Global Soil Education for Regenerative Farming
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Soil Resources Initiative is a charitable and educational organization that teaches regenerative agriculture techniques which provides many benefits to improve human and animal health while also creating stable, prosperous communities.
We train farmers in intensive biological soil building methods that suit local conditions. The regenerative farming approach we teach increases soil fertility which in return:
Increases crop production and yield
Enhances the nutrient content of food crops
Reduces irrigation needs by increasing drought tolerance
Increases pest resistance
Farmers are trained how to increase soil moisture, organic matter and fertility without the use of chemicals
Soil Resources Initiative operates exclusively on donations!
We have done our farmer training program in Senegal and Mozambique for almost 10 years now and are currently raising funds to bring this amazing program to Madagascar!
To learn more about why we chose Madagascar and our goals for it, check out our blog!
We are a 501-c3 organization, so all donations are tax deductible
You may donate funds directly to Soil Resources Initiative or volunteer to help raise money.
You may also volunteer your time and skills on one of our trips. Contact us for more information.


Spanish for "Cashews". The singular is marañón (mah-rah-NYON). It's a sure sign that semana santa (Easter week) is upon us when the pungent smell of cashew fruit permeates the air! Many people don't know that the roasted marañón is a fruit seed, not a nut. The fruit looks like a red bell pepper and is redish yellow in color. The cashew seed hangs in a pod on the outside of the fruit. You can eat both, but you have to remove the seed from the husk and roast it before eating. The fruit part is ready to go from the tree!
Pajaros (birds), loras (parrots), ardillas (squirrels), abejas (bees), avispas (wasps), garobos (iguanas) and pericos (parakeets) all go nuts (yes, it's a pun) this time of year when the marañón trees, branches heavily laden with ripened fruit, start emitting the irresistible smell that draws them all by the dozens. The fruit has a distinctive, pungent sweet/sour aroma that can be smelled for meters around the trees - especially when they fall to the ground and begin to rot and ferment. Many people don't really like the smell. But I do. I eat the fruit like an apple, though it's much softer, especially when it's really ripe. I usually need to take a shower after eating one, as the juice drips everywhere.
The smell of roasting marañónes (the seed part) is one of the richest, hunger inducing aromas in the tropics. It's pure Costa Rica for me. Vendors sell bags of them in different sizes on the beach and in town. Aproned, Nicaraguan women balance pallets of the neatly stacked and sorted bags on their heads as they walk the sand and streets selling them. They're everywhere right now and the prices are low.
To the marañón! One of the best "two-fers" nature has to offer!
¡Feliz Pascua! Happy Easter!


4 Top Benefits of Hiring Our Professional Lawn Services
Review By: Admin
Your yard is the first impression people get from you. But because of your busy lifestyle, it is better to leave your lawn care to in the hands of an expert. Today, we’ll tell what the benefits of hiring our lawn services are.
What the Pros of Getting Our Lawn Services Are?
Of course, you know that lawn maintenance is not a 5 minute task.
Besides having to work, you also have to think of your yard maintenance. Even though you may be a person who likes to give care to your lawn by yourself, you’ll get a lot of benefits by hiring our lawn services.
Here at Monteros Landscaping, LLC.; we take care of your lawn, while you can focus all your attention on your job, your family, or the things that you love doing.
Keeps a Healthy Yard
As professional landscapers, we know our craft very well. So, we are aware that to have a healthy lawn, it requires more than just watering and mowing.
Our staff is highly knowledgeable about soil types, fertilizing, mowing techniques, and plant growth process. So, this knowledge translates to a proper lawn care.
Besides that, our experts can tell if your lawn is having symptoms of a disease. So, they will take all preventive measures to inhibit higher damage to your grass or plants.
Last but not least, they know if your grass type is prone to some pests. Thus, when hiring a professional landscaper, you’ll always be a step ahead in your landscaping care.
Enhances the Curb Appeal
As we stated before, your lawn is the first thing other people look when staring at your home. That’s why your landscape or garden has a significant impact on the look or curb appeal of your property.
With our lawn services, you can start creating a welcoming environment, and at the same time, you´ll add value to your property.
Besides saving time, hiring our professionals also means to save money. First of all, they have the skills, which allow them to do lawn maintenance faster and more efficiently than the typical DIY care.
Our company also has the best equipment in the industry. This is done with the purpose of performing hassle-free lawn maintenance. However, if you try to do lawn maintenance by yourself, you will have to buy costly equipment.
As you read, hiring our experts has many advantages. Get in contact with us, so you can start taking the most out of your time and out of your yard.
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The County Government will sponsor 2,000 students in Vocational Training Institutes and Technical Training Institutes as part of its special initiative to rapidly grow training in technical skills. Laikipia East and Laikipia North TTIs are also set to open in January while construction of the Laikipia West TTI will resume. The eight Vocational Training Institutes […]
Farmers receiving fertilizers courtesy of the Agri-Credit Facility of the Laikipia County Enterprise Fund
A farmers’ group in Ngobit ward at the weekend received fertilizer to plant the first crop since they signed a deal with East Africa Maltings Limited, a subsidiary of EABL.The fertilizer was purchased through the agri-credit facility of the Laikipia County Enterprise Fund.
H.E. Governor Ndiritu Muriithi yesterday made an inspection tour on the ongoing construction works at the Rumuruti County Offices. The site manager assured him that with the present workforce of 25 people ,the works will be ready by end of January 2018. He also held a consultative meeting with Khilna Dodhia ,CEO Kenergy Renewables Ltd […]


Original Model Garden Unit (Also known as Small Garden Unit)
This Garden product, also known as the small garden unit (not to be confused with the mini garden unit or large garden unit) is a convenient way to bring Structured Water™ to your plants and garden. Simply connect it to any faucet and hook up your hose. Garden products are easily connected to a recreational vehicle for filling water reservoirs while traveling. Great for use on hot tubs too! Extraordinary results are being obtained by watering plants with Structured Water™. Use it in your greenhouse or on an aquaponics system.
- Less infection and disease in plants
- Healthier plants with 20-40% increased biomass (bigger plants)
- Increased nutrients and sugars in the plants
- Up to a 30% reduction of water needed for yard and garden
- Pest resistant due to plant health
- Hardy plants that are more resistant to drought, heat, and freezing conditions
This unit has identical flow-form construction as the Dynamically Enhanced unit, but embedded within the DE unit’s flow form are all-natural, energy enhanced materials. The effect is approximately a three fold increase in life force energy output (vitality) of the DE water over that of water from an original model unit.
Length: 8 1/4″ (with connectors). This unit, also known as the original model small garden unit, is equivalent to two of the original model mini garden units in series, and half of the original model large garden unit.
Weight: 1 lb, 8 oz.
Connection Sizes: 3/4″ Male + Female Garden Hose Connectors
Normal inline operation will continuously clean the product. However, one can also clean by soaking the product in a bath of water and apple cider vinegar, hot tap water, or running through the dishwasher.
This Garden product can be drained and stored in either direction, i.e., spout up or spout down, or sideways once dry.


