Create the ultimate summer fun on the patio with home-made pizza made with home-grown vegetables. It just couldn′t be better!
Pizza is always a hit with the modern family, and when made with the right ingredients, it can be both healthy and delicious.
Many consumers have become more aware of what they put in their mouths, as reflected amongst other things in the rising interest in ′grow-your-own′ or urban gardening culture. On the surface it's about being self-sufficient and growing your own vegetables at home, in the garden or on a balcony or terrace, while on a deeper level it′s about closeness, authenticity and care for the environment.
The vegetable patch - healthy and fun work for kids
These are positive and healthy values to pass on to the next generation, and if you make use of a specific dish such as pizza made from scratch, and get the youngest involved, they will practically play their way to climate awareness and quality consciousness.
The preparatory work of laying out the vegetable patch and looking after the herbs and vegetables as they grow is itself a big part of the fun. It creates both excitement and sense of responsibility for children to be involved throughout the process, and as soon as you start to harvest the crop, their attitude to eating greens will often change quite radically.
If you don′t have a greenhouse or the time to do it all from scratch, you can buy herbs and vegetables ready to plant out in pots or flower beds, and experience for yourself the joy of seeing how tomatoes, peppers and chili plants respond to care.
A pizzeria in the garden
With fresh vegetables and herbs at your fingertips, it′s a simple matter to make your own pizza with home-made tomato sauce and home-grown herbs.
Pick the fresh tomatoes and prepare an enchanting tomato sauce with fresh oregano and garlic - the smell alone is redolent of sunshine and summer. Let the children help to decorate the pizza with fresh basil and peppers, and you can be sure that they will scrape their plates clean that day!
Caption: Home-made pizza is a fun and healthy project for the whole family
Round off your dinner with lovely refreshing cup of iced tea with fresh mint:
Mix a handful of fresh mint with 500 g sugar, four organic halved lemons and three litres of boiling water in a large pot or bowl. Adjust to taste. Allow to steep for 1-2 hours, then strain out the herbs and lemons. Pour into clean, scalded bottles. Dilute in the proportion 4:1. The tea will keep for up to four days in the refrigerator, and you can vary the taste with one of the many different kinds of mints available, such as strawberry or chocolate.
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25 g yeast
200 ml water
1 tbsp. oil
½ tsp. salt
330 g flour
Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. Mix the remaining ingredients and knead the dough well. Allow to rise for half an hour. Roll out and cover with the topping. Allow to rise again for 20 minutes. Bake at 220 degrees for 25 minutes.
Tip for busy people!
Make the pizza dough the day before with half the amount of yeast, and let it rise overnight. This saves time, and is also good for the digestion.
Make a double portion of tomato sauce and freeze half of it, so that half the job is done next time.


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Maximize the condition of your lawn with our seasonal program. Grounds Services, Inc. ensures that your lawn will be treated at the proper times with a blend of granular fertilizer tailored for the seasonal conditions, we offer unlimited lawn services to meet your needs and budget.
Lawn care deals with more than just turf, it also includes your trees and shrubs. Understanding their needs and looking for signs of stress is a way to ensure the health of your trees and shrubs. We offer free Estimates and will work with you to customize a program to suit your requirements.
Lawn care can be a challenging task. With all your daily chores and schedule, it can be difficult to time everything just right. With Grounds Services, you can be certain that your lawn will be treated at the proper times in a professional and precise manner. Check out services based on the season.
This application gives your lawn it's final feeding of the year and will aid in root development as well as provide nutrients that will booster the overall health of your lawn.
Mulching your leaves instead of raking them will help return nutrients to the soil as they break down. Make sure that you mulch the leaves small enough that areas of the turf are not covered in a thick layer that would prevent moisute & sunlight from reaching the grass.
Remember that your services will roll over into next year, if you wish to make modifications to your program, please call our office at 419-536-4344. Have a great winter, we'll see you next year!
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The damaged or affected branches of the tree can affect their healthy growth. Therefore, it is very important to get rid of damaged and broken branches of the tree. The tree trimming and pruning technique can help in restoring the healthy growth of the trees.
There are some trees like fruit trees that need yearly pruning and trimming. It will help the fruit trees to spend more energy on fruits rather than unwanted branches. Some deciduous and evergreen trees need selective pruning and trimming for decorative purposes.
It will provide you an opportunity to control the share of the tree. But it is very important to implement pruning and trimming carefully. If you want to grow a tree in a particular direction, then you must embrace patience and invest in the right tools.
Here, in this blog post, we are going to discuss various tips to grow the tree in a specific direction:
1. Pick the Desired Direction for Tree Growth
First of all, you have to examine the tree in all directions. After that, you have to pick the right direction for the growth of the tree. You can take the help of plastic flagging tape strips to move the growth of branches or limbs of the tree in a certain direction.
This technique will also prevent your tree from extra pruning and trimming. When you are working close to the tree, then you will not be able to see the entire shape of the tree. It may result in cutting the wrong branch of the tree.
2. Get Rid of Small Shoots on Larger Limbs
You should stop the cut down small size shoots and thin branches that are growing over the larger limbs. You should trim out all the small & thin branches that are growing in the unwanted direction.
But, if there is any branch of a tree in an unwanted direction, then you have to use a pruning saw to get rid of it. If you want to remove the large size branches, then you should cut the branches above the bark collar. The bark collar is a thick portion of the branch where the branch meets the trunk.
3. Cut Down Closely Growing Branches
You should trim out the branches or limbs that are crossing or growing very close to each other. You should make drop crotch cuts to get rid of closely growing branches. But you should implement this trimming during the winter or dormant season of the year.
In the drop crotch cuts, one cut will help you remove two or more branches instantly. This type of trimming will improve the growth of the tree in the spring season. This type of trimming method improves the overall health of the tree.
4. Get Rid of Long Branches’ Tips
You should cut down the tips of large branches of the tree that have only one bud. It will help you to encourage the growth of the tree in the desired direction. You should cut down the tips again if new shoots appear again.
You have to repeat this pruning technique until each branch produces four or five strong buds. It is recommended to implement this technique only in the growing season of the year. You can call experienced tree trimmers to remove unwanted branches.
5. Remove Unwanted Branches Throughout the Year
You should remove unwanted shoots of the tree from the side where you do not want tree growth. You have to remove the growing branch and limbs from the unwanted side throughout the year.
If you want to see the changes in the growth direction of the tree, then you have to implement this trimming and pruning technique for one or two years. You have to get rid of all three branches from the unwanted direction. On the other hand, in the desired direction, you have to remove only diseased or affected branches.
6. Trim Only One-Third of Branches
You should limit the trimming technique only up to one-third of the total branches of the tree. If you cut more than one-third of the branches, then it may lead to bad health of the tree. You should also take care of tree health while implementing tree pruning and trimming techniques.
Sometimes extra pruning can lead to bad tree health, and gradually trees will start decaying. You can reduce the large portion of the tree by implementing trimming for over a few years. Instantly removing many branches of the tree can lead to a bad impact.
7. Apply Fertilizer
It is imperative to provide the necessary fertilizers after implementing tree pruning and trimming techniques. You should apply fertilizers to the tree before the dormant season starts. You must purchase the right fertilizer according to the type of tree. The evergreen trees need different nutrients as compared to the fruit trees.
The fertilizers are important to support the growth of the branches in a specific direction. But, applying fertilizers will also encourage the growth of branches in an unwanted direction. Therefore, you should regularly examine your trees in your yard and cut the new growth of branches in an unwanted direction.
We can give any beautiful shape to the trees in our yard. The beautifully shaped tree can significantly increase the market value of your property. The above-mentioned tips will help you to give the desired shape to the trees. You have to embrace patience and invest in the right tools and machines for cutting unwanted branches of the tree.
You can also take the help of experienced and trained professionals to remove unwanted branches of the tree. They can implement the right techniques and they have optimum machinery for cutting tree branches.


