. If lower leaves turn yellow and fall off or if new leaves are smaller than existing ones, this is a sign that the plant is not getting enough sunlight.
2. If your plant’s leaves are falling off or wilting despite getting a lot of water, it is a sign that the roots are drowning. Ease up on the amount of water you give your plants to ensure that they can breathe.
3. Beth assures us that a weekly karaoke night with your plants is a must! “If you are singing to your plant, you are thinking about it and therefore likely attending to it as well.”
If you have any plant care tips, please share them in the comments below. Happy planting!


From the High Prairie South Peace News
Local agricultural societies and rural utilities will get continued funding and support from the provincial government. This news comes from Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen.
“With a difficult harvest, farmers can at least bank on a government that supports them,” said Dreeshen in a Nov. 7 news release. “The Alberta government is committed to funding important rural initiatives.”
Core annual funding for agricultural societies is being maintained at $11.5 million. Ag societies operate more than 700 facilities across the province, including hockey and curling rinks, community halls and facilities that serve rodeos, fairs, farmers markets, 4-H clubs, ag and safety education.
In the release, the ministry says engagements with farmers will take place over the winter, “to determine their research priorities and then programs will be built to support them.”


It all started with cotton. Oddly enough, cotton grows exceptionally well in the Arizona soil and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company took notice when they found that cotton helped to lengthen the life of their famous tires. Goodyear bought 16,000 acres of Arizona land to begin farming cotton.
In 1918, the company set up the first building on the site--the Organizational House, which served as lodgings for ranch suppliers. They suggested, as did the company's executives who often brought their families to the ranch, that the site would be perfect for a winter vacation spot.
The company took their advice and on Thanksgiving of 1929, The Wigwam officially opened as a guest ranch with a maximum capacity of 24 guests. A golf course with nine holes was built in 1930, with nine more holes following in 1941.
After 80 years and many changes to the site, the Organizational House still stands as a reminder of The Wigwam's small beginnings.


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The One Step rod cutter / windrower is the company’s flagship. The One Step system has simply revolutionized bean harvest. Gone are the days of knifing and windrowing. The One Step accomplishes the pulling and windrowing of crops in a single pass…thus the product’s name: One Step. In less developed production regions of the world, mechanical pulling has replaced harvest typically done with manual labor. The One Step saves precious harvest time and money allowing fewer trips through field.
Following the movement in North America to the One Step system, major producing regions of the world followed. Pickett Equipment has developed significant market presence in Mexico, Brazil, China, South Africa, Chile and Turkey. Other international markets include Argentina, Australia, Puerto Rico, Spain, Hungary, Greece and the Dominican Republic.


Pondering on that first Thanksgiving, I thought of the beauty of family and friends—old and new— sitting together for a meal that included food they’d grown themselves.
Family Home Evening is a good time to discuss how your family could participate in making the earth flourish with nutritious food— according to your amount of interest, space and time. Youth might set specific goals to propel your success. Here are ideas to consider, from simple to extraordinary, along with helpful tips.
*Purchase a pot of living herbs such as basil. A local grocer recommends keeping them in a spot of the kitchen with a cooler, consistent temperature. Another option is a soil-free herb/vegetable garden device with an LED light. It fits on the counter! My brother and sister-in-law in Mesa are foodies who cook scrumptious meals most evenings with herbs grown this way.
*Three feet by three feet of earth can be enough to yield several edibles. Many vegetables sown in spring elsewhere require the coolness of fall or winter months to thrive in the Sonoran Desert. Peas, for example, are best sown here in January and February. Find sowing information about your favorite fruits and veggies on the back of seed packets.
*Want to socialize more with your neighbors? Gardening discussions are ideal between people of the same habitat. Voice your gardening goals. Inquire about their knowledge. Invite them to learn what you’ve discovered. See what interest there is in collaborating. One family might be fans of lettuce and carrots, while another might be delighted to host emerging green beans and cauliflower on their property. Plan a neighborhood smorgasbord! Grow closer together while tending the portion of the earth that you share.
I recently met an expert horticulturalist that happens to live in my neighborhood. Chris Vermeer, who attends the Sun Valley Community Church, started his incredible backyard garden in Chandler five years ago. On his average-sized lot, he produces an enormous variety, including things Arizonans typically think cannot survive this climate. I’ve walked among the thriving papayas, mangoes and sugarcane!
Tips from Chris:
—“It’s all about the soil,” he says. Lay wood chips (or mulch) on top to insulate the soil from UV rays and keep it moist. Keep live seeds of some kind in the ground year-round. Mung beans are a great choice, as they fix nitrogen in the soil. It may take two years before your soil is prepared to offer abundant, delectable results, so start now.
— See online charts regarding companion planting. Having a diversity of edible and non-edible plants confuses bugs with the different scents so they won’t destroy a whole crop. Put bugs to work instead. They’ll help decompose dry plant parts that you’ve purposely dropped to the ground.
—For a fruit tree, “Snip off all the fruit when it’s young. Let it get established in the area and strong for a year or two or it’s going to put a lot of energy into the fruit instead of its roots and immune system.”
Follow Chris on Instagram @thekindredforestaz.


Here we grow! Our very first week open, and while we are still in the process of setting up, we have a timely special to get the 2012 growing season off to an outstanding start.
Save 40% on all winterized perennials.
So what is a winterized perennial? These are the perennials that we had in stock at the end of the 2011 growing season. They were fed, packed with mulch and then covered with a frost cloth to keep them in good condition.
We took the frost cloth off today (Monday) cleaned them up, fed them some fresh plant food and placed them on the tables, ready for your arrival. If you are looking for quality perennials that have an entire growing season under their belt and you want to save a few dollars at the same time, then stop by the Nursery this week.
Just ask one of the Gossett staff to help you find what you're looking for. Great perennials at a great price on a week with great weather! What a way to start the 2012 growing season!


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Please see inside dimensions below. This product is rated 4 stars out of 5 stars. Jumbl’s raised garden bed is made from cedar wood, which the brand said prevents warping and wood rot, as well as repels insects.
This Tiered Raised Garden Bed Gives You Three Differently Sized Areas To Grow Vegetables, Flowers, And Other Plants At Various Heights.
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Battling On – Looking To The Future
Battling On is based on a 124 acre farm in Cornwall and despite the picturesque coves, fishing villages and rolling farmland, Cornwall is a very poor county with some areas being among the most deprived in the UK. Simon Reeve’s TV documentary, Cornwall showed the cruel reality of living in these socio-economically deprived communities where reliance on foodbanks and crisis loans are an everyday reality.
By Nikki Markham MBE
Cornwall relies heavily on the tourism and hospitality industry with a disproportional amount of people in seasonal work which all but dried up during the lockdowns. This in turn led to many individuals and families living in crisis, unable to pay bills or put food on the table. Throughout this period, Battling On provided food and hygiene parcels not only to Veterans but to anyone in need.
Battling On is recognised nationally for its innovative approaches to complex social problems and as we started to emerge from the restrictions and hardships caused by Covid 19 we have been looking to the future at how best to tackle the situation of the poverty trap seasonal work and low wages creates.
The Growing Together Project is an ambitious five-year programme that aims to upskill individuals by training them to work within the horticultural, agricultural and food retail sectors which are desperately short of skilled labour.
It will create a sustainable, environmentally friendly food production hub which will provide low-cost seasonal produce distributed through community networks. The project will also provide volunteering opportunities and gardening classes for those living in rural isolation.
At the heart of the Growing Together Project is the Research Market Garden which is being built to provide a platform for industry experts to work with food producers and businesses to adapt their practices to become more environmentally sustainable while future proofing their businesses against the inevitable impact climate change will have on their production.
The Growing Together Project has already got off to a flying start with Kenny Raybould displaying his vision for the market garden at the RHS Tatton Park Horticultural Show and creating a film that was shown at the G7 conference in Cornwall.
Contact Battling On:
Tel: 01579 384798