Viña Cartín Winery
Part of the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin, the current winery produces three labels (Viña Cartín, Ruta 49 and Terras de Lantaño), with grapes coming from over 16 hectares, divided in 6 different vineyards (owned by the winery) in the districts of Lantaño, Meis, Vilanova de Arousa and Vilagarcía de Arousa. The variety of the lots in terms of location, altitude, distance to the sea and climate conditions (sandy loam soils, with more or less clay content and depth), gives each wine its different nuances and complexity. Each lot is cultivated separately, depending on the traditional production schemes to later proceed with coupage, which will give way to the different wines.
From 9:30 to 13:30 and 15:30 to 19:00. Group visits (with prior reservation) from 10:00 to 18:00, Monday thru Sunday.


Fewer pictures this time, but here we go.
1 bunch beets
2 sugar pie pumpkins
1 bunch carrots
1 bunch kale
1 bulb fennel
As seen in the last photo of the Halloween post, those little sugar pie pumpkins were not eaten, but rather used for decoration. I drew little faces on them, and actually they’re still out there. I like them. Also seen in that post is that all 7 apples went into yet another apple pie! I enjoyed tasting the difference between the Rome apples this time and the Granny Smith last time.
Carrots and pears were raw snacks. Beets got roasted and kale got chipped.
I also harvested about 18 pomegranates off our tree! I took the seeds out of 6 of them, and sent the rest to Apple where many of Eric’s coworkers were thrilled to take them.
That is what 6 pomegranates worth of seeds look like.
This is what the juice looks like! Yum yum. I did add a little water and sugar to it to make it more palatable, but that’s a nice half glass of juice! And only 6 poms, hahaha.
That’s it for now.


Greetings from the Garden! Come join us Wednesdays 5-7pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm. We are beginning to see some of the fruits of our labor. The strawberries are ripening and we have herbs for seasonings. Our current goal is to raise and plant several of the beds that need repair and care. The garden is in need of donations for/of the following items: untreated lumber, screws and top soil. Contact Brother News Gitonga at 614.966-4781 and Sherman Morrison at 614-381-5494.


Operation costs are one of the most impactful things on your bottom line. If you're trying to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of your equipment and materials, Crop Packaging Specialists can help. We provide wholesale farm supplies in Wichita, KS and Shelby, MT, so our customers can maximize profits. By getting products like polypropylene baler twine wholesale, you can compete with large agricultural operations.
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Spring Compost Dates
Mar 23, 2017 06:13AM
By Theresa Gilman
(Editor's Note: the following information was supplied by the Town of Dracut.)The compost site located at the Dillon Center, 833 Hildreth Street, will be opened Saturdays only this spring on the following dates: April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, and May 20. Hours of operation will be from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
The site is closed the holiday weekend of May 27 (Memorial Day).
The compost site will accept leaves, brush, and grass clippings only, with proof of residency.
Screened compost is available at the compost site for residents to use on their lawns, gardens or flowerbeds.
Please call DPW Director Edward G. Patenaude if you have any questions.
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Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program
At Geeveston Primary School, we are actively involved in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. This program aims to provide positive and memorable food experiences to school children by teaching them how to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, seasonal food.
The program is run in a variety of school settings across Australia. It is designed to be fully integrated into the school curriculum as it offers possibilities to reinforce literacy, numeracy, science, cultural studies and all aspects of environmental sustainability.
Our kitchen garden provides many ingredients for our cooking and food creations. The students are involved in caring for the garden with planned, supervised lessons every week. Planting, weeding and watering the gardens is part of the responsibility shared by the students. Learning about seasonal growth and observing changes in the garden, provide our students with practical, lifelong knowledge of the environment. In addition to growing the food, the students are assigned the task of harvesting and preparing what they grow. Our teaching kitchen at Geeveston Primary School allows for weekly cooking classes in which the students prepare fresh meals using produce from the garden. We then share our meals with each other and the staff.