If you want to start a vegetable garden at your home, first you need to know that this is one of the easiest ways to save some bucks and this is a stress-free activity but you should require constancy because plants do not take care of themselves, you will have to watering, prune and fertilize them to get delicious and nutritious vegetables.
So, creating a home garden with some vegetables you will consume, gives you the choice and pleasure of enjoying delicious fresh foods, such a sun-warmed tomato; the flavor, taste and texture will exceed the quality of the best grocery store produce because is completely natural, without chemical fertilizers or additives.
Besides growing plans can be fun. It is an excellent way to spend time with your kids or parents or just the good opportunity to have a nice place to get away for a while and spend some time outdoors in the sun.
These easy tips we show you in this article, will help you to have your own growing vegetables garden at home without spending many hours and hours tending it. We just want to explain that you really can enjoy the most beautiful and complete garden at home, full of the fruits of your labor without knowing too much about agriculture and planting.
Then you first need to pick what you want to have in your garden; could be tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, onions, carrots, paprika, and chili among others. You can also combine your comestible garden with pretty flowers to create a special place for relaxing the view.
Once you find what you want, you can make some space in your garden or create it, for example it can be less that 10×10-foot because you do not need a huge space to start and if you want to use containers to plant you will need less than a yard.
There are no excuses to make it, so let’s get started.
Picking the place
Keep in mind that you will need full sun, plenty of water and good soil so when you go to choose a place you should check that you have these. If you are living in an apartment a deck or small balcony should be enough.
Therefore, the first point is about sunlight, which is important for healthy plant growth. Take into consideration that many vegetables or fruits need at least up to 6 to 8 hours of direct sun to make their natural process. If plants do not catch enough sun light, they will not grow healthy and strong and will more vulnerable to attack from bugs, insects or diseases.
Until you are planting Aloe Vera and cactus, you should regard that most plants are not really tolerant to drought; that is the reason why you will need to give them a drink everyday depending on seasons. Moreover, you do not need to complicate your life, try to have a good source of water next to the garden because the closer your growing plot is to a good source of water, will be easier for you to watering them.
Finally you need a place with good soil or you can also create it because most plants need moist soils but well-drained and riches in organic matter too. If your soil is nutrient poor, make compost or maybe a peat moss to feed it.
We can say that these are the principal elements you may consider before you start to plant because success usually starts with these.
However, you need to think in comfort and if you want to plant vegetables to cook with them, find a place close to the house and kitchen.
Row cropping is the best way to organize your plant if your space is big, because will be easier for using any mechanical tools (tillers or battle weeds), to work better in your garden. But the downside about this method is that you will lose much space to planting; that is why it is not recommended to small plots at home.
If you go for row cropping leave 18 inches between your rows, with this space you will have sufficiently of room to paths and working between them and place taller vegetables at the back of garden.
When we talk about intensive cropping, we mean to use in wide bands as you like. Consider make them of 1 – 4 feet, o with a comfortably reach. This method reduces the area for paths, but it also means that you have less spacing between plants and you will have to weed and work by hand.
This intensive cropping allows you to design a unique vegetable garden, because you can mix vegetables with ornamentals plants.
The square foot method is another way to organize your garden, it consist on divide the plot into small spaces where you can have up to 8 to 18 plants, depending on the plant’s size when it matures.
But the most important of everything is this activity is supposed to be fun and rewarding, so take it easy and if you feel overwhelmed with all on internet just forget it for a minute and get a decent soil and a few seeds and start to plant your favorites vegetables.
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Garden waste, including leaves, grass cuttings, and hedge trimmings, are not collected as part of your recycling or rubbish collections. Clients of the scheme are usually supplied with a 240-liter green wheelie bin which is collected and emptied of garden waste every fortnight (or as and when required).
The waste is then sent to a composting facility where it is recycled into organic fertilizer. The self-composting facilities are arranged by MCC for clients. Along with this, the garden waste is easily disposed of by storing it in small containers ranging from 1.5m3 to 2m3 and collected by a mini-skip carrying vehicle. In the case of large gardening activities, larger containers can be provided.


Cash-for-work helps Ha’apai community to recover from Cyclone IanNov 27, 2014Today, it’s a different scene in Ha’apai compared to January after Tropical Cyclone Ian, a Category 5 system - the most powerful ever recorded in Tongan waters - passed directly over the northeast islands of Ha’apai. Many homes repaired, much of the debris removed, fences for livestock rebuilt, continued and regular harvesting of vegetables and crops, tourists have returned and women are weaving again.
Assisting recovery by improving food securityAug 15, 2013“We are farmers. We clear the land and plant again when heavy rain knocks down our crops and vegetables. But it is more difficult now to manage it because rains are unpredictable and heavier.”


King Of The Farmers
Dick de Koning is a cattle farmer who, together with others in the agricultural sector, wants to change the predominant image of the farmer. Many people, mainly from the urbanized western part of the Netherlands, see farmers as being animal-unfriendly and not very clean, although they have no idea of what things are really like in the sector. According to Dick, the agricultural sector in the Netherlands is the cleanest in Europe, and farmers are unjustly made the scapegoats for a variety of environmental problems. He is therefore now in consultation with others on how they can change this prevailing image.
His own farm plays a central in that new, alternative image. Together with photographer Gerard Nel, he wants to openly show the realities on his farm. For the Power to the Models project, he wants to make a presentation with fences and cut outs of farm animals, so that visitors really get the feeling of being in an agricultural environment. In addition, he is producing a video that gives more context about farm life and why people have formed the wrong image of it.


