Planting Seeds for a Better Future
Gardening! Home gardening is one of the best things an individual can do for themselves and for their local environment!
It can seem a bit daunting when you see images of full gardens, lush and weed-free, but every garden starts from a simple seed!
Why should someone garden? Well, there are many reasons!
There is such a large amount of satisfaction that comes from seeing something grow, and being able to reap the literal fruits of your effort!
But, more than that, there are economic and ecological reasons to garden.
Not only can it save you money in the long run, but it can help your local environment in many ways!
By planting native species, you can support other native species in your area, and drive out invasive species! Not to mention supporting local fauna, such as bees and other pollinators!
Planting and sharing your harvest can keep others from having to buy non locally sourced, chemical-ridden food.
Pollinators are very necessary for the planet, as without pollinators, nothing would grow! Even spreading some local clover varieties gives pollinators a bigger headstart than you might think!
Having a garden over a lawn can help support eco-diversity, and also give you less work! Rather than having to mow every week, native plants are suited well for growing in areas, and have natural predators to keep them in check, meaning less work for you overall!
So, how do you start a garden?
It depends on what type of garden you like!
Decide how large a garden you'd like to start out with. Some easy ones to start off with are cherry tomatoes, which grow happily in medium-sized pots and are low maintenance! Others include cucumbers, herbs of all sorts, and radishes!
Make sure that what you plant is either native to your area, or well contained! Driving out native species can be more harmful than people realize, as all sorts of bugs and animals depend on these plants!
Set aside an area, buy some seeds and some soil, and get to planting!
Most of the effort from gardening comes from the setup, so set aside a day to weed and plant! From there on, most of what you need to do is water and weed, and wait for the fruits of your labor to roll in!


Company announces plans to enter the $350 billion global animal feed market
Rilispedia.com – Grōv Technologies today announced its indoor, fully-automated animal feed production system with the capability to revolutionize the $350 billion global animal feed marketplace. The system, called the Grōv Pod, integrates sustainable technologies and science-based growing protocols into a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) system that uses less than 2 percent of the water and a fraction of the land needed for traditional farming. Grōv will unveil its new technology at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 7 to 10, 2020.
“Farmers around the world are concerned about feed security and are telling us they want dependable, sustainably produced feed for their animals. We believe our turn-key growing platform will allow for predictable and highly nutritious feed year-round, despite the effects of rapidly changing climates on traditional growing cycles,” said Steve Lindsley, president of Grōv Technologies.
Demand for local, sustainably-produced feed is expanding rapidly due to global water shortages, climate change and land degradation. The Grōv Pod, which is in beta testing, produces a daily output of more than 2 tons of wheat or barley grass, equivalent to the annual approximate yield of at least 55 acres of farm land. The system has been designed to require minimal labor and utilizes patented low-heat LED technology, robotic seed-to-harvest systems and scientifically proven growing protocols.
“Today, more than ever, consumers care about food safety, animal welfare and sustainability,” continued Lindsley. “Our science and technology solutions will give farmers the tools to potentially produce healthier animals, healthier foods and, in the end, a healthier planet.”


In a world facing environmental challenges and increasing demands for food production, innovative solutions are needed to create a sustainable and resilient future. LifePod Inc.'s revolutionary FarmPod™ technology is poised to make a significant impact by redefining the way we grow food. In this blog post, we will explore the incredible potential of FarmPods™ and how they can contribute to saving the world.
FarmPod™: A Sustainable Vertical Farming Agricultural Revolution
The FarmPod™ represents a groundbreaking advancement in agricultural technology. By combining cutting-edge innovations and sustainable practices, LifePod Inc. has created a solution that addresses critical issues such as land scarcity, water conservation, and climate change.
Maximum Resource Efficiency
One of the key features of FarmPods™ is their exceptional resource efficiency. These self-contained systems are designed to optimize the use of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. With advanced hydroponic and aeroponic systems, FarmPods™ use significantly less water compared to traditional farming methods, making them a sustainable solution for regions facing water scarcity.
Year-Round Production and Climate Adaptability
FarmPods™ provide a controlled environment where crops can be cultivated year-round, regardless of external conditions. This climate adaptability ensures a consistent and reliable food supply, reducing dependence on seasonal fluctuations and the risks associated with climate change. By extending growing seasons and providing ideal conditions for plant growth, FarmPods™ contribute to a more resilient food system.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Urbanization has led to increased pressure on agricultural land, making it challenging to meet the food demands of growing cities. FarmPods™ offer a unique solution by bringing agriculture into urban environments. These compact, vertical farming systems can be installed in vacant lots, rooftops, or even repurposed buildings, making use of underutilized urban spaces. By bringing food production closer to consumers, FarmPods™ reduce the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation.
Key Benefits of FarmPod™ Technology
FarmPod™ technology offers numerous benefits that can have a transformative impact on global agriculture and sustainability efforts:
Increased Food Security: By providing a reliable and consistent food supply, FarmPods™ help address food security challenges, particularly in regions prone to food shortages or where access to fresh produce is limited.
Reduced Environmental Impact: With their resource-efficient design, FarmPods™ minimize water usage, reduce chemical inputs, and eliminate the need for synthetic pesticides. This contributes to reduced pollution, improved soil health, and overall lower environmental impact.
Localized Food Production: FarmPods™ enable local food production, reducing the need for long-distance transportation and ensuring fresher, healthier produce for communities. This localized approach strengthens local economies and fosters a sense of community self-sufficiency.
Educational and Community Engagement: FarmPods™ provide educational opportunities for individuals to learn about sustainable farming practices, nutrition, and the importance of locally sourced food. They also serve as community hubs, fostering connections and engagement around food production and sustainability.
FarmPod™: A Catalyst for Global Change
The potential impact of FarmPods™ extends far beyond their immediate benefits. They have the power to revolutionize the agricultural industry, promote sustainability, and contribute to a more resilient and food-secure world. By adopting FarmPod™ technology on a larger scale, we can work towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, such as zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, and climate action.
FarmPod™ technology represents a beacon of hope in the face of global challenges. With its sustainable and resource-efficient design, FarmPods™ can revolutionize food production, reduce environmental impact, and promote local food security. LifePod Inc.'s innovative approach and commitment to a better future position them as a key player in the global movement towards sustainable agriculture. By embracing FarmPod™ technology, we can work together to save the world, one harvest at a time.


Cheek's peaches are a summer staple
When you're looking for something to do off the lake, and you have a craving for something sweet and summery, check out Cheek's Peach Orchard in Canon.
Cheek’s Peach Orchard has been a staple in Hart County for almost 70 years. There’s no shortage of folks around the area who will tell you it’s the best place to go to get the local delicious fruit that Georgia is so well known for.
Began by Grady Cheek in 1950, orchard operations are carried out today by his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Alice Cheek.
Alice Cheek talked with Lake Living to explain how the high commodity fruit keeps her and her family on their toes come harvest time every summer.
She explained that much of the peach craze at the farm each year boils down to the luck of the draw.
On days when peaches are ripe and ready, picking begins at 7 a.m. As many peaches as possible are harvested by 9 a.m., then taken to the stand for selling. Everything picked is sold the same day.
“I tell people when we think we’re going to pick,” Cheek said. “We don’t have them every day. We have them according to how they ripen. But I can tell you when I think we will have them, and that’s what I do tell people. We open at 9 a.m. if we have peaches. We don’t ever know what time we’ll get through.”
A chalkboard remains on display at the stand where Cheek tries to list the days when more peaches might be available. It’s those days when she will be met with lines of people waiting to make their purchases.
“If you do find out the days, it is best to come as early as you can,” she added.
The peach stand is usually in full swing around the first week of June with the frenzy lasting up until the second week of August.
But don’t think there’s only one variety of peach to sink your teeth into.
“It’s hard to say, but we probably have nine to 12 different varieties,” Cheek said. “They come in about a week apart all summer long, so what you get this week will be gone the next week.”
Those delectable varieties include Ruby Prince, Dixie Red, Gala, Red Haven, Washington, Windblo, Red Globe, Loring, PF 24, Early August Prince, Georgia Belle and Redskins.
“The first three or four varieties are what they call a clingstone,” said Cheek. “Clingstone is actually where the meat of the peach clings to that stone. It’s more of a pickling type of peach. You’ve got to work around the kernel of that peach. That’s what we have mostly in June.”
Toward the end of June is when freestone peaches start appearing. As opposed to clingstone, freestone peach kernels can be squeezed out by hand.
Even though there are so many varieties, Cheek explained that most folks can’t tell much of a difference, except for maybe the white flesh of the Georgia Belle.
“As far as the yellow peaches, I wouldn’t fight you over the difference,” laughed Cheek. “It’s whatever you can get your hands on.”
As with any kind of farming, much depends on the weather. Freezing temperatures from the previous winter attributed to last year’s harvest yielding only about 40 percent of a full crop.
“It turned out to not be an exceptional year. but an OK year,” Cheek said. “A very good year is when nothing gets frozen.”
Regardless of Mother Nature, up to about 50 percent of peaches must be knocked off the trees so the remaining fruit has ample room to grow.
As for this year’s peaches, with about 1,300 trees occupying approximately 13 acres, Cheek said things are shaping up to be more favorable.
“All in all, it should be a fairly good year,” she said.
Cheek’s Peach Orchard is located at 200 Orchard Road in Canon. To find out when picking is likely, call 706-245-8810.