If you happen to be a place dweller or stay in a home having small or no lawn, you could imagine that it is unattainable to compost ones residence waste. You might in addition think the fact that there is minor intent to fertilize waste materials if an individual don’t have a great lawn or backyard to utilize the compost in, nevertheless this approach is merely not true.
Recycling house debris is essential for a lot of explanations. Decomposing had gain the atmosphere, by adjusting organic waste into a beneficial end-product (”compost”). This likewise helps decrease the demand on landfills and can even lessen your own personal garbage collection bill. Even though you will never possess a yard or garden to use the fertilizer which you develop in, you will likely come with pals and neighbors who would certainly welcome the compost in theirs. And if you possess houseplants, you must surely look at employing the compost on all of them – the benefits will be fantastic.
Yet what should a person perform if an individual usually do not have a large area to create a compost pile or location large composting bins? Luckily generally there are several smaller composting packing containers currently accessible that can simply fit into a modest yard or perhaps on a outdoor patio. Most of the bins are tumbling decomposing containers, which mean that you spin them everyday which in turn speeds up the decomposing method.
Most of these containers also carry out a good job of keeping the composting material included, out of sight, and managing any scents that could occur. Right now there are a lot of great reasons to compost your own organic debris and condo dwellers will not have got to stop trying on the decomposing method.
Even if you will not have a small decomposing trash can or desire to purchase one, you should check with your local city hall to observe if the city you live in will compost your waste materials for you. Some cities are now even supplying special bins similar to popular recycling bins for collecting organic waste.
Best Compost tumblers in UK
A compost tumbler can be very good appliance for making compost. It is nothing but a sealed container that can be rotated for mixing the composting materials. There are different types of compost tumblers available in UK, but you need to choose the right one for your need. Compost tumblers spare the gardener one of the most arduous tasks in composting – ‘turning’ the compost pile. A decent tumbler makes turning easier, but if you want compost quickly and are happy to do the work, it appears that you might as well stick with a standard compost heap or bin, as long as it’s easy to access the compost to turn it. The organic materials are broken down, as in the compost heap method, by zillions of microbes and other living organisms fueled by oxygen. One of the reasons compost piles are slow is that the microbes do not get enough air. This is usually done with a pitchfork in open compost bins and compost piles where there is room to wield the tool.
- It’s considerably cheaper and gives you more exercise.
- To keep the process going at its fastest clip, the tumbler is turned twice or three times a week, mixing the microbes with the organic material while infusing fresh supplies of oxygen.
- By mixing up the ingredients more frequently, more air is introduced and the composting process heats up and matures faster.
- Turning the pile is done to speed up the composting process by providing aeration and by mixing the hot composting material with materials recently added, as this introduces microbial activity to help break down the fresh materials.
- Of course, lots of us don’t turn compost weekly and wait considerably longer than 14 weeks for it, so cutting the time it takes to make compost may appeal.
The tumbler keeps the materials contained, as well as the heat the process generates. This is certainly sound science. A compost pile requires plenty of water for the microbes to survive. Worm composting, known as vermicomposting, is a process in which red wiggler earthworms (Elsenia fetida) eat organic waste and “replace it” with droppings known as worm casts, an exceptionally rich soil conditioner for plants. In a month or so — or even less with diligent practice and the right tumbler!
Compact Compost Tumbler Makes Compost in 14 Days If you’re looking for a fast, convenient way to compost your kitchen throw-outs, grass clippings, and organic yard waste, our Compact Compost Tumbler is just right for you! The Compost Tumbler is perfect for turning smaller amounts of yard, garden and kitchen throw-outs into finished compost in just 14 days. All you have to do it load it, give it a few spins every day for 2 weeks and in just 14 days you can take out your finished compost!
What is important to understand in this study is that the tumblers and the piles were turned at the same frequency. However, too much water will reduce air circulation and flood the pile. The biggest advantage of worm composting bins is that they can be used year-round indoors or out, and can compost kitchen waste and scraps. Composting comes from an age-old natural process and gained popularity from backyard gardeners and organic gardeners. If you turn your compost pile regularly it will perform just as well as the compost tumblers.
In general, compost should feel like a wrung out sponge (moist, but not sopping wet). As they eat, composting microbes produce plenty of heat, which raises the temperature of the pile and speeds decomposition. True to the law of supply and demand, growing interest resulted in the development of several different types of composting units. For one thing, the metal frame has wheels for easy transportation around the garden. If there’s a big enough pile of stuff, and it’s got sufficient air and moisture, it will produce heat. This is quite useful for when the compost is ready, allowing it to be easily dispersed throughout the garden as needed. Not only that, but the steel frame is rust-resistance, making it durable as well as strong!
Benefits of Composting With Worms?
Because vermicompost is what will save the earth from the damage mankind has done to it. This may sound like an overly broad-sweeping statement, but if you examine the subject thoroughly, you will see why. The soil in which we grow our food and other plants affects the quality of those plants. The micro-organisms (all those tiny creatures you cannot see without a microscope) and larger living creatures that reside in the soil all impact their environment. They feed on each other as well as other things present in the soil and leave behind castings that are chemically broken down.
The roots of growing plants search for and suck up these chemical compounds with the aid of water present. The water is like the straw humans use to get food inside. The chemicals are the vitamins inside the liquid. Both moisture and the chemicals need to be present to enable the plant to survive. The type of compounds your plant is able to suck up and feed on is determined by what is present in the soil. If we want healthy and vigorous plants we must feed them the best food. And that is vermicompost.
What is the difference between vermicompost and compost from a composter?
Composters convert leaves, grass, kitchen waste and other organic natural materials into a nutrient-rich, loamy soil amendment that will feed your plants and change the texture of the soil so it will hold enough water and allow excess water to perculate out. The nutrients that are in compost may or may not be immediately available to the plant roots. It takes further breaking down of the material to make them available.
That is where the micro-organisms and worms come into the picture. They eat the compost and convert it to vermicompost, which is then available for the plant roots to use. Vermicompost is the final phase of the composting process. When we make vermicompost, we are creating a product that is going to feed the plants instantly; boosting their growing ability, health and production quicker. Plants respond quickly to the availablity of nutrients on the chemical compound level and it shows up in their growth and color.
Why Compost with Worms?
A composting worm bin system is an incredibly efficient and effective way to quickly convert your kitchen waste, cardboard, newspaper, junk mail, dried leaves and most other organic materials into the most nutrient rich compost for your plants, planters, flower beds and garden.
In nature, once-living material is slowly broken down into the nutrients that plants use. It is an ongoing process in nature’s food chain. You will see it happening if you leave the grass clippings on your lawn; they dry up and then sink down between the blades of the uncut grass. This is now called thatch. If you leave the thatch alone, the layer that is on the bottom, touching the soil will begin to compost, the micro-organisms in the soil will begin to work on it, eating it and converting it.
Those micro-organisms and larger creatures like worms, will only be able to work on the portion of that they can reach, which is why the bottom layer is what is composted first. As that layer is slowly process, the upper layers sink lower into contact with the soil and provide food for those micro-organisms, worms, etc. This entire process can take up to two years to complete. If you continue to cut the lawn and leave more clippings on it, the process will never be entirely finished, as it has new fresh material to work on.
We greatly speed up this natural process when we use a worm compost bin system to recycle the natural materials. We gather the material up, and place it where the worms can get to it much quicker and with many worms present, they go to work on it and quickly convert it in as little as one month, as compared to 2 years or more.
In full operation, a worm composter, which is called a vermicomposter, can house 10,000 to 12,000 worms. That is a lot of eating power. They can process up to 5 pounds of material every week. That would probably be all the junk mail and kitchen waste a household creates each week.
If every household in America maintained a vermicomposter just for junk mail, newspapers and kitchen waste, the impact on our waste disposal systems (dumps) would be phenomenal in scope. For decades, the way mankind exists on earth (on average), has moved so far away from allowing nature to take it’s natural course of recycling and replenishing the soil, we now have to make an effort to assist Mother Nature to bring back the balance needed to sustain her and us.
We also desire to live in areas that in the natural state do not provide for good gardening, like the desert states. Since people like to eat and garden, no matter where they live, we help nature along by providing the best materials needed to make it happen. Composting with worms is the most effective way to do that.
What kind of worms are used in worm composters?
Different worm species have different behavioral patterns. There are worms that live six feet underground, and worms that live in the ocean. The best worm to use in a worm composter is the red wriggler, or Eisenia fetida. Using worms that are going to be happy where you want to put them just makes good sense. The behavior of red wrigglers is perfect for the job we want them to do. They are very ferocious feeders, they reproduce quickly, and they move readily between the upper and lower layers, staying mostly at a certain level below the surface. Most of us have turned over a log or board and found worms on the surface. Once we move the board, the worms go underground because they do not like light. We are utilizing the natural behavior patterns of the red wriggler to our advantage in the worm factory bins. This is less stressful on the worms and makes it super easy to harvest the finished vermicompost.
Red wriggler worms are not best suited for in-ground gardens because they are very aggressive and may attack and consume regular earth worms and night crawlers. Keep them separated. If you are getting an overabundance of red wrigglers in your worm factory, move some of them into another worm factory, give some away to new owners of worm factories, sell them to fishermen as bait.