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A solution to the Clayton ring problem (continued)
Continuing my endeavours to find “a solution to the Clayton ring problem” (see Results of Winter 2005/2006 and of Winter 2006/07 expeditions) I recently approached the BioCem agrar GmbH laboratory, D-04827 Gerichshain, Germany, to investigate and possibly to carry out biological and chemical analysis on the samples derived from my “Clayton roasting processes” in Eastern Sudan. (see Results of Winter 2006/07, chapters 2.24 – 2.26) I was kindly informed by one of the company´s chemists, Hartmut Thomas, that although the amount of bitter or poisonous substances that may be present in the samples (mainly cucurbitacins which constitute a group of triterpenoid substances which are well-known for their bitterness and toxicity) could be determined by high-pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the process was however time-consuming and costly because colocynth seeds contain quite an amount of oil (17 – 19%). Moreover, there was no guarantee that the tests on the roasted samples would produce any useful results as there is no previous seed testing benchmark data to provide a basis for making comparisons between roasted and unroasted seeds and the testing data available in existing publications deals only with the substance analysis of the colocynth´s pulp, leaves and roots.
H. Thomas further explained that his research of the relevant literature raised doubts as to whether the natural seeds contain any amounts of cucurbitacins at all. However, contrary to this scepticism three references found in the scientific literature attest to the fact that the bitter substances either attached to or contained in natural colocynth seeds are removed by mere roasting thus converting the seeds into safely digestible food for desert nomads. Therefore, it would seem that costly tests to verify already known information also attested to by the routine practise of nomads (as conjectured for the distant past in my reports mentioned above) is not required.
The literature research produced inter alia, the following:
1.) Freedman, R.: Famine foods, February 26, 1998, www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/faminefoods/ff_indices/ff_family_cd.html
“Citrullus Colocynthis (L) Schrad.(syn. Colocynthis vulgaris, Schrad) India (Rajasthan): the seeds of this plant are gathered , washed with salt water many times to remove the bitter principles (mostly contained in the attached pulp), or are buried with common salt in small dugouts in the sand, kept covered there for a few weeks, washed, dried, ground into flour and made into Sogra, a rather hard-baked bread… seeds eaten raw, fried and roasted.”
2.) Lloyd, J. U.: Citrullus Colocynthis. In: The Western Druggist (reprint), Chicago 1898, pp. 4,5,8,9,10.
“Colocynth… is distinctly a desert plant… natural requirements being merely a sandy soil, warm climate and little moisture…. Bergius (Bergius, P.J.: Materia Medica. Stockholmiae 1778, vol II)... explicitly states that the pulp is the sole carrier of the bitterness, and that the traces found in the seed may be removed by washing in tepid water… Proof of the innocuousness of the seeds is established by the fact that they afford an important food material to African tribes of the desert.
In this connection we quote from Flueckiger´s report of an interesting account given of the mode of preparation of colocynth seeds as observed by the celebrated German Sahara traveller, Doctor Nachtigal, who visited the poor tribe of the Tibboo Resade in 1870. This is one of the tribes inhabiting the mountainous country of Tibesti in the central part of Sahara. They settle the upper valleys of the rivers where the land is somewhat fertile. Their sole food resources are milk of goats and a few miserable products from vegetable life, chief among which, strangely enough, are seeds of colocynth, called “aber”, which they collect on special nomadic expeditions. The scantiness of their resources compels these people to be very economical in searching out and preparing this strange food. After the bulk of the pulp is removed the seeds are enclosed in strong sacks and tramped upon in order to facilitate the removal of the last traces of the bitter pulp. The seeds remain whole and are cleaned by winnowing. They are then mixed with ashes from camel´s dung, placed upon a smooth stone and rubbed with a rounded stone, which has the effect of crushing the testa. The kernels are then sifted and are thus obtained rather pure. Other Tiboo tribes (Duveyrier) attain the same end by roasting the seeds. Doctor Nachtigal further relates that the seeds are then boiled in water for a short time, the fresh leaves of the ethel bush(?) being added. The last trace of bitterness is afterwards removed by cold water. The seeds are then dried in the sun, powdered, and mixed with dried and powdered dates, and the food thus laboriously obtained, is said to be exceedingly palatable and nutritive. … Too high a tribute cannot be bestowed upon these half-civilized people whose necessities and instincts led to the preparation of such an exceedingly rational nourishing food by extricating it from its poisonous enclosure.”
Furthermore, conveying his horror to the reader when he learned that his cook tried to serve him boiled colocynth seeds as a side dish for dinner in Murzuq (Nachtigal, G.: Afrika und Sudan, vol. 1, Graz 1967(reprint), p. 106, 107) Nachtigal writes: Eine “... Verwechselung, die leicht drastische Folgen hätte haben können. Eine Schüssel mit kleinen ovalen, platten Kernen von gelblich grauer Farbe sollte mein Mahl verherrlichen, und wenn auch Guiseppe seine Verwunderung darüber aussprach, dass dieselben nicht gar hätten werden wollen, so setzte ich mich doch nieder mit dem festen Entschluss, diese erste Nachgiebigkeit des eigensinnigen Mannes durch einen lebhaften Appetit meinerseits zu belohnen. Entsetzt fuhr ich freilich zurück, als ich entdeckte, dass er mich mit Coloquintenkernen zu beglücken die Absicht gehabt hatte, und versuchte auch nicht wieder, seinen Sinn auf eine Vervielfältigung meiner Gemüsegenüsse zu lenken.“ Does Nachtigal´s fright point to the explorer´s firm expectation that, due to swallowing the boiled colocynth seeds he would be severely poisoned?
3.) Dane, F.; Liu, J.; Zhang, C.: Phylogeography of the bitter apple, Citrullus colocythis. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution (2007) 54, pp. 327-336
“Citrullus colocynthis is a desert plant with a rich history as an important medical plant and as a source of valuable oil. Its small seeds appear in several early Egyptian, Libyan and Near Eastern sites from about 4000 BC… The seeds are edible and when ground provide a rough bread for the desert Bedouins… C. colocynthis is a drought tolerant species, which can survive arid environments by maintaining its water content without any wilting of the leaves or desiccation even under severe stress conditions.”
4.) Schafferman, D.; Beharav, A.; Shabelsky, E.; Yaniv, Z.: Evaluation of Citrullus clocynthis, a desert plant native in Israel, as a potential source of edible oil. Journal of Arid Environments (1998)40, pp. 431-439
“Citrulus colocynthis (wild gourd) is a desert plant of the Cucurbitaceae, naturally adapted to arid environments… (It) occurs … in sandy soils and in wadis.”
5.) www.aluka.org - a digital library of scholarly resources from and about Africa. Entry for Citrullus colocynthis (Linn.) Schrad. (family Cucurbitaceae)
“The plant is distributed across the Sahara… It favours drier conditions… The vegetative parts are browsed by donkeys and goats… and are said to be taken by wild game, but the fruit only by donkeys, gazelles and ostriches… A bitter black extract prepared from the rind is sometimes smeared on water-bags by the Arabs to keep camels, etc. away from them… Though the fruit is poisonous, the seeds are sometimes eaten. In the Hoggar area the Tebbou boil them for a whole day with a change of water. The seeds are then dried and eaten. The Tuareg of the same area steam the seeds to drive off a black oil after which the seeds can be eaten or dried for storage. In Sudan the seed is eaten as an emergency food.”
6.) Madaus, G.: Lehrbuch der biologischen Heilmittel, Abteilung 1: Heilpflanzen. Bd 1, Leipzig 1935.
„Die gerösteten oder gekochten (Koloquinten)Samen bilden ein Nahrungsmittel der eingeborenen Bevölkerung von Nordafrika. (Roasted or boiled colocynth seeds provide an aliment for the indigenous population of North Africa.) Ein merkwürdiger Gebrauch von dem aus den Früchten gewonnenen Teer ist bei den Berbern üblich. Die Frucht wird in einem irdenen Gefäß, dessen Boden ein Loch hat, erhitzt, so dass der Teer in ein anderes Gefäß tropfen kann. Er wird zum Einschmieren der Wassersäcke verwendet... Die getrockneten Früchte der Koloquinte sind ein uraltes Abführmittel... Der vorwiegend wirksame Bestandteil ist der glykosidische Bitterstoff Colocynthin.... Nach Korbert enthalten die Samen weniger Colocynthin als das Fruchtfleisch.“


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•The history of wine-making in Serbia dates back to prehistory. Viticulture was rich during the Roman period. Wine has been part of Serbian culture since the establishment of statehood, especially during the reign of the Nemanjić dynasty (1166–1371), which encouraged and promoted viticulture.
•However, before the Nemanjic Dynasty Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus (276-282 AD) employed his soldiers in interim periods between wars to perform tasks which were benefitial to local population: swamp drainage, digging canals, construction of roads and bridges, planting vineyards. In accordance with the decision issued by Emperor Probus to call off a ban imposed by Emperor Domitian on growing grape vine outside the Apennines, we are grateful to Probus nowadays, because he disseminated love for wine and grapes in our regions, which we now enjoy on the slopes of Mt Fruška Gora.
•All Serbian rulers paid great attention to vineyards, thus they outlined today’s wine regions. In the Charter written by Stephen the First-Crowned (1198-1228), diluting wine with water was strictly forbidden. Later on in the Middle Ages, King Milutin (1282-1321) maintained quality of vineyards in Serbia. There is written record that during the rule of Emperor Dušan the Great (1331-1355) wine was transported by a 25Km long “wine pipeline” to cellars in Svrčin and Ribnik. Emperor Dušan also made the first laws which introduced for the first time the notion of protected geographical indication and wine quality. The Law lists a number of wine-making places, such as Imperial Winery and Gornja and Donja Hoča. Despot Đurđe Branković (1427-1456) made great contribution to development of vineyards in Smederevo region, while prince Lazar (1385-1389) gets the credit for creating a vine growing region in Župa.
•After the year 1389, Serbian population fled northwards in order to escape the Turkish rule. Serbian people, clergy, monks and some nobility settled down in Srem region and founded their monasteries, estates and vineyards. They also brought their rich experience in growing grape vine and wine production. Owing to them, vinegrowing started flourishing to the north of the Danube and the Sava rivers – wine regions of Banat and Srem. Their credits are also the change of grape varieties which were grown. For example, instead of formerly grown white grape varieties in Fruška Gora, Serbian population from the south brought the culture of growing red grape varieties, which prevailed soon afterwards.
•The first Serbian wine encyclopaedia originates from 18th century, i.e. 1783. It was written by Zaharije Orfelin and published in Vienna under the title “The Experienced Cellar Keeper”. The book was a compilation of everything that was known at that time about production of Fruška Gora wines, as well as French, Italian and German wines. In the section of “herbal wines”, Orfelin described the production method of the famous bermet from Sremski Karlovci.
•After the liberation from the Turks the country intensified development of viticulture, which became one of the most important industries. In the 19th century, when phylloxera devastated vineyards across Europe, Serbia exported wine to France and Switzerland.
•After World War II, Yugoslavia was among the ten largest wine producers in the world, and at the end of the last century, there were more than 100,000 hectares under vine in Serbia. Today, although the vineyards are on a much smaller area, there were twenty times more wine producers and around 800 wine brands.