"Sustainable farming in an enviromentally sensitive manner "
-- John Scott
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Fearn Farm which is located at the base of the Tarbat peninsula in the heart of Easter Ross, forty miles north on Inverness. It's a low lying farm with soils ranging from light soil to heavy clay.
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John Deere & Autonomous Tech Could Revolutionize Agriculture
John Deere & Autonomous Tech Could Revolutionize AgricultureAlex Lerch2023-01-09T14:12:30+00:00
– From NBC News –
At the Consumer Electronic Show, tens of thousands are in attendance to see the latest technology, including an 18-ton piece of farming equipment by John Deere. NBC News’ Jacob Ward spoke with Deere CEO John May about how the technology could help revolutionize the agriculture industry and help with the labor shortage.


Lawns are a lot different than pastures. Lawns are designed for comfort under foot and attractiveness to the neighbors. Cows care little about either. Therefore, lawns take special high quality grass (like Bermuda, Zoysia or St. Augustine) as well as growth-inducing assistance. However, the biggest variable for lawn success is water. In the deep South with its unusually high summer temperatures, irrigation is often needed to supplement nature’s rain! If you stop lawn irrigation your well-coiffured lawn will begin to look like a weed-infested pasture.
Customers are a lot like gorgeous lawns. They require never-ending attention and care to be properly maintained. Take them for granted and you lose them. Treat them poorly and they will abandon you. Give customers service only when they ask for it and you will not produce a comfortable and attractive relationship. What can you do to irrigate your customer relationships? How can you make certain your customers never go without the elements they need for healthy growth?


What is Bamboo?
Bamboo is the largest species of grass. As a grass, bamboo has a shallower root structure than other plants that grow to the same height, such as trees. Bamboo roots typically only descend up to two feet vertically underground, but they can run horizontally in any direction as far as the plant is tall. The stalk, or culm, of the bamboo continues underground into a rhizome, from which these runner roots grow. These runners are all connected underground to the main mother plant. Bamboo rhizomes shoot up full diameter culms; these culms harden as the plant matures. Branches extend from the nodes of the culms and leaf out as the plant reaches its mature height.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant. There are two main types of bamboo, running bamboo and clumping bamboo. Some species of running bamboo can spread 5 feet or more per year, whereas most species of clumping bamboo only spread up to 5 inches per year. Clumping bamboos have short root structures and will generally form circular clumps. Running bamboos spread through the growth of long, horizontal roots with the ability to travel far distances horizontally from the mother plant.
In general, bamboo grows up in the spring and out in the summer and fall. New shoots typically emerge late March through June with the culms increasing in diameter and height each shooting season. Once the bamboo has finished shooting, the plant will begin to spread underground focusing on rhizome development through the late summer and early fall in preparation for the subsequent spring.
Bamboo removal is an extremely labor-intensive process best left to trained professionals. Due to the underground rhizome structure, chemicals or fire will do little to slow the plant down. When we perform removal, we follow the running roots, called rhizomes, to their terminus away from the mother plant. Though the process is daunting, it is achievable with experienced assistance. We have a track record of proven success when it comes to bamboo removal.
Typical removal jobs require hand tools such as axes, shovels, pickaxes, and pry bars. Heavier removal equipment includes a slam bar, a sharp spade with a heavy metal bar in the hollow shaft that can be slammed down to perform a cut of the bamboo roots. For the toughest jobs, a stump grinder is used.
A standard removal day for us lasts 5-6 hours, as we are often scheduled to perform bamboo removal up to five days a week for several months. The removal process requires a variety of labor-intensive physical tasks including moving and using heavy machinery, breaking concrete, hauling rocks, extracting fence posts, digging trenches, and of course removing bamboo rhizomes and root balls, which often weigh upwards of 100 pounds.
Rhizomes can grow under and around fences, decks, pipes, foundations, and other architectural elements. Our team is trained to deal with the formidable odds that bamboo presents, and we have many years of experience eradicating bamboo from properties around the region.
Bamboo removal is a messy process, frequently generating truck and trailer loads full of bio-waste, including shoots, rhizomes, root balls, and branches. We prioritize our customer service and remove all bio-waste generated from our removal jobs as part of the contract. We make multiple green waste runs during the removal process and always sweep, rake, and blow clean our work areas after completing the job. For tougher jobs where a stump grinder is used, the removal process provides the added benefit of aerating the soil in your yard, which makes for great replanting conditions.
The common bamboo planting methods we recommend are barrier containment, trenching, container planters, and mound planters. We frequently recommend a c-barrier containment method that combines both barrier containment and trenching. Each method requires different levels of maintenance and are explained individually in detail below.
When you want to keep your bamboo without performing yearly root maintenance, installation of a rhizome root barrier is an excellent option. Many people make ill-advised attempts at using metal, wood, or concrete to slow down the underground roots; all of these decompose over time. The concrete will crack, and the bamboo will find a way out.
The best option is High-Density Polyethylene Plastic, or HDPE. This comes in 40,60, and 80 millimeter thicknesses. As we have seen the lower thicknesses fail in the past, we always suggest going with the 80 mm thickness. HDPE, as a root barrier, also comes in 24” or 30” depths. The difference in cost in negligible, so we suggest going with the higher level 30” deep barrier. Barrier containment involves digging a 28” deep by 12” wide trench where a 30” tall 80 mm HDPE rhizome barrier is installed. The barrier creates an underground enclosure leaving approximately 2” above ground to force rhizomes to try and jump the barrier.
Once or twice a year you should check the barrier for jumping rhizomes and prune any you see. This keeps the mother plant happy and prevents rhizomes from randomly roaming your property. For aggressive, fast runners or smaller planting areas, a barrier containment might not be recommended as the plant would be at higher risk of becoming root bound at a quicker rate.
Trenching involves digging a 12” deep by 12” wide trench around the bamboo planting area.
The trench can be left empty or filled with sand. A few times a year you should check the trench and prune any rhizomes. Trenches can also be added to existing bamboo groves to prevent spreading.
Our most frequently recommended containment method is the c-barrier. The c-barrier consists of HDPE barrier on three sides and a sand trench on the remaining fourth side. This containment method is particularly beneficial for fast running bamboos as well as smaller planting areas.
The sand trench allows the bamboo rhizomes a place to escape preventing the plant from becoming root bound thus making this containment method a longer-term option than just barrier alone. A few times a year you should check the trench and prune any rhizomes to prevent the plant from spreading.
The mound planter involves making a soil mound of 18″-24″ tall and 3’ -4’ wide within all directions for each bamboo plant. This will give each bamboo plant plenty of space to grow into. Over time the mound will compact to about 12″ tall which is not a problem for bamboo.
The mound’s slight elevation over the surrounding ground will slow rhizome growth because rhizomes do not like to run downhill. Additionally, the mound will make it easier to see rhizomes and prune those running away from the mother.
Bamboo can be planted in any container that is at least 36” wide and 24” tall. Container planting is a great way to ensure that your bamboo is sufficiently enclosed. Containers come in all shapes, sizes, and styles to fit your needs; you can also rest assured that bamboo will not grow outside of a well-maintained container.
Bamboo grows well in containers if planted in good soil with a high nitrogen content. It is also good to fertilize container bamboo at least once a year. However, containers do restrict space for rhizomes and reduce overall plant height by approximately 20% when compared to bamboo planted in soil.
When selecting a container, make sure to size it appropriately. Larger types of bamboo will need larger containers. In general, bamboo prefers larger containers to grow best. Make sure to use rich, well-draining soil.
The container will keep the bamboo rhizomes from running. The bamboo will require more frequent watering and care as it has less soil available than if it was planted in the ground.
After some period of time (typically 2-5 years) the bamboo will become root bound in the container. At this point, it can be divided, up-potted, or trimmed and returned to the same container.
Many people enjoy the beauty, privacy, tranquility, and various other benefits a bamboo grove provides. In these cases, containment methods (as listed above) and maintenance are an appealing and achievable strategy for preventing the unwanted spread of the plant. With proper planting, recommended maintenance, and professional assistance, bamboo can be enjoyed without worry.
With its beautiful evergreen foliage, bamboo is one of the most attractive plants to use for a hedge. Since it is one of the fastest growing plants, bamboo is an excellent option for creating a privacy screen. Its short growth cycle allows for the plant to reach its mature height in a mere 3-5 years. Bamboo is a hardy and resistant plant that is tolerant of many environments.
Planting bamboo is one of the best ways to help our environment and reduce your carbon footprint. Bamboo has a high carbon dioxide exchange rate, releasing 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Bamboo is also a great soil conservation tool, reducing erosion due to its extensive underground, interconnected rhizome structure.
Regardless of how your bamboo is planted, the simplest way to control growth is with proper maintenance. To ensure bamboo only grows where you want it to, you should prune rhizomes no less than twice a year and prune the bamboo root ball whenever the plant appears rootbound.
Each spring and fall your bamboo will send out rhizomes in all directions. Rhizomes growing in unwanted directions should be cut and removed to prevent spreading. Our favorite tool for rhizome pruning is the Bamboo Spade, which can be purchased here. We use this same tool on a daily basis because it is designed specifically for bamboo and greatly simplifies cutting rhizomes.
In time bamboo will outgrow its container and become rootbound. When this happens you should prune the root ball. To prune root balls we use the bamboo spade in conjunction with saws to cut each root ball to a manageable size. Then we normally compost all root balls, but you can easily plant your new root ball or give it to a friend.
American Bamboo Company has the knowledge and experience to help with any and all bamboo maintenance needs. We offer maintenance services including but not limited to sand trench maintenance, pruning and trimming of bamboo, thinning of groves, barrier maintenance, custom built and installed irrigation systems, bamboo plant support installations, and we also offer consultation services to help assess how to best support and maintain your beautiful bamboo.