A couple of days ago we woke up to a beautiful frosty, mist shrouded morning which faded from ice to fire when the morning sun blazed its way across the Downs.
This is the time of year when you can feel Spring in the air, tantalisingly close, and I start to feel impatient for some warmer weather so I can get outside and start planting.
I have big plans for our little garden and am probably going to have to downscale a bit in order to fit everything in. The good thing about my experience of inner city container gardening is that I can use space effectively to cram as much green in as possible and I’ll certainly also be growing lots in pots. Most of my plants have survived the winter despite being hiked from a nicely sheltered patio garden to a blustery, exposed little plot which gets hit directly by the icy blasts that rush in from the Low Weald.
I’ve just had a couple of seed deliveries and will be setting up the seed trays before too long. It’s all very exciting!
Finally, incase you haven’t spotted the announcements elsewhere, Danielle will be hosting the February Blog Party on a topic which is close to all our hearts, ‘Gems from the Herbal Library’. All of us herby bloggers share a love of words as well as a love of nature so this promises to be a great topic and I’m sure we’ll all discover a new treasure to add to our collections. Read all about it in her post here.
As you can see, I’m not the only one who appreciates herb books in our household.


Garden for Eden
The way we tend our gardens and backyards can damage the health of our rivers and lakes.
Pesticides (insect and slug killers), herbicides (weed killers) and artificial fertilisers used in our gardens can all end up in our rivers and lakes, contaminating the water.
The use of peat compost is destroying peatlands, which are an essential part of a healthy planet; having taken thousands of years to form, they maintain water quality, help to regulate flow off the hills, lock up carbon from the atmosphere and are home to rare and vital habitat and wildlife.
Damaged peatlands result in murky ‘peaty’ water running off the hills into our rivers (which costs us more when water companies have to clean it before reaching our taps).
Peat acts as a massive sponge, soaking up excess rainfall and storing it in upland areas. If peat is dug up to be used for garden compost, that rain will instead rush down the hills into the valleys, increasing the risk of flooding downstream.
Peatlands help in the fight against global warming by storing carbon. When peat is destroyed, it releases its carbon stores - speeding up climate change.
You have the power to garden for Eden!
Scroll down for some tips to help you get started:
For Pete's sake, go peat free!
Switching is easy and good quality peat-free composts are just as, if not more, effective as those that contain peat. We love Eden-based Dalefoot Composts, who make their compost from sheep wool and bracken from the fells local to them (the RHS and many well-respected gardeners such as Monty Don also love them).
Be a savvy shopper:
Check the ingredients label to be sure it is 100% peat-free, as packaging can be deceptive - ‘environmentally-friendly’, ‘organic’ doesn’t mean peat-free. While a good quality peat-free compost may be a little more expensive kilogram for kilogram, the price reflects quality so overall you’re likely to get more beautiful blooms for your money. Find out more about peatlands and peat-free gardening from WWT.
If your local garden centre doesn’t sell 100% peat-free compost yet, then be brave and ask them why not – if gardeners demand it, they will sell it.
Question your garden centre if the plants they sell are potted in peat compost.
Why not try a plant swap with friends instead of buying?
Keep your outdoor spaces safe for children, pets and wildlife by going chemical-free. Chemical pesticides and herbicides are designed to kill and they all contain hazardous substances. The Wildlife Trusts and Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have some tips on gardening organically and other ways to keep pests at bay.
Be a savvy shopper:
Look carefully at the ingredients in your weedkiller and research whether it could be harmful to humans/wildlife.
Pick plants that are naturally more pest-resistant.
How does your garden grow
Look after your garden soil because healthy soils grow better plants. Soils with plenty of free drainage (thanks to good root growth and the humble earthworm) retain more water, reducing the need for watering. Soil is a ‘living’ aerobic environment and a ‘good’ soil is 45% mineral, 25% water, 25% air and 5% organic matter.
Use of artificial fertilisers can actually be bad for your soil health, and too much can leach or wash into rivers and cause pollution.
Use natural soil conditioners such as leaf mulch, bark chippings, well-rotted organic manure, coir (from coconuts), green manure, make your own liquid feed from comfrey or nettles, organic chicken manure can also be a useful addition. Natural Grower is just one company that sells petrochemical-free, vegan, organic natural fertilisers and soil conditioners.
Be a savvy shopper:
Some organic fertilisers contain fish blood and bone, which it is best to avoid to ensure our seafood remains sustainable - see our promise, Eat sustainable seafood.
Save water and look after your soil by watering with the right amount at the right time of day.
Instead of reaching for the garden tap, collect rainwater and reuse water from the home (e.g. the water that gets wasted as you wait for the hot water to come through).
Why not get a water butt from United Utilities and use the clean rainwater to water your garden?
The Guardian newspaper has some handy tips for saving water in the garden.
Project: make your own compost
To get you started, Westmorland and Furness Council has a guide to composting that's worth reading that covers how to set up your compost bin, what to put in it and how to troubleshoot some common problems you may encounter.
The main thing you need is something to hold your rotting waste as it forms compost.
If you live in Cumbria, you can get one for a low price. Recycle Cumbria has all the details on how to order one. They also have heavily-subsidised food waste digesters on offer as well.
Join the growing number of people who are making a promise to Act for Eden and make yours today to garden for Eden!
I promise to
Garden for Eden
and make sure that the way I tend my garden is river-friendly
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
The action that you’re taking as part of Act for Eden will not just make a difference in your local river and community, it will help transform the world!
This promise has been carefully chosen to meet one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are a set of 17 goals set out by the United Nations to focus efforts around the world in order to “achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” (UN SDG website)
Although major actions are needed by governments, cities and local authorities, it starts with each and every one of us. By keeping your promise to Act for Eden, you are already living and working more sustainably - which is great news for our planet.You‘ll also be part of a growing community of like-minded people who together, are leading by example and generating a force for change, able to push those in authority to make the transformations required.All this just by gardening for Eden - awesome isn't it!
Who are Eden Rivers Trust?
We are an environmental charity based in the beautiful Eden Valley in Cumbria, England. We’re passionate about having healthy, natural rivers that are better places for people and wildlife. Find out more about how we’re rethinking rivers for good on our website.