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Plants require a number of elements other than those they obtain directly from the atmosphere (carbon and oxygen in the form of carbon dioxide) and from groundwater (hydrogen and oxygen).
All but one of these elements comes from the disintegration of rocks and is captured by plants from the ground. The exception is nitrogen, which represents 78% of the earth's atmosphere.
At earth surface rocks They are also the primary source of nitrogen, which penetrates the soil, indirectly through the atmosphere, and through the soil, penetrates the plants that grow on it.
Most living things are unable to use atmospheric nitrogen to synthesize proteins and other organic substances. Unlike carbon and oxygen, nitrogen is very chemically unreactive, and only certain bacteria and blue algae They have the highly specialized ability to assimilate nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that can be used by cells. Usable nitrogen deficiency is often the main limiting factor for plant growth.
The process by which nitrogen circulates through plants and soil through the action of living organisms is known as the nitrogen cycle.
Much of the nitrogen found in soil comes from dead organic materials, which exist in the form of complex organic compounds such as proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids and nucleotides. However, these nitrogenous compounds are generally rapidly decomposed into simpler substances by soil-living organisms.
At saprophytic bacteria and various fungal species are primarily responsible for the decomposition of dead organic materials. These microorganisms use proteins and amino acids as the source for their own proteins and release excess nitrogen in the form of ammonium (NH4+). This process is called ammonification. Nitrogen may be supplied as ammonia gas (NH3), but this process usually occurs only when decomposing large amounts of nitrogen-rich materials, such as in a large portion of fertilizer or fertilizer. In general, ammonia produced ammonia is dissolved in soil water, where it combines with protons to form the ammonium ion.
Several species of bacteria commonly found in soils are capable of oxidizing ammonia or ammonium. Ammonia oxidation, known as nitrificationis a process that produces energy and the released energy is used by these bacteria to reduce carbon dioxide, just as autotrophic plants use light energy to reduce carbon dioxide. Such organisms are known as chemosynthetic autotrophic agents (different from photosynthetic autotrophs such as plants and algae). At nitrifying bacteria chemosynthetic Nitrosomonas and Nitrosococcus oxidize ammonia to nitrite (NO2-):2 NH 3 + 302 --------> 2 NO2- + 2 H+ + 2 H2O
(ammonia gas) (nitrite)
Nitrite is toxic to higher plants, but rarely accumulates in soil. Nitrobacter, another genus of bacteria oxidizes nitrite to form nitrate (NO3-), again with energy release:
2 NO2- + O2 ---------> 2 NO3-
(nitrite) (nitrate)Nitrate is the form in which almost all nitrogen moves from the soil into the roots.
Few plant species are able to use animal protein as a source of nitrogen. These species, which comprise the carnivorous plants, have special adaptations used to attract and capture small animals. They digest by absorbing nitrogenous compounds and other organic and mineral compounds such as potassium and phosphate. Most carnivorous plants are found in swamps, which are generally strongly acidic and therefore unfavorable to the growth of nitrifying bacteria.
As we have observed, the nitrogen compounds of chlorophyllate plants return to the soil upon their death (or the animals that fed on them), being reprocessed by the soil organisms and microorganisms, absorbed by the roots in the form of nitrate dissolved in the soil water. converted to organic compounds. During this cycle there is always a "loss" of a certain amount of nitrogen, making it unusable for the plant.
One of the main causes of this nitrogen loss is soil removal plants. Cultivated soils often exhibit a steady decline in nitrogen content. Nitrogen can also be lost when the topsoil is beheaded by erosion or when its surface is destroyed by fire. Nitrogen is also removed by leaching; nitrates and nitrites, which are anions, are particularly susceptible to water leaching through the soil. In some soils, denitrifying bacteria break down nitrates and release nitrogen into the air. This process that supplies the bacteria with the oxygen needed for respiration is costly in terms of energy needs (ie.2 can be reduced faster than NO3-) and occurs extensively only in oxygen-deficient soils, that is, in soils that are poorly drained and therefore poorly ventilated.
Sometimes a high proportion of nitrogen in the soil is not available to plants. This immobilization occurs when there is excess carbon. When carbon-rich but nitrogen-poor organic substances, straw is a good example, if they are in abundance in the soil, the microorganisms that attack these substances will need more nitrogen than they contain in order to fully utilize the carbon present. As a result, they will not only use the nitrogen present in the straw or similar material, but also all available nitrogen salts in the soil. Consequently, this imbalance tends to normalize as carbon is supplied as carbon dioxide by microbial respiration, and as the ratio of nitrogen to carbon in the soil increases.Continues after advertising
As we can see, if all the nitrogen that is removed from the ground were not constantly replenished, practically life-giving on this planet would finally disappear. Nitrogen is replenished in the soil by nitrogen fixation. Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas in the air is incorporated into nitrogenous organic compounds and thus introduced into the nitrogen cycle. Fixation of this gas, which can be done to a considerable degree by only a few bacteria and blue algae, is a process on which all living organisms today depend, just as they all ultimately depend on photosynthesis for obtaining energy.
One to two hundred million metric tons of nitrogen is added to the earth's surface each year by biological systems. Man produces 28 million metric tons, most of which are used as fertilizers; However, this process is carried out with high energy cost in terms of fossil fuels. The total amount of energy required for ammonium fertilizer production is currently estimated to be equivalent to 2 million barrels of oil per day. Indeed, it is estimated that the costs of nitrogen fertilization are reaching the point of diminishing profits. Traditional crops in areas such as India do not achieve significantly increased yields using nitrogen fertilizers but have low nitrogen requirements, but are now being replaced by “miracle cereals” and other crops that no longer produce with nitrogen fertilization. - precisely at a time when such treatment is becoming prohibitively expensive.
Of the various classes of nitrogen-fixing organisms, symbiotic bacteria are by far the most important in terms of the total amounts of nitrogen fixed. The most common nitrogen-fixing bacteria is Rhizobium, which is a type of bacteria that invades the roots of legumes (angiosperms of the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae) such as clover, pea, beans, vetches and alfalfa.
The beneficial effects of legumes on the soil are so obvious that they were recognized hundreds of years ago. Theophrastus, who lived in the third century BC wrote that the Greeks used bean crops to enrich the soil. Where legumes grow, a certain amount of “extra” nitrogen can be released into the soil, where it becomes available to other plants. In modern agriculture it is common practice to alternate a non-legume crop such as maize with a legume such as alfalfa. The legumes are then harvested for hay leaving the nitrogen-rich roots, or even better, plowed back in the field. A good crop of alfalfa, which is relocated to the ground, can provide 450 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare. Application of the trace elements cobalt and molybdenum required by symbiotic bacteria greatly increases nitrogen production if these elements are present in limited quantities, as in much of Australia.
Free-living nitrogen-fixing microorganisms
Non-symbiotic bacteria of genera Azotobacter and Clostridium are able to fix nitrogen. Azotobacter is aerobic, whereas Clostridium is anaerobic; Both are common saprophytic bacteria found in the soil. They are estimated to probably supply about 7 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare of soil per year. Another important group includes many photosynthetic bacteria. Free-living blue algae also play an important role in nitrogen fixation. They are crucial for rice cultivation, which is the main diet of more than half of the world's population. Blue algae can also play an important ecological role in nitrogen fixation in the oceans.
The distinction between nitrogen fixation by free-living and symbiotic organisms may not be as strict as traditionally thought. Some microbes occur regularly in the soil around the roots of certain carbohydrate-depleting plants by consuming these compounds and at the same time indirectly providing nitrogen to the plants. Symbiotic associations between normally free-living bacteria such as Azotobacter, and higher plant cells in tissue cultures induced their growth in a nitrogen-deprived artificial medium.Next content: Weather Forecast


S. Korea to provide 50,000 tons of rice as food aid to N. Korea via WFP
정부, WFP 통해 국내산 쌀 5만톤 북한에 지원... "9월 이내로 전달"Seoul will offer food aid to Pyeongyang, in addition to the 8 million U.S. dollars its donating to UN agencies to provide humanitarian assistance to the regime. Officially, 50-thousand tons of rice will be sent through the WFP.Oh Jung-hee has our top story. 50-thousand tons of domestic rice are soon to be shipped as food assistance to North Korea via the World Food Programme.That's a plan South Korea's unification ministry announced on Wednesday."Considering the North's food situation, and after consulting with the World Food Programme, the government has decided to first provide 50,000 tons of rice in aid, hoping it can be delivered to the North Korean people as soon as possible."The government says that there's been communication between Seoul and the WFP, as well as between the WFP and Pyeongyang,... which led to an agreement on this food aid among the three parties.The South Korean government is now getting ready to fine tune details, such as routes and dates regarding the aid delivery, with the WFP.Once all preparations are over, Seoul will hand over the rice to the WFP at a South Korean port, putting the WFP at the helm of the delivery process until the aid reaches North Korea. "The government will do its best in making sure the food is delivered quickly, by September if possible. The government will decide on when and how much additional food aid will be sent to North Korea, after seeing how this one turns out."This is the tenth time South Korea is providing rice to North Korea.South Korea had provided rice to the North occasionally from 1995 until 2010... as loans or contributions to help the regime cope with natural disasters, such as flood damage.But these were Seoul's direct assistance to the North... and it's the first time for Seoul to send rice through the WFP. In early May, the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization announced that over 10 million people in the North or about 40-percent of the population are suffering from food shortage... and that almost 1-point-4 million tons of food aid are necessary to counter the crisis.Seoul says it can't turn a blind eye when the people of North Korea are in need of assistance.The government adds that the food aid will help in not only reigniting the two Koreas' reconciliation process, but also contribute to creating a positive atmosphere for negotiations between Pyeongyang and Washington.Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News.