“The EPA estimates that we spend $40 billion each year on our lawns, using 70 million tons of fertilizer and 70 million pounds of pesticides. When we fill up our mowers during the summer, we collectively use 17 million gallons of gas (about 50% more than the Exxon Valdez spill). A gas-powered push mower pollutes as much per hour as 11 cars and a riding mower as much as 34 cars. Pollution from lawns annually kills about 7 million birds. In cultivating so much grass, we have allowed grass clippings to become our 4th largest crop, right after corn, wheat and soybeans, consuming 45 million acres of land, using 200 gallons per person per day of water in the process.”—
My yard looks like shit because I won’t water it. I detest the idea of going through all this to have a socially acceptable lawn. This is why we’re about to plant a rain garden in our yard (and other plants in the other places where you can’t have the rain garden trough).


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In this field, we are recognized amongst trusted manufacturers and suppliers of Seed Germinator. This machine comprises of automatic timer, voltage stabilizer and digital temperature controller. We manufacture this machine with the help of our skilled manpower using high quality mild steel and stainless steel. This machine is used in scientific and agricultural research centers. Available in different technical specifications, this Seed Germinator is highly demanded among clients. We offer this machine at affordable prices.
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This unit is fully efficient in conducting different experiments on assortment of seeds under variable tumidity and temperature conditions. Inside the chamber, natural atmospheric conditions are developed in order to germinate seeds without the need of going out. Inner chamber of the dual walled unit is fabricated by using stainless steel or anodized aluminum. The outer chamber is made of duly coated MS sheet. A digital temperature controller/ indicator keeps the level of temperature between 5- 50 degree Celsius. Inflexible humidity is generated in a SS water reservoir attached at the bottom to provide 90%- 95%+ 3% RH humidity. 14 adjustable perforated trays, electronic digital temperature controller cum indicator, both exterior end lights, etc., are provided with the unit. Also, cord & plugs are provided to make the unit work under 220/ 230 V AC power supply.
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Enjoy the outdoors all summer long with a contemporary wooden planter! They’re a great way to plant anything from herbs to flowers, giving a little bit of life to any garden or patio. Coming flat packed and requiring minimal self assembly, you’ll have your green fingers out in no time.
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An Ecuadorian chocolate bar among the best in the world
Eduardo do Valle
Evandro Rocha, Andres Molestina
The story of the businessman who transformed the cacao of Ecuador into the best chocolate on Earth
Belgium and Switzerland held the title for some time, but these days experts agree that some of the best chocolate in the world comes from Ecuador. Santiago Peralta, co-founder of Pacari, a local brand whose organic bars have earned praise from former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, endorses the opinion.
“I always found it strange that the country with the best cacao in the world did not also produce the best chocolate.” This is what led Santiago and his wife, Carla Barbotó, to visit some small farms. Their obsession with quality helped to certify the organic production of around 1,500 families.
It was the start of a journey that would defy the logic of the market. They adopted alternative planting techniques, utilizing concepts of biodynamics, and trained their farmers. “A lot of people had never eaten the chocolate they help produce,” he says. From their first award in 2012 down to the present, they've earned 250 prizes all over the world. “I think we've proven our place,” he celebrates, with an annual production of 3 million bars sold in 47 countries.
Still, for Santiago, Pacari's biggest triumph is at home, being that today Ecuadorians have access to one of the best flavors in the world.


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: Native Flower. This is a good time because the temperatures are nice and cool with highs usually in the 70s(F). Rocket Larkspur Seeds Lilac SpireRocket Larkspur Lilac SpireDelphinium consolida Lilac Spire. Gorgeous spikes of red, blue, pink, white and purple add unique color and texture to the summer garden or meadow. Larkspur were once in the genus Delphinium but were moved to Consolida. The genus name Delphinium comes from a Greek word meaning dolphin, referring to the unique shape of the blossoms; the species name "ajacis" comes from the Greek myth that these flowers first grew in the place where the great warrior Ajax committed suicide.
Our larkspur varieties are selected by our research team for superior performance as a cut flower. A superior larkspur with exceptional color. In cold winter areas, sow seed as early in spring as soil can be worked as larkspur can handle frosts and blooms best when started in cool spring weather. A hardy self-seeding annual, it makes an excellent fresh or dried cut flower.
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Sign up for growing tips, exclusive offers, and new product info. flowerseedpaper. It effortlessly adds a grace note to gardens, weaving among poppies and heavier headed larkspurs in late spring to early summer. Over the years I’ve selected seeds from those with the richest azure color, and now my larkspur are stunning in they blue and purple … Larkspur has been a mainstay of American cutting gardens since colonial times. Chinese larkspur (D. grandiflorum) is a dwarf, bushy variety that grows about 1 foot tall. : Attracts hummingbirds
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Most gardeners grow larkspur from seed rather than purchasing plants. This native cousin of the delphinium grows in the wild, often found thriving in open woodland areas. My favorite, but oh so rare, color combo of electric blue and deep violet will stop you in your tracks, beckoning a closer look.
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A VOLUNTARY group from Belper is making tasty homemade jams for the town’s food festival – but for the job it wants to use fruit that has been grown locally.
Transition Belper, a group made up of local people who explore how to increase the community’s ability to withstand climate change, especially want fruit that would otherwise go to waste.
Maggie Braley, a Transition Belper volunteer, said: “We’re interested in hearing from people with large crops or forgotten patches at the bottom of their gardens or those overrun with fruit who don’t get round to using it all. “We’re looking for any fruit coming into season around now such as gooseberries, blackcurrants, raspberries and strawberries.
“If you might have fruit going spare, let us know on 07817 754004 and we’ll come an pick it. Rather than buying fruit for jam from a supermarket, using local, seasonal fruit cuts down on air miles, saves money, cuts down waste and makes delicious jams with the taste of summer.”