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How is instant coffee made?
Keeping yourself awake can be a challenge at times, especially if you're not a morning person. Most people lack energy first thing in the morning but know it's important to get moving to make the most of the day. This is where coffee can step in to provide us with the boost we need.
Most people get their caffeine fix in the local Starbucks or McDonalds. This is why we're among the 10 countries that consume the most coffee. With the pandemic, though, making your own coffee at home is all the more beneficial.
Try instant coffee to make coffee from the comforts of home and in half the time. How is instant coffee made, though? Read on and learn how instant coffee is made out of regular whole coffee beans.
1. Bean Delivery
How is instant coffee made? It all starts with the beans. There are two species used for making instant coffee.
Robusta beans are the smaller variant that produces more fruit per season and typically sell at a lower price point. Despite this, though, it's not as popular as the other option. This is because it has a much harsher and bitter taste due to its higher caffeine levels.
Arabica coffee beans are widely considered the higher quality coffee. They produce a much smoother taste and with hints of sweetness and fruits.
Next up is harvesting, in which there are also two options. The best method to ensure quality is by hand-picking the coffee beans. This is a slow process, but it keeps unripe beans on the plant ready for the next harvest.
Strip harvesting uses machines to shake the plants until the fruits fall off. The cherries are then sorted per batch to get the ripe fruits for delivery. This method is faster but can cause lots of cherries to go to waste.
The beans then go through a wash to remove any debris sticking to them. These cherries are then packed into boxes and weighed. They're then shipped off to proceed with the process.
Once the beans are harvested, the first thing to do in the process of making instant coffee is to roast them. Roasting gives the beans their flavor and keeps them fresh for longer. The intensity of the flavor will depend on how long they roast the beans.
Some companies will use sound to determine how well-roasted their beans are. This is because beans will release a cracking sound as they stay in the oven. When the first crack goes off, it's a sign that the beans have a light roast.
Leaving them in the heat longer will result in a medium roast. If they hear a second crack, it's the last chance they have to remove the beans and keep them at a medium roast.
If they leave the beans in for some more time after the second crack, the beans will come out as dark roasts. These will have less caffeine but have a stronger flavor because of the oils that the beans release while they're roasting.
Once the beans reach their desired roast, it's time to grind them. This process is the simplest but takes the longest because it's vital to ensure there are no chunks of coffee beans before the next step.
Since they grind tons of coffee beans per batch, a lot of time is needed to ensure all beans are reduced into powder and are ready for the next step.
The coffee grounds are then brewed in a giant vat. Think of it as a giant French press. The process takes longer than most to ensure that the grinds incorporate themselves into the water.
The vat is only stirred once in a while as the boiling water stirs the coffee brew around. Then liquid brew is extracted out of the vat to proceed to the next step.
What's great is that most companies recycle the coffee grounds they use in the brewing process. They're useful fuel sources for burning similarly to how coal is.
The next step in the process is evaporation. This is where the water is reduced in the coffee to strengthen the flavor of the brew. The coffee is passed through heated pipes and the water is siphon off with each pass.
When only 50% of the water remains, the brew is much like a thick syrup. Keeping it heated through the process is essential to keep it from becoming too sticky. Doing this is also intensifies the flavor even further.
6. Cooling Process
Once it reaches the consistency of honey, the brew is then transported through heat exchangers. This is to help prepare the brew for the cooling process. If the brew is cooled too soon, it can cause the water inside to crystalize.
Introducing cold temperatures little by little prevents the brew from separating into its different components. This also locks in the flavor into the brew before the next step of the process.
The frozen syrup is then broken up into tiny granules and weighed into separate batches. Doing this ensures that the next step won't have trouble processing too many granules at once.
Even after freezing the syrupy brew, the remaining water still needs to be removed. You can't melt the frozen granules because doing so only reintegrates the water into the brew. So, it will need to go through another freezing process or coffee won't last as long or taste as great as it could.
For this final and most important drying process there are two methods to use.
Sublimation is used to turn solids(the remaining liquid in the coffee) into gas for this process. Doing this removes the vapor from the coffee without diluting the flavor. This process is what people know as freeze-drying.
The frozen granules are kept under tons of pressure before they extract the water. It's then transferred into a vacuum chamber where it gets heated for the last time. The vacuum sucks out the water from the mix before it can melt the granules.
Doing this also triggers the granules to solidify. The resulting product is the granules we see when we open a jar of instant coffee. This is the process that we use because it preserves the flavor and aromas of the coffee the best.
The spray drying process starts the same way as any instant coffee. It goes through the same roasting, grinding, and brewing process. The only difference is that instead of Freeze Drying they don't freeze it.
Instead, companies spray it into a drying chamber together with hot air. The hot air is around 160 C and travels around the chamber at around 400 mph. This high-velocity air atomizes the coffee as it's sprayed into the chamber.
Any water in the coffee gets evaporated and the remaining coffee solutions sucked out of the chamber before it gets too toasted. The resulting coffee is a powdered coffee that is then harvested for packaging.
This method is less expensive to complete than Freeze Drying however it results in a slightly burnt flavor and most of the aromas are not present after they heat it up.
From here, it's ready to be packaged and delivered to your door step.
8. Enjoy the Convenience, Flavor and Aromas
Instant coffee has come a long way. Now, with these new state-of-the art methods to make it while not losing the flavor or aroma, it is gaining a lot more favor world wide as a go to coffee.
The flavor and aroma that was once lost is not kept in quality instant coffees and it is also important to help boost your brain awake. It's a big part of the reason we feel good when we have a cup of coffee in the morning. Smelling a familiar aroma will give our brains a boost even before we ingest any caffeine in the morning.
With so many convenient uses and ways to make a drink with instant coffee it's no wonder the world is starting to wake up to it.
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Kim Brayman wonders if she will profit this year from the 600 cows on her family’s dairy farm in Skaneateles.
“Milk prices are constantly changing,” says Brayman. “It is completely out of our control. If prices drop, there is nothing we can do to try and make more money.”
Brayman’s dairy farm is one of 665 farms in Onondaga County, according to the most recent United States Department Of Agriculture Census in 2007. And it is among the nation’s farms that benefit from federal government’s help subsidizing their income and insuring their losses. Congress is now debating the renewal of the farm bill, which is passed every five years.
President Barack Obama’s budget proposal for 2013 includes $32 billion in cuts over the next 10 years to the new farm bill. As the government looks for ways to reduce the deficit, both Democrats and Republicans agree that in the coming years, farmers will receive less support from the federal government. That’s partly because the agriculture industry has produced record profits over the last few years. Let’s take a look at the numbers from 2010:
- The agriculture industry made $92 billion — up $18 billion from 2009.
- There was $115.8 billion in exports, the most in U.S. history.
- The agricultural sector added $352 billion to the U.S. economy.
In the face of so much success and under pressure to reduce government spending, said Andrew Novakovic a professor of agricultural economics at Cornell University, Congress is likely to cut two payments to farmers: direct payments and counter-cyclical payments. Direct payments total about $5 billion every year and are given to farmers regardless of crop yields or market prices. Counter-cyclical payments are given to farmers each season after a particularly bad harvest.
The recent agriculture profits indicate, “corn prices absolutely skyrocketing,” said Novakovic. “When corn does well, typically all of the other crops do well to.”
But the picture is starkly different for dairy and livestock farmers. Higher crop prices can mean income for those farmers — but the crop prices are an expense for the livestock and dairy farmers who use those crops as feed. At the same time, dairy farmers are paying more for gas, fertilizer, labor and equipment, said Mike Marshfield a representative on the New York State Farm Bureau.
“Dairy farmers expenses have increased dramatically over the last ten years,” said Marshfield. That means dairy and livestock farmers still need more help in the federal farm bill. And they are a key part of the economy in Onondaga County.
Livestock sales accounted for 73 percent — or $100.8 million — of the $137 million total Onondaga County farm sales produced in 2007. Dairy was the leading agricultural product at 64 percent.
Dairy farmers rely on the farm bill’s insurance programs to deal with inconsistent milk prices using the Milk Income Loss Contract. Between 1995-2010 dairy farms in Onondaga County received over $7 million from the Milk Income Loss Contract program.
Crop farmers will rely on the crop insurance program. From 1995-2010 in Onondaga County, crop farmers recieved $3.2 million from the federal crop insurance program.
These insurance programs will “almost definitely” remain in the new farm bill, predicts Marshfield of the state Farm Bureau.
The farm bill’s payments are also meant to help farmers survive the ups and downs of their industry.
“You can’t compare agriculture to any other industry,” says Nicole Wood, legislative director at the National Grange, a lobbying group for farmers. “There are so many things that can change year to year. It’s very fragile.”
For renewing the farm bill, Congress has a Sept. 30 deadline. Cornell agriculture economist Novakovic predicts that bill could be delayed into 2013 as lawmakers are caught up in election-year chaos.
If Congress fails to renew the farm bill, Novakovic said, “That would be an astonishingly ugly situation.”
For her part, Skaneateles dairy farmer Kim Brayman works the farm that’s been in her family for 90 years. In 2009, the Brayman family farm received over $76,000 from the government program that makes up dairy farmers’ losses after milk prices drop. The farm still suffered a loss, Brayman said. But, she added, without the payment the losses would been even greater.
“I hate to admit it,” said Brayman. “But in 2009 without the government help from milk insurance our losses would have been doubled.”
(Ben Klein, a senior with dual majors in magazine journalism and political science.)