Our Mission is to be a local alternative to our community’s current food supply system.
We want to support the growth of the West Georgia food economy and create a culture shift to bring local farming back into our community.
- The Lat. 33° East Food Hub initiative is focused on rural communities here in the South that have the potential to reinvigorate their economy by re-focusing on their lost resource – the farms!
- Increase market access for local farmers
- Complement and add value to current food distribution
- Have a significant economic, social, and environmental impacts within the community
- Greater access to local products for consumers, including those underserved areas where there is lack of healthy, fresh food
- Provide assistance to producers in such areas as production planning, season extension, sustainable production practices, food safety, and post-harvest handling
- What do our farmers do? Well, here it is better than we can say it:
Paul Harvey ‘So God Made a Farmer Speech’ to the FFA
Too many or too ugly?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the fresh produce market of today
demands standard sizing and unblemished product. The canned and frozen market on the other hand is not so particular. The amount that gets left out in the field to rot because it has some damage is more lost potential income when all it needs is a careful eye and a target market. Several food hubs see processing as a potential way to use “seconds,” reducing waste and increasing revenue for producers.
See what has been done in Europe to reduce the waste of the “Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables”.
To grow enough is to grow more than you need. The Food Hub network includes commercial kitchens which serve as processing centers to preserve excess or cosmetically damaged produce. Value added products – sauces, jams and juices and even prepared meals – offer profit potential for produce that would have been lost. These products often create more profit than selling the produce fresh and can be marketed throughout the year.
Reducing Food Miles
Reducing Food Miles A plant and a mouth are separated by distance… food miles equals food dollars. Local is a matter of degree. A local food hub allows farmers to save on labor, gas, and vehicle wear and tear. The cooperation between growers, suppliers, retailers, and wholesalers through a community food hub provides consumers a wider variety on the shelves and a more efficient shopping trip.
Our Goals at Lat. 33° East
- Streamline small farm operations, keeping the farmer’s eye on the farm
- Healthier eating habits for customers
- Reconnect people with their food and their community
- Value added products – sauces, jams and juices and even prepared meals – offer off-season access to local produce and convenience to the consumer
- Recycling packaging and compost can help reduce the amount of waste and reduce the costs for its members


Hops are growing next to the Thames Path on the Greenwich Peninsula.
They have been planted by Greenwich’s Meantime Brewery which claims it to be “the first permanent hop farm in London in over 100 years”.
The harvesting, or hopping, gathered 9lbs of hop buds for the yet to be named brew being produced at Meantime’s Old Brewery in Greenwich.
The hops, growing just yards west of the Greenwich Meridian line, can be seen immediately downstream of the drawdock next to the O2.
Meantime claims that it is a permanent feature.


Today was our first pick-up from Second Harvest. We picked up 1,064 pounds of fresh vegetables and fruit, bread and bakery items and packaged fruit and other essentials and delivered them all over town. The Hastings Library was the main distribution point and they did a fabulous job of getting the word and the food out. After delivering it around 2:30, the cupboards were bare by 4:30. Only a few bananas remained at the end of the day. The cost of the food distributed? $2,234.40 if we had to buy it at the store. The cost to deliver to families who could really use it… not a penny. Thank you Hastings Library staff for a job well done!
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The plants we offer are actually already larger than we state in our current offer. The selection of plants for the customer is always dependent on the order of the date the orders are received, the first ordering customer always gets the biggest and best quality plants. All plants are sourced exclusively from our own nursery and are all grown primarily from sowings or from specially selected clones of the top forms and traits for the species on offer.
With our special grafting technique on these hardy Myrtillocactus rootstocks, which come from the northern edge of their range, where temperatures often drop to 0 degrees Celsius at night, they will withstand the cold winter in your grow room without any problems. Robins are matured by always applying predominant phosphorus, potassium, silicon and minerals and also always have a topical application of full systemic fungicide and insecticide protection against all types of diseases and pests. The rootstocks used have a body diameter in section of 3,00 cm – 5,00 cm, but are very short, only up to a height of 4,00 cm – 4,50 cm they have a maximum in height, for the customer our grafted plants, already prepared for eventual embedding in the substrate, for a compact appearance and our grafted plants are then almost indistinguishable from true-rooted plants.
*Our plant products are not subject to the special Free Shipping promotion (which is always applied exclusively to seed orders). The shipping fee will always be charged for your plant order according to the weight and size of the shipment (we will always inform you of this in advance in the invoice). Plants within EU countries will be sent mostly by PPL or other courier service, plant shipments to non-EU countries will always be sent by Czech Post (there is also EMS service to choose) and will always include the obligatory UKZUZ export phytocertificate (it is still free from us). The export of plants from the Czech Republic to all third countries outside the European Union is always subject to the mandatory UKUZ Czech Republic export authorization phytocertificate process and without this export process (without the phytocertificate) it is not at all possible to export plants to third countries.
*The minimum value of your plant order with us is 1.500,00 CZK, but in practice it means your order of at least 10 pieces of our plant products. Orders of plants that do not meet our mandatory minimum limit (for plants separately and also for seeds separately) will not be accepted and implemented at all.
*It is always best to use our order form for ordering plants, please always fill in the order form carefully (item code, number of items ordered, your full delivery address) so that we can process your plant order smoothly and prepare our products for you in a good quality way. It is also always possible to combine plant and seed orders in one shipment, we will prepare and ship everything at once. However, please observe the strictly defined separate order limits for plants (valid for 1.500,00 CZK, 10 plants) and also for seed orders (currently valid now 700,00 CZK, we still accept -40% summer discount on seeds).
*We have prepared a special photo gallery for you to see our plant products. Once again, our offered plants are actually already bigger and better quality than we indicate in our current plant offer, in the progress of time and further growth of the development of the offered plants (most of them already have a flowering size).
Petr and Lenka Kupčákovi owners of Cactus Moravia International Palkovice on 3.7.2023