And Welcome to my website HomeGardenGift.com.
My name is Millie Leah Mansell, and like you, I absolutely LOVE gardening and taking care of my little patch of earthy lawn!
As a child I was fortunate to have outdoor adventurous grandparents who loved gardening and growing food.
I was around my grandparents’ garden all the time. It left a profound influence on me!
I learnt so much from them and I’m still learning!
I’m so obsessed with Gardening that I finally decided to create a website around it.
This is where I can share my personal gardening experiences with you. Provide you with useful tips, and new idea’s on how you can make the best out of your garden paradise.
I have been an enthusiastic gardener all of my life and I plan to keep it that way.
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The paddle plant is a blooming succulent with flat, wide, spoon-shaped jade green leaves with a crimson flush. This low-maintenance succulent is distinguished by its wide spatulate leaves. The paddle plant, also known as the ‘flapjack’ succulent, is simple to care for all it needs is lots of sunshine and dry, sandy soil.
Paddle plants come in two kinds that might appear very similar. Both are members of the Crassulaceae succulent family’s Kalanchoe genus. There are minor differences between Kalanchoe thyrsiflora and Kalanchoe luciae succulent forms, however.
All the information you need about growing paddle plants indoors can be found on this page. In addition, you will learn how to distinguish between the two types of paddle plants. At the end of the article, you’ll find tips on how to overcome challenges when growing paddle plants at home.
Caring For Your Paddle Plant
To care for a paddle plant, set it in direct sunshine in a warm, dry location. The optimum soil for the kalanchoe paddle plant in sandy soil with good drainage. Only water the succulent when the soil is completely dry. Keep the temperature between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (16 and 29 degrees Celsius).
Facts about Paddle Plants
The evergreen succulents Kalanchoe luciae and Kalanchoe thyrsiflora are members of the Crassulaceae family. Paddle plants have rosette-shaped leaves that are thick and waxy green. Kalanchoe luciae has redder foliage. The jade-green leaves feature lovely red tones.
Paddle plants flourish in the sun and thrive in warm, dry environments. These heat-loving succulents can’t stand the cold and will die if the temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). Paddle plants may only be found outside in USDA zones 10 to 12.
Paddle plants are named for their broad, spoon-shaped, rounded leaves. These 2 Kalanchoe species are also known as ‘flapjacks,’ ‘desert cabbage, “red pancakes,’ and ‘white lady.’
The paddle plant, also known as the flapjack succulent, grows between 1 and 2 feet (30–60 cm) tall. When grown in pots, however, the succulent grows compactly and seldom exceeds 10″ in height.
Flowers from Paddle Plants
A blooming succulent, the paddle plant produces tubular blooms at the end of a long stalk. Flowers range in hue from yellow to green and bloom in late winter to early spring. Flower stems on paddle plants may grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) tall.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora blooms have a sweeter perfume than Kalanchoe luciae blossoms and are more intensely scented. After blooming, the paddle plant dies. The plant, however, will continue to develop from the little ‘baby’ kalanchoes since it generates so many offsets. It’s important to know that paddle plants rarely blossom inside.
Leaves of Paddle Plant
Flapjack succulents feature appealing wedge-shaped gray-green leaves that taper toward the plant’s base. Paddle plant leaves are paddle-like or spoon-shaped and have no stems. As a basal rosette, the lovely squishy succulent leaves develop.
The term ‘flapjacks’ derives from the way the rosette leaves are arranged, which is similar to how pancakes are stacked. The alternative term for the rosettes is ‘desert cabbage,’ which relates to their cabbage-like form.
Paddle Plant Care Instructions
What Kind of Light Does a Paddle Plant Require?
Kalanchoe luciae and Kalanchoe thyrsiflora, both paddle plants, thrive in strong light. A sunny windowsill is ideal for growing a paddle plant. To avoid leaf burn throughout the summer, it’s a good idea to shield the succulent from direct sunshine.
Give paddle plants as much sunshine as possible throughout the winter months. The lovely crimson hue of the Kalanchoe thyrsiflora leaves is enhanced by direct sunshine. The leaves of Kalanchoe luciae are more intensely crimson than the foliage of Kalanchoe thyrsiflora.
Paddle plants may thrive in the shade as well. The succulent foliage, on the other hand, loses its red tinges and turns a pale jade green tint. As the leaves extend toward the light, the rounded obovate leaves will likewise grow elongated.
The Best Soil for Succulent Paddle Plants
A paddle plant, like other succulents, has to be grown in loose, aerated, sandy soil with good drainage. You should make sure the soil dries out quickly between waterings. Draining holes in the container to let water to drain freely is essential for healthy paddle plant growth.
Make a succulent soil mix for paddle plants by mixing two parts potting soil, one part perlite, and one part coarse horticultural sand. This potting mix helps water to drain rapidly while yet retaining enough moisture to keep succulent roots healthy. You may also add more sand to the succulent potting mix for desert plants.
Paddle plants are best grown in clay pots when grown indoors. The porous material allows the soil to dry faster, reducing the risk of excess soil moisture.
Watering a Paddle Plant
When the top 2″ or 3″ (5–7.5 cm) of soil is fully dry, water a paddle plant succulent. A flapjack succulent may only require watering every two weeks throughout the summer. Water it as little as possible or not at all throughout the winter.
Succulent paddle plants can withstand drought. So, rather than overwatering them, it’s always best to submerge them.
When it comes to watering paddle plants, the best advice is to let the soil dry up first. Although every two weeks is recommended, this is only a guideline. Temperature, container type, potting mix, and sunshine, for example, may all influence how often you water a paddle plant.
Poke your finger into the dirt 2″ (5 cm) before watering. It’s time to water the plant if the potting mix is completely dry.
The Ideal Temperature for Paddle Plant Growth
The paddle plant thrives at temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C). The heat-loving succulent, on the other hand, will thrive in temperatures as low as 60°F (16°C) and as high as 85°F (29°C). Kalanchoe plants can withstand temperatures as low as 30°F (-1°C) before their leaves are destroyed.
The wonderful part about Kalanchoe flapjack succulents is that they can thrive at any temperature. So keep the potted paddle plant away from a chilly draft, an open window, or a hot air vent. Changing temperatures will stress the plant, causing its spoon-shaped leaves to droop or curl.
If you reside in USDA zones 10 through 12, you may cultivate paddle plants outside. Kalanchoe plants can be grown in pots outside in the summer and brought inside when the temperature goes below 60°F (16°C) if you live in a colder area.
Humidity Requirements for Paddle Plants
For effective care of paddle plants, keep the average room humidity below 40%. Known only from the arid climate of South Africa, paddle plants are endemic.
To minimize fungal disease and powdery mildew, the foliage must also be protected from dampness and moisture.
What to Feed a Paddle Plant
During the growth season, paddle plants benefit from light fertilizing every two months. Use half strength of balanced houseplant fertilizer. You may also use a fertilizer made specifically for succulents and cactus plants. Paddle plants should not be fertilized over the winter to promote optimal development.
Paddle Plant Pruning Instructions
Pruning paddle plants remove leggy growth and allow for leaf propagation. A mature paddle plant can also grow densely, crowding away offsets or infant plants. Flower stalks should be pruned to focus the plant’s energy on producing the fleshy leaves, according to some plant specialists.
To prune a paddle plant, cut the stems at the soil level with sterilized tools. There may be numerous succulent leaves on a stalk that resemble a cabbage rosette. Leaf cuttings can then be used to propagate new leaves.
Should you let your flapjack succulents to blooming? Many people dismiss tubular Kalanchoe blossoms as trivial and unworthy of preservation. The bloom stem can be snipped short to keep the succulent’s development contained. Cutting the blooms will not hurt the paddle plant and may even help it grow more quickly.
How to Grow a Paddle Plant from Seed
Leaf cuttings, offsets, and seeds are commonly used to propagate paddle plants. Paddle kalanchoe plants should be propagated in the spring or summer.
To reproduce through leaf cuttings, remove a few healthy leaves as near to the stem as possible from the mother plant. Allow the wound to heal by placing it on a paper towel for a few days. Place the sliced leaf in a tiny container filled with succulent soil. Place the tray in a bright spot and spray the soil every now and then to keep it moist.
Replanting offsets is the simplest technique to propagate a paddle plant. Look for little microscopic plants around the base of the shrub. Remove them with a sharp knife or by hand. Then, in indirect sunlight, plant the newborn succulent in wet potting soil.
Place the seeds in a damp, permeable medium and lightly cover with soil to produce paddle plants from seed. Maintain temperatures between 71°F and 76°F (22°C – 25°C) by covering the seed tray with plastic and placing it in dappled light. Before transplanting the kalanchoe seedlings to a larger container, wait till they appear.
Diseases Affecting the Growth of Paddle Plants
Plant diseases that attack paddle plants include root rot and powdery mildew. Always water Kalanchoe succulents properly to keep them free of fungal disease. Water only when the soil is dry, and avoid spraying water on the leaves.