The construction of a ground-mounted PV system is often polarizing. One way out of the increasing conflicts of use with agricultural land use can be provided by innovative, integrated land use concepts. With a collaborative approach, we work with communities, farmers and citizens in our open space projects.
Agriphotovoltaics: In addition to the production of food, forage or renewable raw materials, electricity is simultaneously generated on agriculturally used land by means of photovoltaic systems/plants. However, the use of the land for agriculture remains the priority.
For us, this approach means a meaningful and profitable coexistence of energy and agriculture and supports an important cross-industry knowledge transfer in the planning, implementation and integration of PV-based energy generation in agricultural and horticultural enterprises in Germany. You can learn more about our approaches, experiences and ideas in the field of ground-mounted PV systems in a personal conversation.


Agriculture Department Jobs 2019 for Project Director, Deputy Project Director
Agriculture is mainstay of Pakistan’s economy. It accounts for 21% of the GDP and together with agro-based products fetches 80% of the country’s total export earnings. More than 48% of the labour force is engaged in this sector.
The most populated province of Punjab provides the largest share in national agricultural production. Agriculture offers 21% of the GDP and gives employment to 47% of the population. It contributes in provision of raw materials to major industries; textile, leather, rice processing, edible oil, sugar and various food processing industries. Pakistan’s total export has a three fourth share of agriculture and 60% of this share comes from Punjab. Over years, Punjab has tried to meet the challenges of food security.
Punjab becomes the second largest province making 25.9% of country’s total land, with its area of 20.63 million hectares. Land utilization status is accessible for 86% of the aggregate territory; while 14% land stays unreported. Another 14% of the area is not available for agriculture due to either being totally fertile or being occupied by infrastructure consequently only 72% of the land is available for cropping. 10.81 million hectares (53%) is net sown area; area that is cultivated at least once and year. 9% of the land is categorized as current fallow; area that is not used for cultivation during a year. 8% land is marked as culturable waste which means area that is not cultivated for more than three years and is a part of cultivated area.
Census of agriculture 2010 shows that there were 5,249,800 agriculture farms in Punjab, these farms consists majorly of very small farms. 42% of the farms are even less than one hector. Farms ranging from one hector to 10 hectares make the half of the total number of farms and they occupy 68.9 % of the total area. Farms consisting of 10 hectare and above are 22.2 % of the total farm area.
Statistics of 2014 shows that Punjab’s total cropped area was 16.68 million hectares this depicts that 5.87 million hectares was sown more than once during the year. In 2015, wheat was cropped in 42% of the land similarly cotton occupies 14 % and rice 11.3 % the Punjab’s total cropped area.
To fulfill the needs of livestock population of the province fodder was cropped in 10.6% of the, following Maize and Sugarcane occupying 4.1 % and 4.3% area respectively. Oilseeds, pulses and vegetables were cropped only in 10 % of the area.
The mission is to sustain food security and support to national economy, making agriculture cost effective and knowledge based, with emphasis on farmer’s welfare and maintenance of the yield potentials
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Inspections of agricultural areas carried out with the help of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) using various measurement sensors allow you to monitor areas counted in hundreds of hectares that cannot be covered with traditional methods. Depending on the number of channels, we divide them into multispectral (several channels), superspectral and hyperspectral (several dozen or more channels). The quality of the camera is determined not only by the number of channels, but also by the resolution and speed of operation. The use of various types of sensors and image registration not only in the range of visible light (as in a color photograph), but also microwaves, infrared and ultraviolet gives results that cannot be achieved by the human eye. Provided information on soil fertility, moisture status, identification of damage caused by pests and estimation of future crops visualized in the form of maps allows you to make effective decisions and respond to threats.Applied in agriculture, it allows effective management of irrigation, fertilization, soil and all crops, thanks to the reduction of spraying, fertilizer or water consumption, and contributes to an increase in yields.


Lisadurne Hill Olive Grove
Lisadurne Hill is known for producing some of the freshest, purest and most delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the market. A family farm established in Rushworth in the 1870’s. ‘Lisadurne’ now has twenty seven thousand olive trees – planted between 2008 and 2009 – on the Hill Paddock. Our grove has seven varieties of olive trees for oil production and two for table olives.
We are known for our premium, award winning, Australian made extra virgin olive oil and best of all we deliver it to your door! Try our variety of fresh and flavoursome EVOO’s, and discover the versatility of our award winning range.


Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is known to be leader who is always with the people whenever needed. This was once again visible when Gehlot visited the areas affected by locust terror on Monday.
Gehlot conducted inspection of the areas starting with Dhanau, Barmer which are affected by this trouble on Monday morning and he saw the ground situation himself.
Bearing the cold weather, Gehlot had arrived in Barmer on Sunday night itself and conducted inspection of Monday which indicated his seriousness towards this plight of the farmers.
Gehlot has been keeping a constant watch and has been relentlessly taking steps to control this problem which is affecting the farmers of the state.
While Gehlot fights this battle, much help and support is needed from the central government as this issue pertains to the union government. Recently, He had written a letter to the Prime Minister seeking assistance in effective control of locusts in several districts of the state. Gehlot had requested the Prime Minister that the Union Government should coordinate with neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, for control of locusts.
Earlier, he had also asked the central government to provide additional resources and support for locust control as they continue to be active in the western districts bordering the state while the state government has already given relief to farmers by giving hundred percent grant on insecticides needed to control the terror of locusts.
Notably such kind of serious terror of locusts was being witnessed after 26 years and the crops and other vegetation were in great danger due to these.
Gehlot to his credit has the experience of solving various troubles of farmers and agriculture and his sensitivity and attention will also solve this problem soon.


If you are on the organic band wagon, or hope to be, then you will find that you can really benefit from starting and organic food garden of your own. You may find however, that you have no idea where to start. The good news is that you can use some of the tips below in order to help you get your garden started. These tips are easy and you will find that you can start growing your own organic food in little or no time, which will allow you to save a great deal of money in the long run like finding an affordable Winnipeg optometrist. You will also feel confident knowing that the food that your produce is as organic as it can be.
Layout Plan For Your Garden
First you need to determine the size that you want your garden to be. This should be determined based on the amount of time you have to invest in it, where you live, and the amount of land that you have. If you are one that lives in a city apartment, then there are still options that you have when it comes to growing organically. You will be able to grown vegetables in a pot on the top of your roof if this is all that is available to you. IF you are going to be growing on land you need to determine if you will grow in rows or if you would be happier with a beds that were raised.
Organic Soil Preparation
Building soil that is health is the backbone of your garden. Soil that is healthy is able to produce plants that are healthy. Plants which are healthy are able to bread people and animals that are healthy. You can use manure in order to help with improving your soil. Other amendments that you may want to use are hair, greensand, bonemeal, bloodmeal, seaweed, leaves, and more.
Controlling pests is one of the parts of organic gardening that seems to be the hardest. When you garden organically you have to rethink things sometimes. Some people find that they pick the bugs off the plants one at a time. You want to look for deterrents that are natural and use your wits as well. You may even want to introduce predators that are natural, even if you have to buy them, in order to protect your garden. Some times to get familiar with are: neem oil, bacillus thurigniensis, and diatomaceous earth.