NEW!For the first time in Kazakhstan, we have collected the best organic fruits from Raimbek gardens and created a new juice – “Juicy Almaty Apple". Raimbek is the first company that actively supports the revival of famous Almaty apple orchards. Our juice came out full of flavor and healthy.
NEW!Ripest tomatoes, freshly picked from Kazakhstani fields, are sent directly to juice producing facility. That is where the “Juicy Issyk Tomato” comes to your table from. Raimbek is the first Kazakhstani company that actively supports farming and increases the use of local fruits and vegetables, grown with environmentally friendly technologies.
NEW!“Kefir “Aynalaiyn” created from selected farm milk will make you feel lighter, strengthen the immune system, provide you with vitamins and nutrients.
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In December 2016 the Almaty Management University published the book “Legends of Kazakhstan's Entrepreneurship”, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.


Union Bank Director tasks on improving groundnut production
By Laz IBEABUCHI
LAGOS-The Executive Director, Corporate, Investment Banking, and Treasury of Union Bank of Nigeria PLC, Mr. Philip Ikeazor has called for the collaboration of Nigerian farmers and International Crop Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in the use of watershed irrigation technique in the production of groundnuts for export.
He made this call recently in India at the Governing Board Meeting of ICRISAT where he has been its member in the last six years. Mr. Ikeazor will complete his tenure of the international agency in July this year.
Speaking on the future of Agriculture in Nigeria, Ikeazor said:” last six years with ICRISAT has nurtured my belief that agriculture is one of the most potent ways to alleviate poverty and create significant income streams for the poor people of the semi-arid tropics”.
He believes that the giant strides and impact made by ICRISAT’s research work on the peasant farmers in India and East Africa and some parts of West Africa would work in Nigeria. Ikeazor is particularly keen on transferring the watershed irrigation technique piloted in India and the recent Groundnut Revolution in Malawi, which had seen a thriving export of improved groundnut to the United Kingdom.
Recalling how Nigeria was once the world’s leading groundnut exporters in the 1960s with the crop accounting for about 70% of the country’s total export earnings, Ikeazor stressed that by working with farmers to grow improved varieties of groundnuts with more resistant to disease, export market demands, and better aflatoxin management to prevent contamination, Nigerian farmers would significantly boost groundnut production and sales. He added that this would create employment and yield significant income for peasant farmers especially in the Northern and the South Western part of the country.
He expressed optimism that with ICRISAT’s reopening of its research office in Kano, Nigeria needs to support the existing bilateral agreement in order to reinstate the country’s former groundnut pyramids.
Ikeazor will be handing over his board membership to Oluwande Muoyo, a chartered accountant, professional banker and currently the Commissioner for Budget and Planning in Ogun State.


Arborio is a white rice grown in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy and also in California. It is short plump grain, and when cooked, it has a creamy texture and absorbs more liquid than other rices thus requiring additional liquid to be added throughout the cooking period. It is used primarily in the Italian dish, risotto which often reflects the seasons. In spring use baby vegetables, in Summer, tomato and basil, in Autumn, wild mushrooms and in Winter, seafood. Serve as an entree or side dish.
Content Net Weight: 2.0 lbs.