The famous "Mocha" was named after the port of Mocha, which is the origin of the global coffee trade.
It was the coffee bean that Ansi sang about… Yemen was the first land where coffee was grown, and it is unknown when this activity began but the first deal to sell coffee from Yemen to Europe was in 1628.
Historians record the burgeoning of coffee consumption in Yemen with the Sufis who used it to help them worship and stay up late and that was more than 500 years ago in the early 15th century. They were the first to drink it in social gatherings and then became a popular drink.
Some historians date the beginning of coffee cultivation to the fifth century AD where Yemenis identified the coffee tree in the area of Al-Odain now administratively located in Ibb governorate.
It is noteworthy that the Portuguese were the first to taste the Yemeni coffee when hosted by the Sheikh of Mocha and offered them a “black drink” that refreshes the body and gives peace of mind, and that was the first commercial deal for Yemeni coffee in Mocha with the Dutch in 1628.
Coffee growing in Yemen began to expand year after year until the Yemeni coffee became a landmark of high quality offering to the finest ruling families, whether in Europe, India or other countries of the world, where Yemen dominated the trade in coffee for more than 200 years. Yemeni coffee exports to the world reached about 20,000 tons per year at the beginning of the eighteenth century.
Yemen used to be, not much of a difference!
Photos taken for Mr. AbdulMajeed’s and garden and other details.


Kerala Labour Movement (KLM) is the official organ of Kerala Catholic Bishop's Council's (KCBC) Commission for Labour working for the Welfare and Empowerment of the workers, especially the unorganized workers in Kerala. It was functional since 1972 and has the history of four decades of selfless service in the empowerment of the unorganized workers of the State. KLM outreach to the grass roots is ensured through the diocesan network of KLM and the network of the workers forums. Some of the workers forums organized by KLM have now been registered as the independent trade unions in par with any other trade unions in the State. KLM has been recognized as the founder member of the Workers India Federation (WIF), the national body of the different labour movements and NGOs working with unorganized labourers The KLM aims at the spiritual, cultural, economical and social upliftment and development of the labourers and their families.
During this year KLM focused attention for promoting / strengthening farmers clubs and undertook various activities for attaining self sufficiency in agriculture production through a project for promotion of organic farming and terrace cultivation supported by Caritas India. The project gave support to 300 families in 6 regions. The existing farmers club were converted as KLM units from December 2016, covering the labourers in unorganized sector such as construction work, tailoring work, domestic work, small scale work, etc. The activities organized under the auspices of KLM include: a one day awareness and demonstration class on integral pest management; two classes on soil testing and remedial measures; awareness class on energy conservation in 6 regions; one day training on organic farming and terrace cultivation in 5 regions covering 158 participants leadership training in 5 regions; training on value added products from jack fruit and mango for the farmers in 5 foranesincome generation training on squash, jam and pickle making for 187 women in 6 regions; distribution of 400 grow bags, vegetable seedlings and manure to 265 farmers in 6 regions; exposure visit of 30 farmers to Mitraniketan to learn modern methods of cultivation and distribution of cash award for best performing organic farmers.
The workers in the tile factories and wood industries were first organized at Thalore - Ollur in Thrissur by Fr. Jenicius CMI in the year 1957 - 59. It was an alternative to the workers who were tempted to the political parties especially the communism and later since 1959 it was supported by the diocese of Trichur. This labour's organization was "Catholic Labour Association" (CLA). Later in December 1968 a seminar was conducted in St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary for the delegates from the Dioceses of Kerala. There were 300 persons from 16 dioceses. Later in January, 1974 the CLA convened a meeting at Madona Sehiyona in Thrissur, which is said to be the beginning of Kerala Labour Movement. This meeting asked the Church in Kerala to creatively active among the workers for their integral development and empowerment.
Thus the KCBC constituted the commission for the labour being Archbishop Mar Joseph Pawvathil the Chairman, Bishop Mar Joseph Kundukulam and Dr. Bernard Perera the Members and Msgr Thomas Thalachira the secretary. The important years and events to be remembered are 1974, the Diocesan Chaplains met in Changanassery, the leaders' meetings at Thrikkakara in 1976 and at Pala in 1977. It was in the workers' camp at Manjummel where 65 labourers from 17 dioceses have attended on 23-29 of October 1977 a decision taken that the KLM should give attention to the fishermen and the agricultural workers and their issues regarding their dignity, security and empowerment. Later in 1978 a joint May Day message by the bishops was published and the rules and regulations of KLM were approved. But the KLM was in sleepy and in 2000 it was again activated by Bishop Joshwa Mar Ignatius the chairman and Fr. Jose Vattakkuzhi the secretary. Than the president of KLM was Mr. P.L. George from Thrissur, The General Secretary was Mr. Joseph Jude from Varapuzha and the treasure was Mr. Binni P. Joseph from Thiruvananthapuram.


At East Potomac Golf Course, we have converted all our fairways and tees to Bermuda grass. This hardy grass is capable of sustaining extreme heat, sun and drought. Also, our Bermuda turf is capable of living on smaller quantities of water!
The transition is part of our commitment to being environmentally conscious and to improve our quality of play. Bermuda is an extra tough variant of turf species, able to be mowed close to the ground and withstand high levels of foot and cart traffic.
In the winter months, the Bermuda will turn into a tan shade as temperatures drop and return to green in the spring. The fairways will firm up in the cold, offering a new challenge for golfers. We hope you enjoy this upgrade to our golf courses at East Potomac!


Clifton Hollow Golf Club is accepting applications for the Assistant Superintendent position. Clifton Hollow is an 18-hole facility located 8 miles south of Hudson Wisconsin. It is a privately owned daily fee golf course. The golf course opened in 1974 and is situated on 143 acres. Our management philosophy includes using the latest technology to maintain the golf course efficiently and produce excellent playing conditions. We have a double row Rainbird irrigation system utilizing smartphone remote control. Recently we updated our pumpstation with two VFD controllers with remote monitoring and control. Additionally, our maintenance equipment includes a Toro 5800 with Frost GPS spray system.
An ideal candidate would have excellent communications skills, a strong work ethic and above all enjoy working at a golf course. We are looking for a self-starter interested in a collaborative role maintaining a nearly 50 year old club.
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(FOX19) - This summer's drought is not only affecting your cooling bill, but your food budget as well.
Recent federal figures indicate retail prices for all food will increase up to 3.5% this year and again next year.
Corn prices are driving the price hike in particular, spiking almost 23% last month.
The U.S. produces more corn than any other country.
The agriculture department says more than half of all U.S. counties are disaster zones.
Not only is the dry weather driving up prices, but it's dropping the food supply that helps feed the nation's hungry.
An entire section of the Shared Harvest food bank should be stocked with fresh produce like onions and carrots and apples, but those commodities are in short supply because of the drought.
Tina Osso with Shared Harvest says fresh produce supplies are drying up. "The million and a half pounds of fresh produce that we distribute happens between now and the end of the year and that's not going to happen this year".
Osso says that's a big bite out of the 6 million pounds of food the Fairfield non-profit distributes to soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters in a five county area.
To make matters worse, Osso says surplus from the USDA is also drying up. "As time goes on and the effects of the climate on our crops we're going to be seeing more and more loads from USDA canceled and that really is the mainstay of charitable food distribution".
Shared Harvest supplies the food pantry in Fairfield where manager Diane Rayer says the demand just keeps growing. "About 25% of our customers every week are new. July was a record month with 171 families served in just this area".
Rayer says supplies from the food bank are being stretched thinner and thinner. "Our poundage went down from about 1800 pounds last month to about 1200 pounds this month".
Shortages are being felt at even the larger agencies like the Freestore Foodbank, according to CEO Kurt Reiber. "The drought has not only impacted our ability to source that product, but also the cost of that food has risen quite dramatically".


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Khalfe Developers Private Limited is a reliable name when it comes to rice production and supply worldwide. The company can supply both, medium and long grain rice. The white rice in the offering is a medium grain, organic variety without polishing. We make sure that the rice is absolute pure in form. White rice is low in fibre which makes it easy to digest and is well suited for people having digestion related problems. Long grain organic rice with 99% purity can be obtained in different packs as well. Our company has the capacity of supplying twenty thousand kilograms of Indian rice a month.


World Food Day will take place in Thomond Park on Oct 16th
Limerick’s culinary community and Thomond Park is marking World Food Day with a unique food festival, showcasing the delights of global cuisine. World Food Day is held annually on October 16th to commemorate the founding of the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The programme is aimed at increasing awareness on topical issues around food production. World Food Day in Thomond Park will showcase the very best foods from over 14 different countries, including France, Italy, Ghana, Nigeria, Poland, Latvia and Ireland, to name but a few. Guests are invited to enjoy a whirlwind of entertainment and cuisine from nationalities all over the world.
“Its crucial that we all take a moment to think about where our food comes from and the challenges facing the people who produce our food”, said Pat O’Sullivan, owner of Masterchefs Hospitality. “Hopefully an event like this will highlight the conversation about where food comes from, who cultivates it, and how we can make the food system more just and sustainable”. Around the world, in private homes, farmers markets, schools and public events, people will gather to break bread together and have a conversation about the food that sustains all of us and the solution we can all contribute to make the world a better place; efforts that this World Food Day aims to highlight and bring attention to the injustices of the global food system and get on the path to change.”
Limerick’s celebration of World Food Day takes place on October 16th at 7pm and this magical evening begins with music and entertainment, provided by several nationalities, while guests sip drinks and enjoy the reception. Guest chefs from around the world will provide live cookery demonstrations on the main stage while you mingle in the aroma of international cuisine. Tasting vouchers are provided with a complimentary glass of wine and if you want to make a night of it more vouchers can be purchased at the event. All proceeds from this event will go to Self Help Africa, an association working with rural communities to help them improve their farms and their livelihoods.
Tickets are only €20.00 and are available from Thomond Park on 061-421106 or Gaye Moore on 087-2766012.