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Some deer hunters who put in Winter food plots only consider turnips as part of a mixture of growing cold-weather greens that deer like to eat. Know what? They are also very good on the dinner table. Most rural Southerners were weaned on turnip greens and corn bread, and these dishes are as tasty now as they were when they were babes in arms. Of the common green-leafy crops, turnips are the least harsh tasting, compared to collards and kale. They are an excellent and tasty leafy vegetable that will be enjoyed not only by your family, but also by your dogs. Dogs need their greens just like we do and for the same reasons.
Here is how to cook a bunch of turnips. Start with picking out good plants at the Farmers’ Market. Turnips are sold by the bunch and some twenty or so will usually be tied together with a string or rubber band. Select a bunch were the leaves are bright, green and still alive. Careful turnip sellers will have the roots of the plants in water, or be constantly spraying the leaves. It is OK if a few are starting to turn yellow on the edges, but live plants are what you are looking for. These should have their roots attached. The roots will vary in size from about 3-inches across to pencil-eraser size, depending on how closely the turnips were planted. The last batch that I purchased at the Farmers’ Market was $3.00. I was glad to have them, as I cannot grow them at that price.
Once home, put the roots in a washtub with some water and let the plants sit in the cool until you are ready to start cleaning them. Turnip cleaning and cooking is best done over about a 3-hour period. The more hands the faster the work goes, and kids can help wash the grit from the plants. Washing is a significant part of the process as turnips will likely have been dusted with insecticide multiple times during the growing season and will also have more or less sand on their roots and leaves. My mother use to wash the leaves three times in fresh water before she thought them fit for the pot. The water would be changed between each washing.
When the turnips are in a bunch, the roots are all sticking out in one direction. Usually the first thing that I do is to take each plant and cut off the roots, which I trim and place in another container of water. I later wash these separately and cut the larger roots into smaller pieces, often 1-inch or less in size. These are then put into a pot and boiled. Traditionally, that is as far as this process went.
Some fat meat, salt and a little black pepper was added to the roots and they were cooked separately from the greens. More for color than taste, some people reserved a few roots and cut them into about half-inch cubes and added them to the greens. This year I devised a slightly different dish using the roots and stems which is given below:
Turnip Roots and Stems with Deer Meat and Red Beans
3 lbs. turnip roots washed and cut into 1-inch and smaller pieces
1 lb. turnip stems stripped of leaves and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 cup dried dark red kidney beans
3 pounds roast from doe or a small buck
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Clean and dice turnips and put in pressure cooker. Cut small deer roast into 1-inch and smaller cubes, salt and pepper and add to pot along with dried beans. Cover with water. Pressure cook approximately 20 minutes. Put pressure cooker in water for a quick cool-down, remove lid when safety button is down. Taste and adjust seasonings. The turnip roots will turn dark and the beans will be done, but perhaps a little firm, like in a bean salad. Serve in bowl with pot liquor on top of vegetables and accompany with corn bread, real butter and iced tea. This makes a one-pot meal that freezes well, should you want to save some for later.
I like this dish because it uses a portion of the stems which are most often thrown away and captures the nutrients stored in the biggest part of the plant.
Stemming, that is cutting or pulling the green leaves from the coarser stems and tearing them into 1-2 inch pieces, can often be done by kids who enjoy the destructive aspects of tearing something up in addition to helping their parent cook. The more they can participate in the process, the more likely they are to eat the product. The torn leaves are placed into a large bowl or pot and when the process is completed the leaves are put into the sink where sufficient water may be added to float them. Mix with the hands until the greens are well washed and transfer the drained leaves into another container. Empty wash water and wash the leaves a second time. If grit and dirt still appears in the bottom of the sink, repeat the process until no sediment is visable on the bottom of the sink.
Turnip Greens with Wild Hog Tenderloin
Very often in the South turnips are cooked with a slab of diced, salted and smoked pork fatback or streak-of-lean. This turns out to be a bit too greasy and salty for my taste, so I will often use some other pieces of leaner pork, such as from the shoulder of a wild hog or, in this case, Wild Hog Tenderloin. The tenderloin is tender, tasty, cooks fast and does not have much associated fat when it is from a wild animal. To take the place of the animal fat I added a tablespoon of margarine.
1 stuffed plastic grocery bag full of washed torn turnip leaves (about 1 1/2-pounds)
1 1/2 pounds of Wild Hog Tenderloin
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
In a large pot add about 1-inch of water and bring to a boil. Add greens and while stirring allowing the greens to reduce in bulk so that you can get them all into the pot. Add additional water as the volume of greens is reduced to about one-half, but not enough to cover. When the greens have been reduced to their lowest volume add sufficient water to cover. Add cut meat and margarine and stir to keep meat from sticking to the pan. Boil until meat is fork tender. Partly drain and serve with slotted spoon. Again, corn bread, butter and iced tea are traditional accompaniments.
To see a video about these dishes go to: http://youtu.be/m3nDSJBv8dU. There are many more wild game recipes in my books “Backyard Deer Hunting: Converting deer to dinner for pennies per pound,” “Crossbow Hunting” and “X-Treme Muzzleloading” which are available as softcover and E-books. Take a look at the books at http://www.hoveysmith.com. These prize-winning books make excellent Christmas gifts for the hunter.