Some of the pre-mixed bags have nutrients in it but typically it's only enough for your plant to sprout and last a handful of days. Simple easy step-by-step instructions. com Editors. I use Plant Magic coco nutrients (hardwater) with their Rootstim, Powerzyme and Bloom Boost products with great results. Nutrients help your plants survive attack, yield better bud, & thrive in harsh environments. Best value around! Please note – prices may be subject to change. Aqua Gardening's list of the top 10 hydroponic additives for plants is rated with the most important at the top of the list, down to the least important at number 10. All of the benefits of coconut water without the funky taste. @noralux_skinandbody Coco & Akesha your Favorite Estheticians Fayetteville GA. We've taken a look at what's on the market and picked 5 of The Best Nutrients for Growing Cannabis, including options for pros, beginners, hobbyists and organic growing enthusiasts. Due to this, you’ll most likely spend more money on nutrients. Do your cultures have good festivals? There's a time to visit the Lantern Festival, Lyon, France. When they're good, Coco makes the best milk teas in town, but this was just okay. So many that it can become very hard to choose only one… I’ve made things easier for you, because here you will find the 10 best nutrients for cannabis along with an excellent buying guide which will let you know how […]. Not all of these different types are bad, but not all of them may serve your body’s needs. We offer hydroponic supplies, including grow lights, accessories and more. What are Coir Pots? Coco-coir pots are made up of the coconut hull that is derived from the fibrous body between the husk and the coconut. fruit has natural sugars and fiber, cake does not. Mixed with soil, coco fiber will break down into a nice peaty material in very little time. Nutrients are made more readily available in smaller sized. The balanced ratio of secondary nutrients along with a full compliment of trace elements is unique for plants growing in a coco coir medium, stopping lock-out or deficiencies. which is a very good pH level for plant growth in most of the cases. Nutrients & Additives. Nonionic, compatible with all nutrients Improves efficacy of all foliar nutrients Lowers surface tension on leaves Effective in root drench applications Maximizes product absorption. The founder of I Love Growing Marijuana, Robert Bergman, is a marijuana growing expert that enjoys sharing his knowledge with the world. Best Coco Nutrients 2018. Using the best nutrients for cannabis is crucial when growing cannabis at home. Using too much of the wrong thing will curse or kill your plants. House & Garden Coco A&B nutrients are specifically designed to get the best results out of coco. Big Bud Coco von Advanced Nutrients ist ein Blütenstimulator, der speziell für Kokossubstrat entwickelt wurde und für eine erhöhte Gewichtzunahme sorgt. April 20 2018 at from worldintheirart. Best Hydroponic Nutrients for Coco Coir Growing Medium February 23, 2012 by Jean Smith Leave a Comment Coco coir is the fiber, produced from the brown husk that surrounds the shell of the coconut. General purpose hydroponic nutrient suitable for all plants. Our specific mix involves the use of 50% coco coir, 50% good outdoor soil. The palm requires moist, sandy, well-drained soil and flourishes well all along the See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Coconut meat, raw,(Cocus nucifera), Fresh, Nutrition Value per 100 g. בקרו באתר למידע על Advanced Nutrients - Big Bud Coco וצפו בקטלוג. Growing Marijuana - Learning How To Grow Weed Your Step By Step Guide Growing Marijuana both indoors and outdoors is one the the fastest growing hobbies of people around the world. It can therefore cope with both acid and alkaline soil, but excessive acidity (pH 4. By incorporating detoxifying foods into your everyday diet, you are not only feeding all star coco dog training vitamins and nutrients, but improving the overall health of the body. Juicing is beneficial to your health in many ways, helping you to both look better and feel better. BevNET’s Best of. Detection 2018. That is how long original Dr Antonio Martins’ coco has existed. Related Article: Best Shampoo for Hair Growth. Here are 5 tips to memorise!. Go Nutrients provides high quality liquid vitamin and herbal remedies. During 2018, Amigos Isla del Coco (Faico) initiated a. It's not a bad idea to try a few to see what gets you the best results for the lowest. Consistent. Christian De G 4/30/2018. MAMMOTH® P is an organically derived microbial inoculant for growing plants that maximizes phosphorus and micronutrient cycling to maximize bud growth, increase yield, and enhance plant health. 7 fl oz / 50 ml) PurePlenty® Density Building Conditioner (1. In fact, Superior Coco™ is one of the only brands that own a factory. 15+ Latest Curly Bob Hairstyles and Cuts | Bob Hairstyles 2018 - Short Hairstyles for Women. Hope you liked the above list of the “Best Bloom Booster of 2018 – 2019” and will buy the best organic bloom fertilizer for your crops. Elite Garden offers a simple 5 product lineup and supplements for hydroponic and soil growers. What makes Coco Coir nutrients "good" or "bad?" In other words, why are some nutrients better than others for growing cannabis in coco coir? Coco does well with either mineral nutrients or organic nutrient sources. Highest yielding autoflower 2018. 2pcs LOT Coco Planting Soil Fertilizer fertility Nutrient Compound Organic FOOD Earth. Thousands of new, high-quality pictures added every day. Finer grade Perlite is recommended as it allows the roots to navigate easier, note that a cannabis plant receives 95% of its nutrition from the water in the roots, Perlite is one of the. Coco-Moringa is a powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen skin and prevent premature ageing due to sun exposure. Originally developed as a professional grade nutrient by renowned scientist Dr. Nutritional Value. So break out the bubbly and an open mind, because your beauty routine is about to be rocked with these 2018 K-beauty trends!. We're passionate about making the highest quality, natural nutrition products. ly Compilation #5 - Lastest Tik Tok Collections | Quinn Sisters ♡. If you are growing hydro you must rely on chemical nutrients instead of organic. Опубликовано: 7 апр 2018. Restaurants in Eastwood Citywalk 2, Libis, Quezon City, Restaurants in Quezon City, Quezon City Restaurants, Libis restaurants, Best Libis restaurants, Quezon City restaurants, Beverage Shop in Metro Manila, Beverage Shop near me, Beverage Shop in Quezon City, Beverage Shop in Libis, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Menu, New Year Parties in Metro Manila. Generally, hydroponic fertilisers perform better than most brands' organic soil nutrients in coco coir. Advanced Nutrients - BigBud. Coco Cal helps optimize plant nutrition and enhances plant growth and development. Best Coco Nutrients 2018. Learn more about our range of Cereals. We separate these parts for a reason. You may even get the opportunity to simply turn ones pasttime as a full-time job. The best nutrients for healthy growth. Huge discounts on grow lights, hydroponics supplies & plant nutrients at Hydrobuilder. coco, hydroponic or aeroponic system. The best nutrients for growing weed in coco coir are made for growing weed in this medium. The results have been better than with previos coco I have used. When it comes to potting on our autoflower seedlings, we prefer using a Light Mix Soil as this isn’t pre-loaded with nutrients and makes a good base from which to gently add the nutrients as our plants need them. Click and Collect. Dont want the EC going out. In this article, I'll weigh in with my opinion on the subject as there are Pros and Cons to both. This range is perfect for coco coir grows as it has the exact nutrients that your plants will need to grow strong and healthy. Coco base nutrient is composed of the purest high-quality nutrients that are available on the market to date, including Eddha-Fe (iron). And how long many thousands of satisfied people all over the world have been saying, “For me, coco is the best coconut juice ever”. link) is the result of natural waste produced by coconut plantations. Mix up some water ( 3x times your pot size), and adjust the pH of it to 5. just wondering what everybodys favourite coco nutrients and what work best !, currently using canna a + b , big bud , nitrozyme , and coming up to week 3 f. jlm1mxu9m, k4gx, vwd5, xpxqm, l7mw, e05eb, ipn, g8ojlv6nh, kx81, hd7f, tvbp. Respuesta ↓. Much like humans, plants need nutrients and food; and cannabis is no exception! So, what are the best nutrients to give your cannabis plants in Australia? Well, that depends on a few factors. Nonionic, compatible with all nutrients Improves efficacy of all foliar nutrients Lowers surface tension on leaves Effective in root drench applications Maximizes product absorption. The best nutrients for coco coir, hydroponics and soil FloraMax’s expertise in chemistry and plant