If you want to promote root growth in your plants, consider buying Metrop MR1 fertilizer. This is a high-concentrated growth fertilizer. This product contains both high-nitrogen and high-phosphorus ingredients to support healthy root growth. This fertilizer can help you grow plants at an accelerated rate, and its formula is also compatible with all kinds of plant types.
Metrop MR1 High Phosphorus Growth fertilizer
With a high phosphorus content, the Metrop MR1 high phosphorus growth fertilizer will make your plants’ roots stronger. This is especially helpful during the flowering stage, when the plant’s root system is critical for the strength and health of the plant. It also contains essential trace elements that plants need to produce hormones and vitamins. As a result, your plants will have a better taste and health.
METROP MR1 is a high-concentration, fast-acting growth fertilizer with bio-minerals and natural extracts. Whether you’re cultivating in the ground or in pots, this nutrient is designed to provide all the necessary nutrients for root growth. It’s also biodegradable and free of harmful coloring.
METROP MR1 contains magnesium and phosphorus for maximum root growth. The high-phosphorus content is important for the root system of plants, because most of their phosphorus content is in their roots. Because of this, your plants’ roots need to have plenty of phosphorus to grow big and strong. This fertilizer also contains magnesium, a key mineral for the correct synthesis of chlorophyll.
Buy Metrop MR1 fertilizer for root growth
If you want your roots to grow as big and strong as you want them to be, you need to use METROP MR1 fertilizer for root growth. This fast-acting concentrated growth fertilizer contains a high level of phosphorus. Combined with a root stimulator, this fertilizer will give your plants the nutrients they need to grow as big and strong as they can be.
It is also suitable for hydroponics. It is 100% natural and does not contain harmful dyes or chemicals. It is made of pure raw materials, suitable for all substrates, and is non-toxic. Depending on the type of soil you have, you can apply this fertilizer every day. You should make sure that it is stored in a cool, dry place and that it is not in the reach of children.
The high level of phosphorus ensures that root growth will be explosive. This fertilizer is also rich in potassium, which will help your plants grow more vigorously. It also contains a high amount of magnesium, which optimizes the synthesis of proteins and chlorophyll.
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A1 MR1 Growth fertilizer is a concentrated liquid plant fertilizer that contains high phosphorus and is specially designed for the growth phase. Its components are very pure and contain high concentrations of all the necessary macro and micro-elements for plant growth. It is formulated to deliver maximum yield, and is safe for use on all substrates.
Metrop MR1 grow fertilizer is made from high quality plant extracts. It is free of harmful colouring agents and water-based solutions. All the raw materials used in its formulation are natural and pure. The product is biodegradable, and must be stored in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight.


We’re continuously innovating and using market insights to develop new products that consumers will love. Our commitment is inherent throughout PDM, in delivering the best tasting produce and ongoing growth & development.
In 2019, we launched the first phase of our brand-new dedicated innovation centre with a purpose-built pilot plant facility and development kitchen. This centre is dedicated to developing newness, freshness and products that give consumers convenient healthy tasty salad solutions.
We work closely with all specialist seed houses trialling and developing new and different flavours and leaf types, bringing fresh newness to market, faster.
Shoppers, consumers and our customers are at the heart of our insight and innovation development. Using extensive qualitative and quantitative methods to deliver fresh and new first to market flavours and concepts.
We believe that innovation should flow throughout the whole business, which is why we’re constantly delivering new ideas from automation and packaging development and reduction to deliver longer shelf life and reduce food waste.
Investing in precision farming technology, machinery and resource management to utilise and protect the environment is crucial to us. Our team is made up of product experts and in-house engineers who work in partnership with specialist suppliers to review and improve our processes, continuously building our own innovative technology that lessens the impact on the ground and the crops.
We’re proud to work in partnership with some of Britain’s leading retailers, foodservice companies, wholesalers and specialist outlets.


Issue 10, August 2009
|Prospects for the Future|
Despite the success of Oportunidades in getting resources into the hands of the rural poor, there is still a shortage of basic services in rural areas. More schools and hospitals are badly needed, as are water, sanitation, and telecommunications.
Broader reforms are also needed, including crop insurance, access to credit and agricultural technology, and all of the benefits of private land ownership. Many experts believe that farmers should be able to obtain mortgages, sell their land, and enter into partnerships with each other. NGOs are beginning to help organize rural communities to improve their leverage with the government.
More trade policy reforms in the context of NAFTA would also help to diminish the advantage enjoyed by US-subsidized agriculture and improve the profitability of Mexico’s farms. If agriculture could be made more lucrative by maximizing the potential of labor and land, fewer farmers would need to turn to supplemental activities such as seasonal migration to the US, day labor, and drug trafficking to feed their families.


In my spare time, I have been collecting ideas for day trips in Provence, the Drôme and Gard. We will do these outings between excursions to favorite Provencal markets, cooking, wine tasting and visits with family and friends. If the weather is bad, we'll just cozy up in front of a roaring fire.
We will visit family members I have known all my life near Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and Montpellier. I know that may sound strange but let me explain. Two of our favorite relatives are André and Mauricette, a charming elderly couple we only got to know about 5 years ago.
André and Mauricette live in a small house near the railroad tracks on the other side of the Rhône River from Avignon just outside Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, home to Chartreuse de Val de Bénédiction and Fort Saint-André. Through André, I learned that his father Louis and his brother who was my grandfather Ulysses, married sisters.
|View down the Rhône River toward Avignon|
André worked for many years starting back in 1956 for the SNCF, France's national state-owned railway company. He loves to ride his bike, he has pedaled up the 1910-meter-high mighty Mont Ventoux many times, and he loves to work in his garden. André has a big green thumb.
Mauricette is a sweet lady, always happy for us to visit. Invariably, she offers something to drink and nibble, usually cookies or some type of fruit tart. Both André and Mauricette are artists, the walls of their little house are covered with their paintings. We have several hanging on our walls in Sablet.
|Me, André, Matthias, Mauricette, and Shirley|
As I mentioned, the cousins live in a small house bought back in 1959. The house is small, but they have a good size lot planted with fruit trees, flowers and vegetables except for a small chicken coop and several compost piles. Unlike here in the US, where most people fill their lots with lawn, André and many other French people use their lots for kitchen gardens.
As you can see from the pictures which follow, André has a kitchen garden or potager as they are called in France which is the envy of foodies like me who wish they had a large assortment of fruits, vegetables and herbs just a few steps from their kitchen.
André grafts eggplants onto tomato stalks because he thinks it increases the production of eggplants.
|Eggplant grafted onto a tomato plant|
We discovered as we visited Provencal markets that there was no kale for sale. It was hard to believe, given how widely used and available kale is in the United States. Then I read about Kristen Beddard, a 29-year-old American who has made it her mission to make kale as common as lettuce in France.
Shirley decided to help her and sent a package of kale seeds to André. As you can see below, kale grows as easily in France as it does in the United States. Now if only they could figure out what to do with it.
|Kale and lettuce|
|Beets and zucchini|
Like his cousin André, my father Daniel loved to garden. He was famous for his many rose bushes around the house. I don't think my father grafted vegetable plants or harvested seeds for planting the next year, all routine things for André. Do all French gardeners do this?
|Carrots and lettuces|
|Fountain André built to camouflage his water pipe and hoses|
Shirley doesn't believe me, but I wish we had a garden like André. We have a half a dozen steel water troughs, the kind used for cattle, which Shirley has turned into a kitchen garden where she grows tomatoes, lettuce, kale, zucchini, herbs, and eggplants which we enjoy throughout the summer and fall.
Here in Northern California, daffodils have bloomed, and the vineyards have new carpets of bright yellow mustard. The soil is not warm enough for planting vegetables, probably not in Provence either. But I know that André will be preparing the soil and getting ready for planting soon.
À bientôt André and Mauricette. Thanks for the inspiration for the garden. Have a great day friends. Chat soon.


Banana Poovan 500 Gm
Banana - Poovan : Banana poovan , We hurt bananas! And, so should you, because Bananas are a really great dietary source for potassium and magnesium. These are the two nutrients that are vital and indispensable for heart health. Bananas are high in several antioxidants, which may help lower the risk of many diseases! It is generally cultivated as a perennial crop. Tamil Nadu is the leading producer of Poovan cultivar owing to its climatic and marginal soil condition. Poovan is also commercially cultivated for leaf industry throughout Tamil Nadu and in certain parts of Kerala. Fruit is slightly acidic, firm and has typical sour-sweet aroma. Fruits turn to attractive golden yellow on ripening. But it is highly susceptible to Banana Bract Mosaic Viral (BBMV) disease and Banana Streak Virus, (BSV), which cause considerable reduction in yield.