Lazy Dog Farms
Lazy Dog Farms is a small family owned and operated farm located in the gentle rolling hills of McNairy County, Tennessee. The 138 acre certified organic farm is a mix of produce fields, pastures, woods and several streams.
Certified Organic Produce grows in the low lying flats, while Certified Organic chickens freely roam the pastures. Heritage Berkshire hogs root amongst the trees in the many acres of woods.
In the summer of 2011 Lazy Dog Farms began as a vision of a sustainable, organic farm. Since the acquisition of the farm it has been our family's goal to work in harmony with the land.
With the support of family, friends and community Lazy Dog Farms has put down solid roots and continues to grow in diversification with each passing season.
Posted by Bruce Scarberry :: Monday, February 24 :: 7:13pm
It has been an eventful and busy last few weeks. We have the roof as well as most of the walls on the shed. While it is 53'x 32' it is already getting full. We have received many of our inputs for this growing season which is helping to occupy some of the space. It is nice to start finding a home for things.
The greenhouse is beginning to fill up with all of our starts for the year. To help regulate the temperature we have basically put a greenhouse inside our greenhouse by using left over poly from both our greenhouse and high tunnel. On cold nights we add extra heat under the bottom layer to ensure the idea temperature for germination is maintained.
The high tunnel has been cleaned prepped and seeded for early spring produce. We are still amazed at how effective both the greenhouse, but especially the high tunnel heat up and retain their heat.
This week as long as the rain hold off we are going to start preparing beds for planting potato and various other spring crops.
The pigs have been rocking out in their woods. They are growing well. We look at their weight on a weekly basis to ensure we get them bred as soon as possible.
Oh the chickens! They have been toying with my emotions lately. Not only are they being stubborn and not laying eggs in their nest boxes they decided to take a break from laying all together. While chickens generally slow down in the winter, they usually increase production as the day length increases. We decided our chickens need some help so there are now golf balls located in the next boxes to help the chickens learn where to lay.
Now comes the chilis! We had a few pounds of dried chilis from our production last year. It was decided that these would help our chickens remember that they need to lay eggs. So far it seems to have worked. We are experiencing a three fold increase in eggs!
Posted by Bruce Scarberry :: Thursday, February 6 :: 8:35am
Well these past few weeks have been a roller coaster of weather along with everything else. Here at the farm we have seen high temperatures of almost 70 and then the next day the weather not even making it past freezing. There has been weeks of no precipitation and then almost four inches of rain in 12 hours.
We have been working on many projects around the farm, but two major ones have been the focus of much of our time. The pole shed is coming along well. This will house most of our implements, tools, tractor, fertility inputs and everything else that we can cram in it. The southside is dedicated to our new and spiffy produce washing and storage station. We are going to run water and electric soon. We are also putting in a new cold storage room.
The other project spearheaded by Mary has been the finalization of our farm plan for the coming year. This is basiclly the what, when, how, and where everything we are producing this year. This includes the livestock as well as markets, CSA, and wholesale.
We are widening the variety of produce planned and are also looking at putting in various long term plants such as raspberries, sugarcane, pecans, hazelnuts, and anything else that fits Mary's whimsy.
If there is anything you would like to see, please let us know and we will see what we can do.
Posted by Bruce Scarberry :: Wednesday, January 22 :: 7:23am
No were not expecting again, this is one of the test strips from the conference on producing Human Pathogen Free Strawberries. The researchers at TSU are working on making a cost effective field assay to determine the presence of Salmanella, E. Coli O:157 and Listeria in strawberry samples. In as little as 15 minutes a result can be had.
As food safety and security come to the forefront of our food supply, tests like these will be indispensable to not only producers, but also consumers. As part of their research they tested samples of strawberries from three sources including Walmart, Kroger, and a local farmer in Morgan County, TN. The imported strawberries from Mexico sold by Walmart developed a positive test result in four hours. The strawberries from California supplied by Kroger developed positive results in 20 hours. Finally the locally produced fresh strawberries took ELEVEN days to develop positive results!
While there are multiple hypothesis for the results including lack of sanitary conditions and practices. there is a clear divide on the differences between produce that is shipped in vs. locally produced foods. This difference is only realized if the locally produced food is handled appropriately.
We are working on implementing harmonized GAP (Good Agriculture Practices and Good Handling Practices) process into our farm. As we build our washing, packing and storage faility we are attempting to mitigate the risks and provide the safest produce to you and your family.
If you have questions on food safety or the steps we are taking please feel free to get the dialouge started.


I got this because you can plant 12 at the same time. It's day 8 and all plants are almost an inch tall. I still got some online pods, which btw are not a perfect fit, the baskets are .25 inch wider than the 1.25 inch holes in this system. But I ended up just using an aluminium foil to wrap around the gap to hold the humidity inside. It worked well. In case that helps anyone.
I have a black thumb which I think is important to add to this review. It takes care of itself and they grow a little bit more each day. It's the most exciting part of my morning routine.. while my coffee brews I admire my plants! I used the basil and parsley from the packet that came with the kit. But I ordered my own seeds along with the "plant anything kit" to grow jalapeno + poblano peppers, Roma tomatoes and marijuana.
Awesome, my wife loves it, she is very experienced, she has a huge rose garden and many house plants. This gives her the opportunity to grow and care for plants thru the winter. She also can start seeds growing to move outside later. It’s very simple to use but high tech, I see her checking out her plants multiple times a day even though she doesn’t need to, she really enjoys using this ingarden and she doesn’t like technology, new phones or computers, lol, worth every penny.
This is the first InGarden I've purchased and I've had it for 2.5 weeks now. 5 out of the 6 pods have sprouted. The thyme did not sprout even though the sprouting period should have been a maximum of 14 days and it has now been 21. I contacted Urban & Hawk about this but they told me that I have to wait a full 21 days before they will send me a replacement for the thyme. I will try to contact them again.
It's been really fun watching the plants grow and sprout and it's very easy. The only thing I don't like is how bright the whole system is. Otherwise I am very happy with my purchase and look forward to sampling the herbs in a few weeks.
I got this as a birthday present for my husband, the classic man who's impossible to buy for, and he was thrilled with it. He's a by-the-numbers kind of guy, and followed the directions carefully. As a result, all 6 of the herbs have germinated, and we are already using some of them (basil, thyme and dill) only 3 weeks later.


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Life is tough for lawns. They’re constantly being stepped on, run over and chopped down. It’s no wonder they sometimes appear a little worn out. Not to worry, applying grass seed over your existing lawn can help fill in bare spots and rejuvenate its overall thickness and appearance. Seeding your lawn is most effective when performed in the spring or fall.
Before spreading new grass seed you should mow the lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings.
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Today, the sun is shining and the sky is painted with a soft blue palette that has been obscured by clouds for days. Yesterday, snow fell in large, fluffy conglomerations that stuck to surfaces and created slick sheets of ice. As I was out walking this week, noting the beauty of ice crystals on the bushes along the street, I also spotted the quickening of spring beginning to show in the branches of trees and bushes I passed.
The color is returning to the newest sections of tree branches. The buds are visibly fuller. Things are moving below the surface–sap moving from nourishing roots into the trunks and sooner than I can even believe, the trees will be blooming, leafing out, and another summer will be here.
This will be my first spring in Maine. I am excited to see the changing of the seasons here, especially given the thick blankets of snow that December and January delivered. I feel pretty satisfied with the winter this year–normally, I feel like I need more time to go inward, more time to relax and reflect, but this year, I think I will be ready to emerge from the dark just in time. I am already feeling the spark of light as days slowly lengthen. I am thinking about my garden, which I cannot even see right now for the snow. I do what all gardeners do…dream of green in the midst of winter. Today feels like a perfect day to look at seed catalogs and do a little drawing to plan my planting. It is nice to have that luxury this year. Last year, I knew I wouldn’t be able to tend what I planted. I planted greens, and got to enjoy lots of salads and wildcrafted nettles before leaving my shared garden in Philadelphia to move to Maine. When I got here, I threw seeds in the ground wherever I could make them grow, planted pots of tomatoes, and hoped that I had made it in time. I got a remarkable yield for such haphazard planting, but that is mostly due to the amazing sun we got here last summer, and the resilient nature of plants themselves. They do pretty well without my intervention, which is why I plant everything close together and give them support by creating guilds. I am really looking forward to the upcoming permaculture trainings I’ll be taking this year so that I can become even more in tune to the natural cycle of things and do as much mimicry as possible in the little rented plot I have here.
Tomorrow, the snow returns, and I will go back to my dreaming of planting.


Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics globally and undoubtedly the one with a long history. Despite its versatility, durability and popularity, cotton takes a lot of labour to satisfy the current demand for cotton. Because of that, the production is often outsourced to developing countries, where labour is much cheaper.
Currently, 100 million rural households in developing countries are directly engaged in cotton production. As these people are essentially powerless in the grand scheme of fashion production, they're left to be affected by any price fluctuations, rising costs of production, or the effects of climate change.
The working conditions in cotton farms
Conventional cotton farms are not safe and environmentally friendly places to work, with serious threats to the health of the farmers.
Firstly, working at a cotton farm is very intensive physical labour, often performed in extreme heat- conditions that are only set to worsen as climate change progresses. With very little protection from the sun and heat, workers are at high risk of heatstroke and other health complications.
A few of the most significant threats on cotton farms are the toxic fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides used to spray crops. Although much more natural, non-toxic alternatives could be used, the pressures to decrease costs drive farmers to use aggressive chemicals to increase the yield at a low price. Farmers, who are offered virtually no protective equipment from these chemicals, put their health and the health of their families at risk.
Cotton farms don't always employ just consensual adults. According to the US department of labour, cotton is frequently produced using forced labour. Just nine countries, which produce 65% of the worlds cotton, are known for forced labour: Benin, Burkina Faso, China, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
While some countries are tackling child labour, this doesn't necessarily mean the production is becoming ethical. For example, in Uzbekistan, the government forcibly mobilises over one million citizens every year, including teachers and doctors, to leave their regular jobs for a few weeks and go to the fields to pick cotton.
How can organic clothing help?
The big question is, how do we tackle the dangerous working conditions of cotton farms, making the world safer for the 100 million rural households engaged in producing cotton?
Switching to organic clothing and Fairtrade strategies is the way to go. Cotton can be a very sustainable crop, both socially and environmentally, when produced responsibly. Once the toxic chemical use is forgone in favour of natural fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides, cotton farmers' health is no more endangered. Once the eco-friendly changes are undertaken, cotton production can be better for the planet – and its people.