October has come, and summer seems to be long gone. It has been snowing a fair deal already, as if retribution for last year’s mild winter. It snowed last weekend. It also snowed last Friday, causing all sorts of havoc on roads.
Rewind back a couple weeks ago. The tomatoes were still happily growing late in the season, abundant and green, when my sister hurried outside to harvest them amidst the frost warnings. Now, they are ALL getting ripe. A large abundance of fresh, flavorful heirloom tomatoes straight from our backyard. In boxes on the floor, all over the kitchen table, filling up the fridge…
There doesn’t seem a better way to celebrate this bountiful harvest than adorning a homemade quick puff pastry tart with artichoke filling. To top it off, I added a variety of tomatoes including yellow pear and zebra (with green and red stripes), as well as other mystery types. One is a pinkish colour, while another a more conventional tomato red. Just use what is on hand for a delicious treat – layers of crisp flaky pastry, creamy and tangy artichoke, and succulent tomatoes.
Disclaimer: I have no gardening talent. Luckily my sister does.


Parsley and mint are also good companion herbs for tomatoes and deter a number of pests. Basil is also a favorable plant to grow near tomatoes and purportedly increases not only the vigor of the tomatoes, but their flavor as well.
Flowers such as marigolds keep nematodes from attacking tomato plants and their sharp odor confuses other insects. Nasturtiums help to deter whiteflies as well as aphids.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Tomato Companions: Learn About Plants That Grow With Tomatoes https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-companions.htm


On Tuesday 27th October 2015 our class of Conservation Science held a conference in which we presented short introductions to our hot topics in conservation. Freya Tetley’s piece focused on whether a ban of neonicotinoids would be worth the economic loss to protect our ecosystems. With the increasing wealth of information proving that pollinator numbers are decreasing, I think it is more important than ever to look into factors that could be the cause of such population collapses.
Benefit of neonicotinoids
Widespread application of neonicotinoids suggests the insecticide must have significant benefits. The application of neonicotinoids reduces insect damage to crops, increasing yields. In the United States crop yields, namely corn, have quadrupled since neonicotinoids were first applied in 1866 (fig 1). In consequence, global food prices have dropped. The chain of positive feedback proves neonicotinoids do have their economic worth, but what about their effect on ecosystems?
Cost of neonicotinoids
Although neonicotinoid application has its benefits, it comes with a high conservation cost, which I find more important to investigate. The recent European Academics Scientific Advisory Council (EASAC) report has shown that widespread prophylactic use of neonicotinoids has severe negative effects on non-target species. There has been a 50% decline in bee populations[i] attributed to neonicotinoids, and the pesticide also has detrimental effects on other pollinators such as birds[ii]. Bees and birds are vital for plant reproduction and ultimately putting fresh fruit and vegetable our plates. Arthropods are likewise affected negatively by neonicotinoids, which may disrupt nutrient cycling and reduce soil fertility[iii] (fig 2)!
Ban on neonicotinoids?
Seeing the significant negative impacts of neonicotinoids, I wonder why the chemical has not been banned entirely? A temporary restriction of neonicotinoids was already in place in January 2013[iv], but the limited scope and length of the ban resulted in no significant improvements for ecosystems. In France various pesticides have been banned since 2004 and crop yields have not suffered. Additionally, half the European Union countries were in support of the 2013 restriction, so why not commit to a complete ban? I think the government needs to acknowledge that the loss of ecosystem services associated with pollinator and arthropod declines from pesticide application, will be more financially significant than a ban of the pesticide itself. There are alternative methods to neonicotinoid use[v] such as integrated pest management, biological control and creating hybridized species more resistant to disease. We should be focusing on applying alternatives rather than the pesticide itself.
By Lisa Kopsieker
[i] Biesmejer, JC., Roberts, S., Reemer, M., Chlemuller, R., Edwards, M., Peeters, T., Schaffers, A., Potts, S., Kleukers, R., Thomas, C., Settele, J and Kunin, W. 2006. Parallel declines in pollinators and insect-pollinated plants in Britain and the Netherlands. Science 313:351-354.
[ii] Boatman, N., Brickle, N., Hart, J., Milsom, T., Morris, A., Murray, AW., Murray, K and Robertson, PA. 2004. Evidence for the indirect effects of pesticides on farmland birds. International Journal of Avian Science 146:131-143.
[iii] Desneux, N., Decourtye, A and Delpuech, JM. 2007. The sublethal effects of pesticides on beneficial arthropods. Annual Review of Entomology 52:81-106.
[iv] Gibson, C. 2013. “Victory for bees’ as European Union bans neonicotinoid pesticides blamed for destroying bee population.” The Independent. Retrieved 17th October.
[v] Furlan, L and Kreutzweiser, D. 2015. Alternatives to neonicotinoid insecticides for pest control: case studies in agriculture and forestry. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 22(1):135-147.


Introduction to Ugao Green’s Self-Grown Moringa in Sibi Balochistan
Moringa powder has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its numerous health benefits and nutritional value. Among the various brands available in Pakistan, Ugao Green’s self-grown Moringa in Sibi Balochistan stands out as the best choice for those seeking the highest quality Best Moringa Powder in Pakistan. Ugao Green’s commitment to sustainable farming practices and stringent quality control measures ensures that their Moringa powder is unparalleled in terms of purity and potency.
What Makes Ugao Green’s Best Moringa Powder in Pakistan?
Ugao Green’s Moringa powder is renowned for its exceptional quality, which can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the Moringa trees are grown in the fertile lands of Sibi Balochistan, where the unique climate and soil conditions create an ideal environment for Moringa cultivation. The trees are nurtured using organic farming methods, free from harmful pesticides or chemicals. This ensures that the Moringa leaves retain their natural goodness and are free from any contaminants.
Secondly, Ugao Green follows a meticulous harvesting process to ensure that only the freshest and most potent Moringa leaves are collected. The leaves are carefully handpicked at the perfect stage of maturity, when the nutrient content is at its peak. This attention to detail guarantees that Ugao Green’s Best Moringa Powder in Pakistan is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a powerhouse of nutrition.
Benefits of Moringa Powder
The health benefits of Moringa powder are extensive and well-documented. It is packed with essential vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which are crucial for maintaining a strong immune system. Moringa powder is also a great source of minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are essential for healthy bones, blood, and overall well-being.
In addition to its nutritional profile, Moringa powder possesses potent antioxidant properties, which help in neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body and reducing oxidative stress. This makes it beneficial for preventing chronic diseases and supporting healthy aging. Moringa powder is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
The Process of Growing and Harvesting Moringa at Ugao Green
Ugao Green takes pride in their sustainable farming practices, ensuring that the Moringa trees are grown in an environmentally friendly manner. The process begins with selecting the finest Moringa seeds, which are then carefully planted in the nutrient-rich soil of Sibi Balochistan. The trees are provided with adequate sunlight and water, allowing them to grow naturally and develop their full potential.
Once the Moringa trees reach maturity, the leaves are handpicked by skilled farmers who have years of experience in identifying the perfect leaves for harvesting. This manual selection process ensures that only the highest quality leaves are chosen. The leaves are then washed and dried at low temperatures to preserve their nutritional value. Finally, they are ground into a fine powder, ready to be packaged and delivered to customers.
Quality Control and Testing of Ugao Green’s Moringa Powder
Ugao Green places great emphasis on quality control to ensure that their Moringa powder meets the highest standards. Each batch of Moringa leaves undergoes rigorous testing to check for any contaminants or impurities. The leaves are tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination to ensure that they are safe for consumption.
Furthermore, Ugao Green’s Best Moringa Powder in Pakistan is processed in a state-of-the-art facility that adheres to strict hygiene and safety protocols. The powder is tested for its nutritional content, ensuring that it contains optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These quality control measures guarantee that customers receive a pure and potent Moringa powder that is free from any harmful substances.
Customer Reviews and Testimonials
The quality and effectiveness of Ugao Green’s Moringa powder are evident from the numerous positive reviews and testimonials received from satisfied customers. People have reported experiencing increased energy levels, improved digestion, and enhanced overall well-being after incorporating Ugao Green’s Moringa powder into their daily routine.
Customers particularly appreciate the fact that Ugao Green’s Moringa powder is 100% natural and free from any additives or fillers. The purity of the product ensures that they are getting the maximum nutritional benefits from each serving. The positive feedback from customers further solidifies the reputation of Ugao Green’s Moringa powder as the best choice in Pakistan.
Where to Buy Ugao Green’s Moringa Powder in Pakistan
To obtain the best Moringa powder in Pakistan, look no further than Ugao Green. Their Moringa powder is available for purchase on their official website (www.ugaogreen.com.pk) and select retail outlets across the country. By purchasing directly from Ugao Green, you can be assured of receiving a genuine and high-quality product.
The Future of Ugao Green’s Moringa in Pakistan
Ugao Green’s commitment to sustainable farming practices and the production of high-quality Moringa powder positions them as a leader in the industry. As more people become aware of the health benefits of Moringa powder, the demand for Ugao Green’s product is expected to grow exponentially. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Ugao Green is poised to become the go-to brand for Moringa powder in Pakistan.
Conclusion: Why Ugao Green’s Moringa is the Top Choice for the Best Moringa Powder in Pakistan
Ugao Green’s self-grown Moringa in Sibi Balochistan stands out as the best choice for Moringa powder in Pakistan. The combination of sustainable farming practices, meticulous harvesting, and stringent quality control measures ensures that Ugao Green’s Moringa powder is of the highest quality. With its numerous health benefits and positive customer reviews, Ugao Green’s Moringa powder is the top choice for those seeking the best Moringa powder in Pakistan. Experience the difference of Ugao Green’s Moringa powder today and embark on a journey towards improved health and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ugao Green’s Moringa Powder
- Q: How should I consume Ugao Green’s Moringa powder? A: Ugao Green’s Moringa powder can be easily incorporated into your daily routine by mixing it with water, juice, smoothies, or adding it to your favorite recipes.
- Q: Are there any side effects of consuming Moringa powder? A: Moringa powder is generally safe for consumption. However, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new dietary supplement.