Becoming a Vendor
There are no additional training opportunities scheduled for the 2019 season. If you wish to be a vendor on Saturdays for the 2019 season you will need to contact Bonnie Hopkins at email@example.com for special consideration.
The 2019 market season will run from June 8-Oct 26, 2019. Saturdays markets run from 8am-12pm throughout the season. The Tuesday markets begin July 9, 2019 will continue until October 22, 2019, from 4-6pm. The market will once again be held at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park in Farmington, NM.
If you wish to be a vendor, please visit the Vendor Information page, visit the Extension Office website here or call 505-334-9496 for additional information.
The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community. The market is open to the public and is a family friendly environment.
We are located at the Farmington Museum and Visitors Center at Gateway Park, 3401 E. Main Street, Farmington NM.
For the safety of the market and our valued customers, please, no pets (other than official service pets) or smoking inside the market. Thank you for your continued support!
Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization.


Early this summer, I decided to try my luck at growing a garden…again. Now, I’m definitely not known for my green thumb. Matter of fact, most plants that I have brought home in the past have quickly wound up brown and crunchy. It was funny – as I was strolling around the garden center of my local Home Depot, I kept imagining the plants shivering in fear as they screamed “Don’t pick me! Please, please don’t pick me!” I handed over my credit card to pay for my tomatoes, various herbs, and rose bushes and I got the feeling that I was flushing a nice chunk of change down the toilet. I asked the cashier to wish me luck as I pushed the cart out to my car.
Well, things turned out quite differently this time around. My garden flourished! I was mostly amazed by my tomato plants that grew taller than me (I’m about 5’4”). I especially loved the heirloom tomatoes because of their odd shape and beautiful orangey-red color with hints of yellow and green. My basil and rosemary plants also took off and so I was able to get a few nice caprese salads out of the deal. Is it possible that I inherited my mom’s and grandma’s green thumb after all?
After putting in all of this hard work, my husband and I ended up selling our house just a few weeks ago and so I’ve been forced to leave my little garden behind. And due to stress of buying a new house and then moving, I’ve not had much time for painting over the past month. However, this week I was finally able to sit down and complete this quick painting of my heirloom tomatoes that I’ve been dying to do. I think this painting will serve as a proud little reminder of our old home and as proof that I can in fact actually grow something.
Title: The Family Heirlooms
Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
Size: 8 x 6
Price: Not for sale
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Howdy. I am Vanessa, the owner and operator of Moser Manor Farms. Jeff, my better half is lovingly dubbed, The Farmhand, handling everything from construction to customer relations, because he is just prettier to look at. We met through mutual friends in my hometown of San Diego when he served in the US Navy. He was a Nebraska farm boy and a far cry from anything I ever imagined for myself, but nearly twenty years later, here we are, rearing and homeschooling our three children on our small acre farm in beautiful Southeast Tennessee.
We have a passion for sustainability farming and homesteading. And we want to share it with you.
Will Allen has been pivotable figure for me and my vision of urban farming. As a nurse, I see the value in prevention in terms of health and want to share our farm with the community, bringing people back to the importance of real foods, like sustainably grown veggies and farm fresh eggs. We have a deep respect for the land we inhabit. Here on our farm we aim to leave it better than we found it because we realize it is on loan to us from the next generation.
Our nuggets are our mini farmhands. We homeschool our children, integrating our farm as a living, learning environment. Our hope is to inspire a love and respect for the environment. We teach them everything from gardening, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and cooking from what we produce right here on our farm. They are my only assistants. In fact, in my absence while I am at work, they are solely responsible for farm operations.
We realize the next generation is our future and we aim to be intentional, investing in a counterculture of convenience. By embracing a love for "simpler" times, we hope to make a grassroots change for our children


Finding your suitable readers for food for weed plants is not easy. You may need consider between hundred or thousand products from many store. In this article, we make a short list of the best readers for food for weed plants including detail information and customer reviews. Let’s find out which is your favorite one.
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1. Advanced Nutrients Liquid Fertilizer 250Ml
Value for money is the ultimate aim of every person out there. You want the best you can (Or better) for the bucks you pay. In terms of Food For Weed Plants, Advanced Nutrients Liquid Fertilizer 250Ml would be your best bet for getting a value for money. Launched Quite time Ago Advanced Nutrients Liquid Fertilizer 250Ml was the best-sold product and even today, the sales number speak.
Having such amazing features, all this is bundled up at a cost, which may seem high for few, but is actually very good if you compare its features. Our bet is Advanced Nutrients Liquid Fertilizer 250Ml would be the Best Food For Weed Plants for Money.
2. Greenview Fairway Fertilizer Crabgrass Preventer
- Not available for sale in AK, CA, or HI
- Covers 5,000 sq ft
- Kills 200+ tough lawn weeds
- blocks crabgrass, kills weeds, feeds lawn
- Do not use on St. Augustine grass in Florida, or on dichondra and carpet grass as serious lawn injury will result
- Pro-grade, professional DIY results
- 1 Application = 3 lawn treatments
- 65% slow-release nitrogen formulation, steady even feeding up to 12 weeks
- proprietary formula kills dandelions and seedling crabgrass at the same time
- GreenView Yard Wide Guarantee – Your Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money Back
GreenView Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed & Feed plus Crabgrass Preventer performs three tasks: provides a crabgrass preventer, lawn fertilizer, and broadleaf weed killer all rolled into one application for the spring. In addition, the broadleaf weed control is effective on over 200 weeds ask listed on the label. Crabgrass is prevented and destroyed up to 4 weeks after germination, so apply it when dandelions bloom. This formulation also features both immediate release and controlled-released nutrients that provide continuous feeding for up to 12 weeks. For use on established bahiagrass, bermudagrass, buffalograss, centipedegrass, fine fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescues, and zoysiagrass
3. Preen Garden Weed Preventer Plus Plant Food – 13 lb. Bag Covers 2080 sq. ft.
- Balanced fertilizer promotes abundant blooms, increased yields and strong root development
- It prevents weeds and feeds plants in one easy step
- One application feeds your plants and prevents weeds for up to three months
- Safe for use around over 200 established flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs
- Use anytime during the spring, summer, or fall in flower and ornamental garden beds, around ground covers, trees, and shrubs
Going ahead with our list, we have something very specific to a specific audience. Yes, Preen Garden Weed Preventer Plus Plant Food – 13 lb. Bag Covers 2080 sq. ft. has a very selective audience with specific taste. It satisfies customer expectations (Given that your expectations don’t cross a limit) and it adds value for money but more importantly, it adds a style to the user which can be your fashion statement.
Preen Garden Weed Preventer Plus Plant Food – 13 lb. Bag Covers 2080 sq. ft. is definitely the must-buy for those who need a little of both quality and price efficiency and as per our analysis, Preen Garden Weed Preventer Plus Plant Food – 13 lb. Bag Covers 2080 sq. ft. easily gets the award of Best Food For Weed Plants Under 100$.
4. Miracle Gro Performance Organics Nutrition Granules
- Use Miracle-Gro Performance Organics All Purpose Plant Nutrition Granules to feed your plants, flowers, vegetables, and herbs – just sprinkle directly from the bag to apply
- In as little as 7 days you’ll start to see results (vs unfed plants)
- For use with both in-ground and container plants
- Reapply every 4-6 weeks and water regularly for best results
- Enjoy Miracle-Gro results with organic and natural ingredients
Miracle Gro Performance Organics Nutrition Granules is a veteran in the market and has been here for a long time. It offers something of a unique feature which no other competitor offers.
Go for Miracle Gro Performance Organics Nutrition Granules if you want to try out something of a fusion of new and classic. Fun & Interesting Fact about Food For Weed Plants is that even though Miracle Gro Performance Organics Nutrition Granules is a veteran, the users are mostly younger generation. You can say fashion makes a turn after a century or so and things repeat.
5. Chapin G390 Fertilizer Herbicides Pesticides
- Delivers up to 20 gallons of finished spray. Works with all water soluble fertilizers and weed killers
- Fingertip on/off control. Built-in Anti-Siphon feature prevents backflow
- Fits onto any hose end
- Durable, chemical resistant and rustproof polyethylene construction
- Removable fan-spray nozzle for quick coverage of large areas or a continuous stream for more direct application
The Chapin 20-Gallon Lawn sprayer fits onto any hose end and offers up to 20 gallons of finished spray, a built-in anti-siphon feature to prevent backflow, fingertip on/off control, durable, chemical resistant and rustproof polyethylene construction. It automatically mixes liquid concentrate with water. We also offer full technical support via our Customer Service Team at 800-950-4458 and product information at chapinmfg.com
From the Manufacturer
Our residential, professional and industrial sprayers are designed to meet the needs of your lawn, garden, home, farm, professional, or commercial project. With a focus on innovation gained through industry knowledge, Chapin products have been manufactured with excellence in the United States using global components for more than 130 years. We offer full technical support at 800-950-4458 to help you find the right sprayer for your application or visit our website at chapinmfg.com for more product information and specifications. Chapin, the way to spray since 1884.
6. Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula
- Start with Grow Big Hydro for abundant green growth
- Grow Big produces lush, vegetative, compact growth
- Big Bloom Plant Food concentrate is ideal for all flowering and fruiting plants
- A three-pack of favorite liquid fertilizers from FoxFarm
- Switch to Tiger Bloom at the first sign of bud set or flowering
- Get the right juice for the right use
- Use Big Bloom throughout all growing cycles to heal root systems and increase nutrient cycling
- Tiger Bloom is an ultra-potent, fast-acting, high-phosphorus fertilizer
- Ideal for mature, late-season flowers and fruit
Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula is a relatively new and late entrant in the market but surprisingly has surpassed beyond Chapin International G390 Lawn Hose End Sprayer For Fertilizer, 20-Gallon which have been in market longer than anyone. Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula brings you the best of the quality in the lowest possible cost. The Best feature of Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula is what has kept in the market.
It certainly makes appearance in Reviews of Food For Weed Plants in 2020 owing to its price penetration strategy in the market. If you own a Food For Weed Plants and it could be any of the high value Food For Weed Plants, chances are that would be much costlier than Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula. Fox Farm Fx14049 Nutrient Formula will have more than 50% of all its features.
7. Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food
- Covers 5,000 sq. ft.
- Grows new grass 70% thicker, 35% quicker versus unfed grass
- 24-25-4 fertilizer ratio provides the nutrients for developing lawns
- Improves seeding results–also great for sod and grass plugs
- Not for sale in Pinellas County, FL
- Safe for any grass type, whether you’re planting new grass, starting a new lawn, or reseeding an existing one
Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food is another one which falls under Food For Weed Plants for money. It is most regularly advertised product and we see ads of it almost everywhere. In the past, Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food ’s parent company decided to launch a new line of Food For Weed Plants and that is what has revived them. Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food has really upgraded itself to the current style and market changes and the best part of Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food is amazing features.
8. Osmocote Plus Outdoor and Indoor Smart-Release Plant Food, 1-Pound (Plant Fertilizer)
9. Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250
- Increased cell expansion and replication for larger flowers
- Increased creation of internal floral structures and compounds for increased aroma, taste, potency and market value
- Potential 9-23% gains in harvest weight and size during last trimester of growth
- Increased nutrient uptake
Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250 is again a mid of quality and price. It offers limited features in this pricing. There is another variant of Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250 which falls into premium category but Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250is specifically targeted for mid-segment.
Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250 offers such a amazing features which makes it better than 70% of Food For Weed Plants available in the market today. Advanced Nutrients Overdrive Fertilizer 250 was our personal favorite and was voted as most admired product in TOP 10 Best Food For Weed Plants to Buy in 2020 – TOP Picks. We hope it makes to that list again this year.
By our suggestions above, we hope that you can found Food For Weed Plants for you.Please don’t forget to share your experience by comment in this post. Thank you!