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1. E-KAY 3 Pack Plant Waterer Self Watering Globes,Bird Shape Design Hand Blown Transparent Durable Clear Glass Aqua Bulbs,ndoor and Outdoor Automatic Globe
FeatureUSEFUL: Grow healthier plants by preventing over or under watering.Automatically water your plants up to 2-3 weeks, perfect for vacation and useful to your plants.results may vary due to different conditions, soil or plant types.
SMPLE TO USE: Just push the tube into soil. the water will be slowly emitted and automatically watering your plants without the need to set.
DECORATVE: Beautiful bird Desing hand blown glass watering globes, also designed to decorate your home,garden,backyard
PACKNG NCLUDED: 3 bird clear durable glass. prevented from breaking in polyfoam box.
SUT FOR:varieties of potted plants, houseplants, patio plants, hanging plants and outdoor gardens.
No worries with your plants for up to two weeks!
- Material: Hand-blown Glass
- Color: Clear
- Total Length: 11 inch
- Diameter: 5.1 inch
- Water you plants perfectly for up to two weeks, but results may vary due to different conditions, soil or plant types
- 1.Make a hole in the soil first, this will help to avoid soil clogging the cube
- 2.Fill the globe with water
- 3.Insert the tube into the hole you made in the soil
- To prevent dirt blocking water out, you can use wet wipes or a piece of cloth for wrapping the water outlet.
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2. OYSIR 3 Pack Plant Waterer Self Watering Globes,Bird Shape Hand Blown Transparent Mini Durable Clear Glass Aqua Bulbs
FeaturePlanter assistant : Are you always busy ? no time to care your plants /flower ?This glass self watering plante will be a good welfare for you ,fashion automatic plant watering device for gardeners for their busy days and vacation days. It can save some water and slowly into the soil to keep the plants hydrated for days.you can never worry about it dry or too much water when you out !
Good Decoration : This set of the bulbs is of smaller size for smaller plants or temporary garden care. It is not only a good helper for your plants ,but also a attractive decoration house, patio, garden and green house, hall ,office,bedroom doorway, porch, backyard and anywhere that you want to decoration , it will Received many compliments .
Pet Shape Design : Set of 3 clear glass self watering aqua globes for plants 1 snail, 1 mushroom, and 1 bird , it is simple design from natural , no doubt is can Perfectly combined with your flowers and plants ,will be very nice in your home .
Saving our precision time : Grow healthier plants by preventing over or under watering.Automatically water your plants up to 2-3 weeks, perfect for vacation and useful to your plants.results may vary due to different conditions, soil or plant types.
Size: bird : Length :23 cm width : 9 cm (9 *3.5 inch ) . snail : Length :26 cm width : 12 cm (10 *4.7 inch ) . mushroom : Length :28 cm width : 8 cm (11 * 3 inch ).
3. KnikGlass Pack of 3 Plant Waterer Self Watering Globes, Bird Shape Hand Blown Transparent Mini Durable Clear Glass Aqua Bulbs (Pack of 3 Bird)
FeatureAutomatic Irrigation Device: Self-watering container offers moderate water for your plants automatically. Just pushed the tube into soil and the water will be slowly emitted automatically watering your plants at anytime. Easy and convenient to use. It's perfect for watering any indoor plant. Great for people who travel and want to make sure their plants are properly watered.Using no power source, this will automatically keep a potted plant's soil at the optimal moisture level.
Features: Made of high quality Borosilicate glass by the perfect method of Artificial blowing, heat-resistant.
Wide applications: Its widely used for watering indoor and outdoor plants, hanging plants,potted plants, house plants, garden flowers, desk pots, small trees,shrubs etc.
The amount of water is clearly visible: No power source or other needs, and it will automatically keep a potted plant's soil at the optimum moisture level.With transparent body design, you can see how much water left in the plant watering which helps to remind you add water in time.
Enjoy your vocation: Enjoy the time with your family and leave your plants to me.Self plants watering spikes prefect for your vegetables,indoor outdoor garden, water plants day-to-day,potted plants, houseplants, herbs,patio plants, hanging baskets, desk pots, hanging plants ,small tree,shrubs.
4. Adabocute Glass Watering Globe - 3 Pack Plant Watering Bulbs - Bird Shape self Watering for Indoor and Outdoor Plants
FeatureSELF WATERING: Go on vacation and worried abour your plants? Our self watering globs is the best choice! This glass blubs will take care of your plants while you go on vacation, so just enjoy your trip.
EASY TO USE: Make a hole in the soil with a sticker or something Fill the water in the globe Just push the tube into soil the water will be slowly emitted and automatically watering your plants without the need to set.
GIFT: Beautiful bird Desing hand blown glass watering globes - best chioce for holiday present, gift for friends and families
PACKING: No worried about break during shipping - 3 bird clear durable glass globes prevented from breaking in polyfoam box.
GUARANTEE:90 - Day Money Back Warranty: We proudly back your purchase with our exclusive satisfaction guarantee. If anything goes wrong with your new watering bulbs, return them within 90 days for a full refund.
5. MorTime Plant Watering Devices, Plant Waterer Self Watering Terracotta Spikes Automatically Water Your Indoor and Outdoor Plants While On Vacation (6pc)
FeatureSlow Release Water Automatically: The terracotta watering spikes will release water automatically. Thinner the spikes, faster the draining speed.
The plant watering devices is made from terracotta clay. The clay stake is porous. When you put the bottle full of water in the stake, it takes a little while for the water to soak through the porous clay. If the dirt around the stake is dry, the water automatically wicks from the clay into the dirt, and the water keeps wicking out into the dirt until the dirt is saturated with water, or until the bottle is empty.
Easy to Use with Long Neck Wine or Plastic Bottle. Firstly, dig a hole in the soil. Secondly, insert the watering stakes into the soil gently. Fill the bottle or wine bottle with water, connect the bottle with stakes and turn upside down.
The package includes 6 watering stakes. You could choose used wine bottle or long neck plastic bottle to be compatible with the stakes. The watering spikes are perfect tool for you to recycle the used bottle as well as free up labor.
Slow Release Watering Stakes for Vacation Use. There is no standard releasing time for the spikes. Usually 1 Litre of water could water about 7-10 days. It is designed to prevent overwatering and guarantee the watering when people go out for vacation.
6. Adabocute 2 Pack Plant Waterer Self Watering System, Durable Mini Bird Shape Clear Glass Water Globes for Plant
FeatureUSEFUL: Grow healthier plants by preventing over or under watering.Automatically water your plants, perfect for vacation and useful to your plants.results may vary due to different conditions, soil or plant types.
SIMPLE TO USE: Just push the tube into soil. the water will be slowly emitted and automatically watering your plants without the need to set.
DECORATIVE: Beautiful bird Desing hand blown glass watering globes, also designed to decorate your home,garden,backyard, suit for varieties of potted plants, houseplants, patio plants, hanging plants and outdoor gardens.
PACKING INCLUDED: 2 bird clear durable glass. prevented from breaking in polyfoam box.
GUARANTEE:While our globe are well packaged sometimes accidents can happen. If any globe arrive damaged, simply contact us for a full refund or fast replacement.
7. Sheila Plant Self Watering Adjustable Stakes System 12Pcs/Set Vacation Plant Waterer Self Automatic Watering Spikes Irrigation System
FeatureEasy To Use: No Tools Are Required For automatic plant watering system Installation, Using A Standard Bottle With A 1.1 Inch Diameter Opening, Just Drill Some Holes In The Bottom Of The Bottle Or Cut The Tail Of The Bottle To Keep The Air Flowing. Accurate Water Volume, remote plant watering system Provide Different Amounts Of Water For Different Plants And Flowers.
Adjustable Flow Speed Design: The Flow Rate Can Be Controlled. The garden gadgets plant waterer Device With Control Valve Can Control The Dripping Speed Of 0-60s / 1 Drip, And The Sustained Release Drip Lasts For 1-15 Days.
Widely Compatible: plant watering stakes Suitable For Brand Bottles - Pepsi Bottle, Coca-cola Bottle, Lipton Bottle, Diet Coke Bottle Or Other 1. 1-inch Inner Diameter Bottles. (bottle Are Not Included)
Eco-friendly And High Quality: This Plant Watering System plant automatic watering Is Made Of Pp Plastic, A Green And Environmentally Friendly Product Approved By The EPA. It Can Be Reused For 30 Years. Reduce Waste And Protect The Environment.
Worry-free Planting: From Now On, You No Need To Take Care Of Your Plants Every Day. You Just Need To Set automatic watering system for potted plants Flow Rate To Meet Your Individual Plants Need. Just Enjoy Your Vacation Or Business Travel. The Automatic Plant Waterer Will Be A Helpful Assistant For The Gardening.
8. JULIAS 8 Pcs Vacation Plant Waterer Terracotta Plant Waterers Self Plant Watering Spikes Terracotta Wine Bottle Stake Set Plant Watering Devices
FeatureMATERIAL PROPERTIESHigh quality terracotta claya filled wine bottle will water a plant for approximately seven to ten days, depending on the dryness of your soil, humidity,etc. It is suggested to test these automatic plant waterer before leaving on vacation for the most accurate watering time. perfect for vacations plant watering.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONSet of 8 pcs eco-friendly plant waterersproduct Internal caliber:1.5 in, product outer caliber:1.89in,product length:6.58 in.
EASY TO USERecycle any long neck bottle,Just fill a bottle and insert the Terracotta Plant Waterer into the soil. Transforms any planter into a self watering planter. We recommend that you soak the stakes for at least one to two hours before use, because this will prevent the stakes from pulling moisture quickly from the bottle. (Use plastic bottles to better protect the product from damage)
A JOURNEY WITHOUT WORRYConvenient tool the self watering probes are simple and green effective ways to water your plants when you are on vacation, business trip or forgetting to water them indoor or outdoor.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. If you have any further question about this product, please feel free to contact us.
9. Upgraded Version 15 Pcs Plant Watering Devices, Automatic Plant Waterer Self Watering Drip Irrigation Spikes Device with Slow Release Control Switch and Bracket Support for Outdoor Indoor
FeatureSelf Watering System : Automatic plant water self watering helps you to get rid of worrying about leaving your plants unattended.
Perfect Upgrade: The new windproof, anti-collapse, anti-tilt bracket allows your Self-Watering system to not tilt when the fitted bottle is too large system.
Simple and Convenient: No tools are required for installation. Find a normal water bottle, you just drill some holes in the bottom of the bottle to keep the air flowing. Fill the water into the bottle, adjust the water dripping speed as your plants or flowers need, stuck it into the soil.
Eco-friendly and Durable: This self-watering spike is made of ABS plastic. Each water spike could work more than a year, it can be reused, reduce waste and Eco-friendly.
Suitable for Application: Perfect for business travelers, vacations, or forgetful gardeners! This plant watering devices ensures adequate plant moisture, whether indoor, outdoor plants or gardens, homes or offices.
10. Sandman Crafts Plant Watering Spikes Self Watering Devices with Slow Release Control, 15 Pack/Set Automatic Plant Waterer Self Irrigation Drip Devices for Potted Bottles for Plants Flower Vegetables
FeatureUpgraded Adjustable ValveThe newest plant watering spikes valve can more precise control the dripping speed compared to the old version. Only adjust the valve to meet your needs without complicated setup steps. Save time and water.
Suitable for most Bottles This latest plant watering device suitable the inner diameter of bottles : 0.6-1.1inch.These plant watering devices are perfect for houseplants, patio plants,potted plants, hanging baskets, deck pots, hanging plants or any other plants.
Simple and Convenient to UseOnly turn on the control valve and fixator, and place the fixator on the bottle, then turn the bottle upside down! Dont worry about the water pressure and don't need drill a hole at the bottom of the bottle. Say Goodbye to the problem of leakage.
Economic and PracticalMade of material ABS plastic,High strength and toughness, good heat and cold resistance, safe and durable.Recycle plastic bottles effectively,Reduce waste and protect the environment.
After Sale ServiceEnjoy your vacation with your family, your plants leave to me.You can contact us if you have any problems with Plant Watering devices, we will answer within 24 hours.


NORKAMA ORGANIC GARDEN
Norkama Organic Garden
Market Garden Project in Burkina Faso’s Norkama Village Empowers Local Women
Since 2011, Sarama has held positive local relationships and has backed numerous community-led projects in the village of Norkama, situated nearby the Company’s Sanutura Gold Project.
The establishment of the Norkama Organic Community Garden in 2013, located within the Sanutura Project Camp, originated with three simple goals: to create an open, freely accessible space that grows organic produce, to create jobs through agriculture and land care, and to provide a natural and sustainable food resource for surrounding communities.
In addition to land care education, Sarama’s efforts to source all seed and garden supplies within Burkina Faso extends to organic best practice.
Sarama’s CEO Andrew Dinning stated, “We buy our garden seed from Ouagadougou, and proactively target suppliers who do not genetically modify the seed to assure we maintain our organic status. We currently have crops of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, okra, spinach, banana, avocado, cabbage, papaya and pineapple – and make compost with any wastage.”
In 2016, as part of an effort to engage strong participation from local women and promote sustainable crop production, Sarama called on the help of an experienced agronomist to deliver hands on training focused on ecological methods of sowing, growing and treating plants.
An ongoing planting program was focused on enabling the seasonal use of nutritious food sources and natural remedies. This included the planting of tobacco plants and local neem trees to naturally repel parasites and insects – handy for both those farming the garden and the workers using the adjacent field camp, as well as supporting the 100% organic approach.
In 2021, Sarama Resources remains closely engaged with the project, undertaking significant rejuvenation efforts to lift production in anticipation of recommencing field works at the Sanutura Project.
Overall, the garden remains a mutually beneficial project between Sarama and the greater community of Norkama. The initiative provides an opportunity to develop local agricultural capacity, with the added bonus of bolstering camp supplies for people on the ground and contributes key ingredients to the Norkama School Food Program, another Sarama led social initiative.