Board Vice President
As Board Vice President of Community Markets Inc. (CMI), Mr. Ellsworth is fully invested in fulfilling CMI’s mission of connecting fresh, local food to underserved communities. With over 30 years of Information Technology experience with both government and private entities, including Fortune 500 corporations, Mr. Ellsworth is equipped with the tools necessary to bring technology solutions to the agriculture sector. His work in development, operations, and as a consultant gives him insight into the optimal direction and programs CMI should pursue to best meet the needs of local farmers, businesses, and communities alike. Mr. Ellsworth enjoys giving back to his local community and wishes to see a world where all people have access to fresh, local food.


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From Rosie Stapel, Portrait of a Garden is a slow-moving Dutch documentary about two gardeners doing expert work as they move through the seasons. We see them in the greenhouse picking grapes and tending to the trees outside, their passion for what they do evident in their faces and their extensive knowledge of cultivation. Their dedication to their work is the best angle of Portrait of a Garden, but painstaking detail is its downfall. (GEP: 3/5)
Review by Social Media Manager Georgiana E. Presecky
Daan van der Have and Jan Freriks work together on a 500-year-old Dutch estate, tending to its plants and growing its fruits and vegetables. They have spent 20 years returning these orchards to their former glory, growing everything from jalapeño peppers to sour cherries. Apples, lemons, fennel, spinach, asparagus, lettuce – you name it, they grow it, and with fierce dedication and special appreciation for each.
They discuss the place of honor gardeners used to hold, and how this kind of work is a dying art form that requires profound skill and understanding in order to do it right. Gardeners used to be “kind of celebrities,” says Freriks, whose knowledge of the history of agriculture and gardening is astounding. “They’re still mentioned in the literature. That’s all fading away now. I think it’s a shame.”
Van der Have serves as a foil to his older counterpart, telling him not to lose hope – there’s a growing interest in gardening, he says, that should not be underestimated. Interactions like this between the two are the highlight of Portrait of a Garden because they tell a very human story – one far more interesting than the foliage. The two men and their estate staff are a delight to watch at work and they deserve to be profiled on this scale.
“The trick is to keep it beautiful,” Freriks says, gesturing around one part of the garden. Stapel accomplishes this – the film is aesthetically beautiful as we move through the seasons and watch the garden flourish before our eyes. She also makes a point to inform us what the gardeners are working on with subtle text on the screen – this helps the viewer separate the green from the rest of the green when it all starts to blend together.
Shoveling dirt, pruning branches, clipping vines – you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. Portrait of a Garden is extremely straightforward in a way that makes it dull. It’s unfortunate, because the film is an otherwise-interesting love letter to a trade that brings beauty and new life to a world that really needs it.
If any metaphor can be taken away from such a forthright and factual narrative, it’s that anything worth doing takes a lot more work than we realize. We stroll through a garden or eat a salad and don’t realize the painstaking detail with which these daily luxuries were created. Pears and tomatoes don’t just appear in the produce section. Other themes include the cycle of the seasons, the idea of making something out of nothing, the importance of trades to which we don’t give nearly enough credence. Portrait of a Garden and its subjects will teach you this. (And a whole lot more than you ever thought you needed to know about cultivating plums.)
© Georgiana E. Presecky FF2 Media (10/30/16)
Top photo: Kitchen garden staff tend to the estate.
Middle photo: The garden’s grounds extend from trees to vines, crop rows to greenhouses.
Bottom photo: Freriks and van der Have see the results of their year-round work and dedication to the estate and its incredible variety of plants.
Photo credits: Rose is a Rose Films
Q: Does Portrait of a Garden pass the Bechdel-Wallace test?
Not really. Women are members of the garden staff but aren’t really seen interacting in any meaningful way outside of working alongside each other while tending to the plants.


The escalating concern for the environment and for human health and wellbeing has led commercial farmers as well as gardeners to take into consideration safer methods for combating the issues of bugs, diseases and weeds. Although quite a few of the most noxious pesticides have been eliminated from common application, there’s been a search for additional approaches of containing insects than by just spraying chemical substances on vegetation and gardens. Quite a few years ago a program was established to consider advantageous alternative techniques to cope with insects. This method is termed Integrated Pest Management . Though the usage of chemical pesticides hasn’t been abandoned it has been consigned to the lesser of various other options.
Integrated Pest Management consists of a number of basic steps to follow and also assess before taking steps to control the pest. These are generally the following:
Have you experienced this problem previously? What time of year did this occur? How long did this last? What effect did this have to the yield and / or visual worth of the particular harvest? Have many people experienced the identical difficulty, and if so how did they deal with it? What region has become impacted – has it been a isolated or common issue? And ultimately, how will you approach and also solve the issue?
Be certain to set a Threshold for Action
Do you feel that the only good bug is usually a dead bug? In the event that there happen to be few bugs present doing little damage over a period of only a week or even two it might not really always be important to try and dispose of them. Almost all crops will put up with some damage without affecting the yield. When it comes to the visual worth of the plant, will each and every leaf and petal need to be perfect? At just what point would you have to do something? The answer to those questions can vary from individual to individual.
The sooner a person detects the presence of insects, diseases as well as weeds the better prospect there’s of curbing them. Depend on past history of what goes on in your backyard specifically times of the year and think about the impact of weather patterns – wet as opposed to dry, cold as opposed to hot as well as the earliness and / or lateness of the time of year. By way of example from experience I understand that usually at the end of May or early June the leaves of my personal perennial Columbine plants will most likely be infected by Columbine sawfly larvae. As a result, at that time of the season I begin to watch for them, so I am able to pick them off the leaves. The severity of their attack, nonetheless, will depend on the climate. Some years they reappear at the end of summer for a second assault and some years they don’t.
Accurate Recognition of the Issue
Precisely what will you do to resolve the issue is determined by accurate identification of the insect. When that has occurred you’ll have to know its biology and life cycle so that you can identify the ideal period to act for management. One season I sprayed the “caterpillars” consuming the leaves on a Mountain Ash tree with a mixture formulated with the biological Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.), not really comprehending that the worms were actually sawfly larvae, which unfortunately aren’t taken care of by that particular insecticide.
You’ll find several choices which may be obtained when you have diagnosed the problem pest and need to take action to control it. After all this you might need to select which solutions can have the least and most impact on the environment, your family and your pets. This is how Integrated Pest Management will be meticulously your option.
Biological Management – Identify and apply natural beneficial organisms that are the enemies for this bug. Make sure that the environmental situation is helpful for these organisms in order that they may flourish.
Cultural Management – By keeping the plants in the best of health they will be far more resistant to disease and insects. A number of cultivars of plants tend to be naturally a lot more resistant to insects and disease than others. Mulching will manage weed growth. Rotation of crops will help prevent the same disease problem the following year.
Exclusion – Physical elimination of the bug or plant materials which was already affected helps lower the problem. Covering fruit plants using screens or mesh will keep away bird bugs. Screening your home windows as well as caulking the cracks all around doors and windows should help keep out household bugs.
Chemical Management – In cases where other methods have not been deemed effective, using chemical pesticides could possibly be required. Make sure that you examine the label to discover that the target plant is actually stated on there. Attempt a reduced toxicity solution and be sure to follow the blending directions. Labels are legal documents. Spray or apply the particular pesticide only on the affected plant materials. Attempt to prevent human exposure to the absolute minimum.
The final phase within Integrated Pest Management would be to be aware of just what worked and what didn’t. It’ll help to take careful notes through the process. Note the time of year the issue arose, what kind of environmental circumstances prevailed. Just what part of the plant was being damaged? Where in the yard or in the garden did the problem occur? And then, what precisely did you do to deal with the problem and was it successful? Remember that if a similar problem happens next season you might have to use different strategies. Integrated Pest Management is centered on being flexible.