When : July 12-15,2014
What : Cultivate 14
Where : Columbus, Ohio
Cultivate is the largest horticultural industry event in North America, serving every segment from production and retail to installation and suppliers. So it’s only natural that when you’re here, you’ll find the answers to all of your business questions, and all the solutions you need to grow.
When : September 9-11, 2014
What : Husker Harvest Days
Where : Wood River, NE
Husker Harvest Days has become one of the nation’s premier working farm shows, with exhibitors, cropping technology and field demonstrations geared to Nebraska and Western Corn Belt agriculture. It is the nation’s largest farm show where all field crops and crop technology plots are irrigated. The crops produced on site for field demonstrations and crop culture exhibits are under various center-pivot and lateral-move sprinkler irrigation systems and feature additional irrigation products and configurations. Many of these systems are demonstrated during the show.
When : November 19 - 20, 2014
What : The 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference
Where : Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users. Founded in 1949, IA represents over 2,000 companies and is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.
When : TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014
What : Georgia Pecan Growers Association
Where : HOUSTON LAKE Country Club 100 CHAMPIONS WAY PERRY, GEORGIA
The Mission of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association is to encourage research, education, health benefits and promotion of all phases of production and marketing in the interest of our Pecan Growers in the increasing global market. Recognizing the contribution to the pecan industry made by other pecan organizations the Georgia Pecan Growers shall aid these organizations in every way possible.
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When : February 10-12, 2015
What : World
Where : International Agri-Center 4500 South Laspina Street Tulare, California
World Ag Expo 2015 – General Information
February 10-12, 2015
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Gourmet Oil & Vinegar
Oils and vinegars have been used for millennia, both to add flavor to food and as a medium for storage. Their quality varies widely based on the quality of the ingredients and the methods of production, which should be cited on their labels. By understanding how oils and vinegars are labeled you can guarantee you purchase only the highest quality.
Olive oil has been produced in Mediterranean countries for thousands of years. Today, it is consumed worldwide and its high amounts of antioxidants and monounsaturated fats have been shown to be beneficial to cardiovascular health.
The vast majority of olive oil production is supervised by the International Olive Council (IOC), which sets quality standards for different grades of olive oil with extra virgin olive oil being the highest and most pure oil. Extraction is achieved exclusively through the mechanical process of pressing the olives, and the oil may not contain any inferior olive oils derived from other extraction methods. Its acidity may not exceed 0.8%.
To ensure the highest quality and a truly authentic and superior product, we recommend purchasing olive oil from small boutique producers rather than commercial supermarket brands. High quality olive oil has a distinctive taste and color depending on the types of olives used, the geographical origin of the olives, and the harvesting time. Olive oil should never be heated above 350F/177C and should be stored in a dark place at room temperature. The fresher the oil, the better its taste. In order to fully appreciate the flavors of gourmet quality extra virgin olive oil it is best used cold in salads, or for dipping crusty Italian bread.
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Authentic balsamic vinegar from the Italian provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena is a highly valued and rare product made from the juice of Sauvignon, white Trebbiano, and Lambrusco grapes.
Genuine balsamic vinegar is available as Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena (ABTM) and as Aceto Blasamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia, both of which are protected by EU laws governing the geographical origin and authenticity of the product. They are sold in specific 100ml bottles with color coded labels and caps indicating the age of the vinegar. Other products, which are often sold as “balsamic vinegar” or “aceto balsamico” are cheap imitations and have nothing in common with the authentic product. The label Aceto Balsamico di Modena is also governed by EU laws and is a good choice for every day use or when larger quantities of balsamic vinegar are called for, making the use of ABT too cost prohibitive.
The older the vinegar, the better its taste. The rich, syrup-like consistency of Acteo Balsamico Tradizionale is enhanced by its unparalleled combination of sweet and subtly acidic flavors. Its extraordinary taste pairs well with duck, parmigiano reggiano, carpaccio, vanilla ice cream, and fully ripe strawberries.
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Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
The production of Styrian pumpkin seed oil dates back to the 18th century when farmers in the Austrian province of Steiermark (Styria) first pressed oil from the seeds of local pumpkins. Since the 19th century, a local variety of pumpkin with very soft seeds without husks has been used to make the oil. Pumpkin seed oil from Styria has been awarded the EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, guaranteeing the authentic product made from Styrian pumpkins and produced in Styria. Cheap imitation products from China and other countries are far inferior in taste and quality to the authentic product.
The oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, has a deep, dark green color and a delicious distinctive nutty taste. Studies have shown that regular consumption is beneficial for prostate health. Pumpkin seed oil is mainly used as salad dressing, but is also delicious drizzled over creamy pumpkin soup, and its nutty flavor adds interesting notes to desserts.


No one likes weeds along their walkway, pavers or in the garden. One home remedy for pesky weeds in or along your walkways is using white vinegar. It is cheap by the gallons and effective. There is no diluting necessary and works best in the hot sun. You should see the weeds wilting in about 2 hours. Using dish detergent mixed with vinegar will leave a shine to help you know what areas you have covered. Another inexpensive treatment for your pavers or between the cracks of your walkways is boiling water. Use a teapot to keep you from getting scalded. NOTE: Do not use these remedies around your plants or flowers since it will kill them.
For your flower beds and gardens, there are several recommendations. One answer is using old newspapers. By cutting newspapers in layers and wetting them, will keep weeds from appearing and fertilize your garden at the same time. Using mulch is another solution. Keep it a few inches away from the base and layer it about two inches thick. If you pull weeds in your garden, it is easier when the ground is wet. Make sure you wear water proof gloves. If the weeds are persistent and continue to re-grow, dig out the roots.
Be proactive in your gardening, hoe the ground prior to planting and cover. Be sure that you keep grass edged or mowed around the flower bed; it will help to reduce weeds in the future.