Sensing the synergy between the values of her employer, Corteva AgriScience and those of The Anna Foundation, the big hearted Aty Burger nominated us in a company-wide #InItForGood competition as her NGO of choice. Not only did she do us proud, but she won us a whopping R10,000!
The aim of the #InItForGood competition focussed on:
1) For the good of farmers – increasing livelihoods & sustainable farming
2) For the good of the land – soil health
3) For the good of communities – empowering women and the youth
4) For the good of the planet – reducing greenhouse gases, conserving water, enhancing biodiversity
To show our allegiance to the cause, the Anna Foundation community got together and drew a colourful representation of these key messages.
“I’m really quite excited about this new global campaign of ours and I think our values speak to the Anna Foundation’s 3R’s.
Our values are: “Enrich lives, Stand tall, Be curious, Build together, Be upstanding and Live safely.” And our slogan is #KeepGrowing!”
– Aty Burger


Indonesian processed coffee exports show increasing performance. Besides being supported by the status of the fourth largest coffee bean producer in the world, Indonesia has hundreds of medium and large scale coffee processing companies.
Based on data from the Ministry of Industry, coffee exports in 2016 reached 145,000 tons or US $ 428 million, then in 2017 it increased to 178,000 tons or US $ 487 million. In 2018, there was a surge in exports of 21.49% to 216,000 tons with an increase of 19.01% to US $ 580 million.
Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto said that the export of processed coffee was dominated by instant processed coffee amounting to 87.9% and the rest based on extracts and essence.
“The main export destinations of the national coffee processing industry include the Philippines, Malaysia, Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates,” he said in a press statement quoted by bisnis.com, Tuesday (02/19/2019).
Airlangga also said, Indonesia is the fourth largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia. This has become a potential development of the domestic coffee processing industry.
“Our coffee production is 639,000 tons in 2017 or 8% of world coffee production with a composition of 72.84 percent, which is robusta coffee and 27.16% arabica coffee,” he said.
In 2017, there were 101 processed coffee companies covering large and medium scale with a total employment of 24,000 people and a total production capacity of more than 260,000 tons per year.
In addition, Indonesia also has various types of specialty coffee that are known in the world, including Kopi Luwak with distinctive flavors and aromas according to the geographical indications that are the hallmarks of Indonesia.
To date, 24 geographical indications for Indonesian coffee have been registered, including Gayo Arabica Coffee, Toraja Arabica Coffee, Bali Pupuan Robusta Coffee, Koerintji Sumatra Arabica Coffee, Liberika Tungkal Coffee Jambi, and Liberika Rangsang Meranti Coffee.
In order to improve the performance of the national coffee processing industry amidst the era of globalization of trade and free markets, strategic efforts are needed to boost competitiveness and productivity.
These steps, among others, are through the use of technologies that improve efficiency and innovation, improve product quality by implementing quality management and food safety systems, as well as increasing human resources such as baristas, roasters and cupper.


Organic Produce Case Specials for Canning
Click here for the order form. Orders must be submitted by Thursday September 6 for pickup at the store anytime on Saturday September 8.
Savor summer throughout the year by preserving organic fruit and veggies from your co-op! We’ve got specials on cases of organic peaches, green beans, tomatoes, and pickling cukes. Simply fill it out the order form and bring it by the co-op or email your order information to our produce manager Danny at email@example.com.
Sale prices are final (no additional case discounts).


In a talk sponsored by the Ursinus Arts & Lectures program and the Department of Environmental Studies, Dr. Judith A. Carney, UCLA professor of geography, presents "In the Shadow of Slavery: Peoples, Plants, and Agro-ecological Practices in the Americas."
Carney is the author of two critically acclaimed books: Black Rice: The African Origins of Rice Cultivation in the Americas (2001, Harvard University Press) and In the Shadow of Slavery: Africa's Botanical Legacy in the Atlantic World (2009, University of California Press). Her research examines the ways that the slave trade facilitated the movement of peoples, plants, and farming practices and technologies between Africa and diverse locations in the Americas. She is also an expert on the role of gender in food production and agricultural systems in West Africa and will speak about her research on the botanical and agricultural legacy of Africans in the Americas, tracing the ways that the movement of slaves and their practices facilitated the rise of new communities and landscapes.
This lecture is presented in conjunction with Grass Roots - African Origins of an American Art, an exhibition at the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art that explores the impact of African coiled basket-making on aspects of economic development in the American South, as well as the present-day environmental and sociological threats to the communities who create this art form.
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
31 for 21 - Math With Tomatoes?
Math can be done just about anywhere! I've been frantically trying to get my garden harvested as well as a few organizational projects before I commit 100% to K's new program. In the mean time, I'm trying to fit learning activities in whenever I can. Today we did "tomato math". As we picked tomatoes, we counted & sorted, we talked about colors. Of course we talked about planting seed & how everything grew & how it is now fall, so we are now harvesting it because it is done growing & winter is coming soon.


副标题: A Plant's-Eye View of the World
In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan argues that the answer lies at the heart of the intimately reciprocal relationship between people and plants. In telling the stories of four familiar plant species that are deeply woven into the fabric of our lives, Pollan illustrates how they evolved to satisfy humankinds’s most basic yearnings — and by doing so made themselves indispensable. For, just as we’ve benefited from these plants, the plants, in the grand co-evolutionary scheme that Pollan evokes so brilliantly, have done well by us. The sweetness of apples, for example, induced the early Americans to spread the species, giving the tree a whole new continent in which to blossom. So who is really domesticating whom?
Weaving fascinating anecdotes and accessible science into gorgeous prose, Pollan takes us on an absorbing journey that will change the way we think about our place in nature.
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
Working in his garden one day, Michael Pollan hit pay dirt in the form of an idea: do plants, he wondered, use humans as much as we use them? While the question is not entirely original, the way Pollan examines this complex coevolution by looking at the natural world from the perspective of plants is unique. The result is a fascinating and engaging look at the true nature of domestication.
In making his point, Pollan focuses on the relationship between humans and four specific plants: apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes. He uses the history of John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) to illustrate how both the apple's sweetness and its role in the production of alcoholic cider made it appealing to settlers moving west, thus greatly expanding the plant's range. He also explains how human manipulation of the plant has weakened it, so that "modern apples require more pesticide than any other food crop." The tulipomania of 17th-century Holland is a backdrop for his examination of the role the tulip's beauty played in wildly influencing human behavior to both the benefit and detriment of the plant (the markings that made the tulip so attractive to the Dutch were actually caused by a virus). His excellent discussion of the potato combines a history of the plant with a prime example of how biotechnology is changing our relationship to nature. As part of his research, Pollan visited the Monsanto company headquarters and planted some of their NewLeaf brand potatoes in his gardenseeds that had been genetically engineered to produce their own insecticide. Though they worked as advertised, he made some startling discoveries, primarily that the NewLeaf plants themselves are registered as a pesticide by the EPA and that federal law prohibits anyone from reaping more than one crop per seed packet. And in a interesting aside, he explains how a global desire for consistently perfect French fries contributes to both damaging monoculture and the genetic engineering necessary to support it.
Pollan has read widely on the subject and elegantly combines literary, historical, philosophical, and scientific references with engaging anecdotes, giving readers much to ponder while weeding their gardens. Shawn Carkonen
Michael Pollan is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine as well as a contributing editor at Harper’s magazine. He is the author of two prizewinning books: Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education and A Place of My Own: The Education of an Amateur Builder. Pollan lives in Connecticut with his wife and son.


Nairn's Organic Super Seed Oat Crackers 200g
At Nairn’s we care passionately about the environment. That’s why Nairn’s Super Seeded Organic Oat Crackers not only taste good, they're also full of natural goodness. The oats and seeds baked in this product are grown organically - without the use of pesticides or insecticides. This allows the crop to thrive naturally and also helps encourage soil fertility. Even our cartons come from sustainable forests, so you can enjoy these Organic oat crackers knowing that they are good for you and good for the environment.
We use a mix of delicious flax and chia seeds which are a great natural source of protein as well as being rich in omegas 3 & 6. The seeds makes these oat crackers even more crunchy and so tasty, you can even eat them on their own without a topping, or try using them with your favourite dip or hummus.