Micro-lot coffees are special. Just as wines differ by region and variety, Micro-lot coffees are derived from specific bean varietals, carefully picked at one farm, and processed in separate lots. That coffee is then carefully processed and roasted to bring out the flavors inherent in the bean because of where it is grown and the weather of the growing season. This January, Caffe Ladro offers three Micro-lot coffees for customers to enjoy.
Granitos de Altura del Ortiz is a Costa Rican coffee that comes from the El Ortiz farm in the Tarrazu region. El Ortiz is owned by Omar Calderon whose success in coffee brings his beans consistently high scores. In 2011, he won the Costa Rica Cup of Excellence. After receiving the COE, Calderon used the monetary prize to build a micro-mill (Granitos de Altura Beneficio), to process coffee and thus have full control the farm’s product. With his four daughters, Calderon grows and mills coffees that specialty coffee companies seek for their quality. Joana Colderon, capably manages the mill for the family.
We offer the Granitos de Altura del Ortiz Micro-lot in a light roast. The bean varietal is a Catuai that is fully washed and dried on patios. This coffee has notes of Granny Smith apple and vanilla.
Micro-lot Malacara B Yellow Bourbon & Micro-lot Malacara B Orange Bourbon
Malacara B is a 4th generation coffee farm in El Salvador. It is one of three farms run by a family corporation–Chantuc. Malacara B is owned and operated by father and son team, Rodrigo and Roberto Dumont. Since 1888, members of the Alvarez family have planted and harvested coffee in the Santa Ana Volcano area. 2011 marked a successful year for Malacara B as the farm won both the Presidential Award and the Cup of Excellence in El Salvador. This family has many varietals of coffee and we are proud to offer a Micro-lot of Yellow Bourbon and a Micro-lot of Orange Bourbon to our customers. These coffee varietals grow in fields next to one another and though they experience the same precipitation and temperature, offer surprisingly different palate experiences. We hope you will compare them. We know you will enjoy them!
Malacara B grows diverse crops such as avocado, prunes, raspberries and peaches, which they sell at local markets and which provide employment to workers throughout the year. On Malacara B we find a clinic, a school and a soccer field for employees and their families to use and enjoy. The farm employs 20 people annually and as many as 100 during peak harvest times.


I chose Florida State University because of the conducive environment for learning and networking opportunity for career advancement.
Motivation to pursue a graduate degree
My strong desire to develop the capacity for global impact in my field of study.
Importance and impact of research
Are you aware of starch in dry beans? Yes, starch is the major carbohydrate component in dry bean. Dry bean starch is resistant to digestion and that is one of the reasons dry bean stay longer in your stomach. Dry bean consumption is globally on the increase based on three factors: low glycemic index, low calories, and high nutritional benefits. The health benefit of a dry bean is associated with the presence of resistant starch, fiber, proteins, phenols, vitamins, and minerals. Dry beans contain about 60-70% total carbohydrates on a dry wet basis, the majority of carbohydrate is starch (22-45) percent. Food products made from dry bean have their physicochemical properties attributed to their starch components. Knowing this to be true, dry bean starch can be an alternative source of starch. My work is to isolate starch from different types of dry bean, study their functional and physicochemical properties, how they can possibly be used in our food products.
To become faculty at a research institution and make a positive contribution in my field of study and ultimately develop the capacity of others for global impact.
Advice for anyone considering graduate school
Know yourself, know your prospective mentor, and know what you want. Fail, fail, fail, and fail again until you succeed. The more you master failure, the closer you are to success. Failure is part of success.
Accomplishments during graduate career
I developed an improved method of dry bean starch isolation. Isolated starch from 20 different types of dry bean and still counting. I have also published and presented my research at scientific conferences. This provides a sense of fulfillment in contributing to the knowledge already existing in the area of carbohydrate research.


Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ORGANIC + BIODYNAMIC FARMING
This Sancerre is bright and fresh, with intense aromas of citrus fruit, minerals and grassiness on the nose. Refreshing and dry with fresh fruit and mineral notes and its hallmark crisp acidity.
Produced from estate-grown and purchased fruit from trusted local farmers, this Sancerre is from 10-20 year old vines that are planted in limestone soils. All work carried out is based on the lunar calendar. Vinified in stainless steel with native yeasts at low temperatures to maintain the freshness of the fruit, then aged on the lees for several months to add a touch of richness. AOP Sancerre Sancerre is the most recognizable appellation for French Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley. The region’s rolling limestone hills and semi-continental climate deliver richly textured Sauvignon Blanc wines with ripe gooseberry aromas, bracing acidity, and flinty-smoke flavors.


Check out this Strain Hunters documentary put out earlier this year about their trip to Trinidad & St. Vincent. Even though Trinidad is cracking down on marijuana, Strain Hunters managed to find the best herb that Trinidad has to offer as they explore the island. Most of the herb is hidden in small guerrilla-style grow fields in Trinidad due to the crackdown, but Strain Hunters manage to find growers that still produce quality marijuana.
They found different parts of Trinidad filled with ganja fields where the group lived the “pura vida” which is basically staying in a nice villa and smoking joints of great herb. The group then went to St. Vincent to meet some local growers, including one who had just been raided by the local cops. St. Vincent is the main supplier for the Caribbean and there is a whole network of growers and transporters that move the marijuana between the different islands.


Let’s help Mother Nature with some water.
Watering the correct way can help keep your lawn green in the dog days of summer w/o wasting your water. Don’t run a sprinkler all night; it encourages lawn disease and does waste water. Afternoon watering loses as much as 60% of the water to evaporation and wind. Early AM watering is the best. Try at least 1/2 inch twice a week or 1 inch of water a week; this should be enough water to get the moisture down to the root zone. If you use a hose and sprinkler, put out several tomato paste cans throughout the sprinkler’s watering zone and measure the amount of water collected in 30 minutes and 60 minutes. When the water depth reaches the desired level, you now know how much time to water with your sprinkler from now on. Same measurement tools for a complete lawn irrigation system.
Check the soil moisture by sticking a screwdriver in the ground after watering. If it goes into the soil 6 inches easily, you have done your job correctly.
Remember, a great looking yard adds value to your home and gives it that Best First Impression, so as to attract a buyer’s interest.
Need a home lawn to water? Need to sell a home? Call Earl @ 770-377-5793 or email: EARL@EARLPARK.NET