Food commodities like nuts, oilseeds and legumes are major dietary constituents which are widely consumed across world in form of traditional food or as a functional ingredient in processed foods. These constituents also help in combating various lifestyle associated chronic disorders as these are enriched in dietary proteins, fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and phytochemicals. However, these materials, due to their physical and chemical composition, are particularly susceptible to mycotoxin contamination due to the presence of filamentous fungi/molds. Mycotoxin contaminated can occur any time during supply chain, either during vegetation in the field or during storage, as well as during the processing.
Mycotoxin based contamination appears to be one of the major causes for economic losses of food and feed stuff and generating health-related risks posing serious health threat to both humans and livestock. Mycotoxins are low molecular weight secondary metabolites that are naturally produced by certain molds in food products under warm and humid conditions. Mycotoxins appear in the food chain as a result of mould infection of crops both before and after harvest. Most mycotoxins are chemically stable and can survive food processing. The adverse health effects of mycotoxins range from acute poisoning to long-term effects such as immune deficiency and cancer. Exposure to mycotoxins can happen either directly by eating infected food or indirectly from animals that are fed contaminated feed.
Several hundred different mycotoxins have been identified, but the most observed mycotoxins that present a concern to human health and livestock include aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, zearalenone and deoxynivalenol. The major toxigenic fungal genera are Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium producing a diverse group of mycotoxins with adverse effects. Insect infestations and damage play a major role in fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination. Insect control either through pest control, breeding or genetic engineering of resistant cultivars and/or biological control through the application of non-toxigenic strains is a promising tool to reduce mycotoxin contamination.
A. Classification of Mycotoxin Flora:
Fungi contaminating nuts, oilseeds and legumes have been conventionally divided into two groups:
- Field Fungi: Field fungi are those that infect the crops throughout the vegetation phase of plants and they include plant pathogens such as Fusarium, Alternaria, and Botrytis .
- Storage Fungi: This group include Aspergillus, Penicillium, Rhizopusand Mucor genera that infect grains after harvesting i.e., during storage.
B. Types of Mycotoxins
The aflatoxins are the major mycotoxin contaminants of peanuts, hazel nuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts and therefore the most important mycotoxins entering the human food chain upon consumption. A. flavus and A. parasiticus are the major producer of this secondary metabolite. These are the family of closely related compounds which includes aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 and AFB1. AFB1 is considered as the most toxic one among mentioned classes of aflatoxins. Based on the acute aflatoxin poisoning in India, an LD50 of approximately 5mg/kg body weight has been proposed in humans.
- Ochratoxin A (OTA)
It is produced by P. verrucosum and P. nordicum and by a few Aspergillus species including A. carbonarius and A. niger. The mycotoxin occurs on a wide variety of food products including coffee, grapes, beans, chickpeas, and nut seeds such as pecans and pistachios. OTA exhibits immunosuppressive, nephrotoxic, nephrocarcinogenic and teratocarcinogenic effects. The formation of DNA adducts, and the induction of oxidative stress have been proposed as possible mechanisms involved in OTA nephrocarcinogenic, which was classified as a group 2B carcinogen or possibly carcinogenic in humans. Involvement of OTA in the development of chronic renal disease and kidney and urinary tumors have also been reported.
- Deoxynivalenol (DON)
It is one of the major trichothecene mycotoxins produced mainly by Fusarium graminearum, F. culmorum and F. crookwellense which mainly infects the food commodities like maize, millet, sorghum and soybeans and rice. The major acute toxic effect of DON is related to feed refusal, vomiting and severe gastrointestinal toxicity in animals. Other effects include teratogenicity, cardiotoxicity, and disruption of the immune system.
- Zearalenone (ZEA)
It normally co-occurs with DON and exhibits its activity by binding to estrogen receptors altering the estrogen responsive elements in the nucleus. ZEA also interferes with steroid metabolism and hence could be involved in the disruption of the endocrine system and has been shown to increase liver cell and pituitary tumors in mice. ZEA, α-zearanol and the type B trichothecene, 15-acetyl DON, are consistently detected in soybean oil.
It is mainly produced by Fusarium verticilioides , F. proliferatum and A. niger. It cause a wide variety of toxic syndromes in animals, and depending on the animal species could affect the liver, kidneys, lungs and brain. They have been associated with the development of liver and esophageal cancer and neural tube defects in humans. Fumonisins have been classified as apparent non-genotoxic carcinogens that exhibited their mode of action via the disruption of lipid biosynthesis and hence the structure and function of cellular membranes.
Exposure to mycotoxins needs to be kept as low as possible to protect the people. Mycotoxins not only pose a risk to both human and animal health, but also impact food security and nutrition by reducing people’s access to healthy food. WHO encourages national authorities to monitor and ensure that levels of mycotoxins in foodstuff on their market are as low as possible and comply with the both national and international maximum levels, conditions and legislation.
- Food Safety Management – A practical Guide for food Industry
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- Does Moss make more oxygen than trees?
- Does grass clean the air?
- Which plants produce the most oxygen?
- Can plants kill you at night?
- Do lawns produce oxygen?
- Which plant gives more oxygen in night?
- Which tree gives more oxygen in the world?
- Is Moss a sign of clean air?
- Does Moss release oxygen?
- How do you encourage moss to grow?
- Which plants gives 24 hours oxygen?
- What absorbs more co2 trees or grass?
- Does cutting grass release co2?
- What plant produces the most oxygen per acre?
- What produces more oxygen than trees?
Does Moss make more oxygen than trees?
Trees, after all, can eliminate particulates in the air, as well as convert CO2 into breathable oxygen.
A mobile wall of moss, measuring around 3.5 meters (about 3.8 yards), which they claim can clean as much urban air as 275 trees..
Does grass clean the air?
Like all living plants, grass takes up carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. … Grass not only removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but it also traps dust to keep it out of both the air and your lungs. Less dust blowing around means easier breathing, but also cleaner cars, cleaner houses, and cleaner windows.
Which plants produce the most oxygen?
Top 9 Plants that Provide OxygenAloe Vera Plant. … Pothos Plant. … Spider Plant. … Areca Palm. … Snake Plant. … Tulsi. … Bamboo Plant. … Gerbera Daisy. The colourful flowering plant not only makes the house look beautiful but is an excellent indoor plant for oxygen.More items…•
Can plants kill you at night?
Although the fact does remain that during the night (most) plants are unable to produce oxygen (due to lack of sunlight to promote photosynthesis), so create carbon dioxide instead. But despite this, many plant and health experts assert that there is very little risk of any serious harm from plants in the bedroom.
Do lawns produce oxygen?
Like all plants, grass plants in your lawn take in carbon dioxide from the air. Then, as part of the process of photosynthesis, those grasses help produce the oxygen you breathe. … A 25-square-foot area of healthy lawn grasses produces enough oxygen each day to meet all the oxygen needs of one adult.
Which plant gives more oxygen in night?
Aloe VeraAloe Vera (Aloe vera) Aloe vera releases oxygen at night, that purifies the air and helps us breathe easier while we sleep. This plant in particular is great for purifying benzene and formaldehyde.
Which tree gives more oxygen in the world?
In addition, Fir trees of various kinds, Beech, and Poplar are all thought to produce high levels of oxygen. Redwoods, Oak Trees and Aspens are ranked as intermediate when it comes to producing O2.
Is Moss a sign of clean air?
“Mosses are reliable indicators of air pollution risks to ecosystems, because they get most of their nutrients direct from the air and rain, rather than the soil.” … Because mosses are so good at absorbing nitrogen they prevent it from leaching into ground water, but if they get overloaded they quickly deteriorate.
Does Moss release oxygen?
Once the water and minerals move into the leaves and stem, they’re either transported through cells or between cells, depending on the type of moss. … The moss releases the oxygen into the air, but the sugar combines with the minerals to form substances that help the plant grow and reproduce.
How do you encourage moss to grow?
Six steps to green up a mossy area:Choose a shady spot. … Remove grass and weeds. … Dial down the pH: Most mosses thrive in acidic conditions below 5.5 pH, though they can also grow in alkaline and neutral soil. … Spread new moss around the bare areas. … Keep a rain barrel nearby. … Clear away leaves.
Which plants gives 24 hours oxygen?
Do you know which plants release Oxygen at Night?Areca Palm. One of the best plants to keep indoors. … Snake Plant. The snake plant is another popular indoor plant that emits oxygen at night. … Tulsi. Tulsi is another name in the list of plants that give out oxygen at night. … Aloe Vera. … Peace Lily. … Spider Plant.
What absorbs more co2 trees or grass?
Trees store much of their carbon within their leave and woody biomass, while grass stores most of its carbon underground. … “In a stable climate, trees store more carbon than grasslands,” says co-author Benjamin Houlton, director of the John Muir Institute of the Environment at UC Davis.
Does cutting grass release co2?
Soil Sequestration Grass absorbs carbon dioxide the same way trees do, but on a smaller scale. Through photosynthesis, each plant takes carbon from the atmosphere and uses it to build more plant matter. When grass dies or trees are cut down, that carbon is released back into the atmosphere.
What plant produces the most oxygen per acre?
It’s not a well-known fact that a grass lawn produces oxygen for our environment at a far greater rate than the same area of trees. One acre of trees with full canopy coverage produces enough oxygen for between 8 and 18 people. The same acre in just grass cover produces enough for 70 people!
What produces more oxygen than trees?
At least half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean. The surface layer of the ocean is teeming with photosynthetic plankton. Though they’re invisible to the naked eye, they produce more oxygen than the largest redwoods. Scientists estimate that 50-80% of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the ocean.