biology is your key to higher yields Better flavours and higher yields: Ingredients are carefully balanced without nuisance chemicals to ensure harvest brings pure, clean flavours with no nasty background tastes. But I am Hoping that Vaping will be a Better Alternative to Tobacco Cigs. Personalized health review for Moser Roth Dark Chocolate, 85% Cocoa: 160 calories, nutrition grade (C), problematic ingredients, and more. Find the best coconut water based on our tests of popular products including Zico, Vita Coco, Taste Nirvana, Trader Joe's and more. COCO5 is an all-natural coconut water-based sports drink. We are a family owned and operated shop catering to first time growers, expert indoor farmers, and everyone in between! We stock the high quality products you need for your entire garden. by Sargsyan Beats (Original Mix) (2018). Bring your plants to an explosive finish. Coconut fibers are offered in lightweight blocks that swell to become large when water is added. The Bubbling Bucket is Cincinnati's premier indoor gardening center serving the Tri-State area. Most fats in the diet are called long-chain triglycerides, but the fats in coconut oil are known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). (April Fools, 2018) In this video I show you how you can make your own hydroponic nutrients for literally pennies from your pocket. They are expensive, but I have had great yield despite the other stresses I caused to my plant. List of the best coco coir products:. Coconut water is an excellent rehydration sports drink, a living food with easily absorbable electrolyte, sugar, antioxidant & other nutrients Freshen up your day with Cocolex today! #coconutwater A weekend with class mascot Jules, Sinterklaas visiting and playing with his best (girl)friend Coco. Overall, coco coir also mixes well with a variety of other mediums to create a solid, soil-less hydroponics growing medium, or when used on its own. That will be your guide in determining what your soil needs. 🤝 super kadhar valli sir your 1 king Doctor all people's follow kadhar vali health good msgs 🤝. The basics formulas are extremely easy to mix. Whether you call it weed, cannabis, pot, marijuana, or something else, the plant known as Cannabis sativa is actually easy to grow at home when you know what you need to do. The majority of UK mums approve the new Coco Pops recipe for their children. Best Soil for Growing Weed. 2 mg of Manganese, 0. A detailed guide on best bloom booster for coco that helps you achieve the yield of most captivating flowers. There are many types of soil that you can use to grow, but there are only a specific few that we recommend that you use along with additional nutrients you can use to increase the number of nutrients inside of your soil. These top product reviews will help you to decide the best fertilizer for your cocoa plants and to get more blooms on them. Not all of these different types are bad, but not all of them may serve your body’s needs. Adding nutrients has never been easier than now. Every day more people want to grow in coco fiber products, so that we’re going to talk about some of them so you can decide for yourself. Add a bit of Bergman’s Seedling Fertiliser according to the feeding table below. I have never tried using coco fiber as a medium for growing vegetables or for starting seeds. Oh, the first one has some rocks on top to keep that perlite down. Made from top quality ingredients with a focus on bioavailability, Mills Basis A&B has all the macro and micronutrients your plants need, carefully balanced to insure proper nutrition in both vegetative and bloom stages. link) is the result of natural waste produced by coconut plantations. Huge discounts on grow lights, hydroponics supplies & plant nutrients at Hydrobuilder. 15 dic 2018. By clicking on a product in the food nutrition table, detailed information is displayed. Vitalink base nutrients. Coir generally has a pH level in the range of 6-6. Para la base que es en smoothie licué arándanos congelados con leche de almendras y coco (la nueva de @tratenfu ) 1 cda de azúcar masbaco, lleve a un bowl y le puse por arriba granola, semillas de chia. Cocoa can grow in soils with a pH in the range of 5. One of the most basic and important elements of growing great cannabis is making sure it has the right nutrients. That is why we offer quality products at affordable prices. It is designed for rapidly growing plants in all growth and bloom phases. Also, 3 liters of nutrients last a long, long time. You can choose to collect your items directly from one of our Hygrow shop in Hull (Directions – More Information). Should I use CoCo Croutons, Royal gold loose coco, or a mix of loose coco and perlite? Would it be better to do 3gal pots or 4x4 beds filled with coco? As you know, there's no "best" coco nutrients, it's how you use em. We argue that coco mixed with perlite is the best media for growing cannabis. Besides affecting crop yields, climatic parameters also affect nutrient and contaminant behaviour in soils16,17,18,19,20 Soil Sci. If you have access to a friends garden (or better yet, their compost pile), then add a few spadefuls of their compost. Fill in the yellow box below with your total system or reservoir volume in gallons. You run into an old friend from a previous job"You look amazing! Whats your secret?!" he asks Become a HARVEY&COCO Insider and get 10% off your order today. BAC coco nutrients help maintain an optimal nutrient balance in coco slabs or pots. There are solutions that are targeted to your specific growing material (perlite, coco coir etc. CoCo Best is the Collin County hub of the Texas Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) contest. Most coco coir growers like to add approximately 30% perlite to the mix for best results. It's really easy and can save you money and ensures you are getting As Canada announces that growing marijuana at home for recreational users will be legalized as of July 2018 and many States have already allowed. This is THE BEST HYDROPONIC NUTRIENT COMBO on the market in 2019. As for Coco’s parting words of advice for aspiring athletes, “Do your homework and don’t cut corners. Our specific mix involves the use of 50% coco coir, 50% good outdoor soil. Explore our 2019 tour dates and find the best city to inspire your team. have the most experience and knowledge in the industry. com Obtaining the right balance of these three nutrients during each stage of your cannabis plants’ growth cycle is the key to getting the best yields every single harvest, and of course, the best. I can still splurge but it reminds me to not indulge too much. For best results, we must use the marijuana fertilizer that is appropriate for the growing medium that we choose. The Bubbling Bucket is Cincinnati's premier indoor gardening center serving the Tri-State area. As it happens, if some of the elements in part A and B are thrown together at the same time, they clog together. fruit has natural sugars and fiber, cake does not. Your body needs dietary protein to properly function. We want people to have a full, happy and healthy life. Published on. Every day more people want to grow in coco fiber products, so that we’re going to talk about some of them so you can decide for yourself. The plant nutrient is specially formulated for soft water (under 200PPMS or. Increase plant vitality, increase yields, increase the quality of your fruit, go from being good, to being the absolute best. With so many different mediums is soil even the best way to grow? Keep reading if you want to know how soil stacks up to other mediums, how to make your own soil and what’s the best pre-made soil for growing cannabis. The Growing Years milk from Horizon Organic was specifically created to support the nutritional needs of kids between the ages of one and five by providing key nutrients for their health and development. Milk Is a Coco: mama imelda | maquillaje dia de muertos. That is how long original Dr Antonio Martins’ coco has existed. SAVE WATER, TIME, & MONEY™ FloraFlexers conserve up to 60% of water, nutrients, and time by incorporating the best and most efficient ways to deliver water and nutrients to their plants. This range is perfect for coco coir grows as it has the exact nutrients that your plants will need to grow strong and healthy. I have an app called 'BudLabs' that I think will help me and the only nuits specific to coco is Sensi coco grow a&b and bloom a&b. These tips can help you benefit from juicing to have a better body! If you […]. And how long many thousands of satisfied people all over the world have been saying, “For me, coco is the best coconut juice ever”. 10L B’Cuzz Coco Nutrition Component A We sell the very best equipment for all of your indoor and outdoor gardening needs. In fact I found one source that said traditional Italian panna cotta was made by simmering cream with fish bones so that the gelatin in the fish bones would cause the cream to gel. So you’ve already heard all about coco coir nutrients for marijuana as a growing medium for your seeds. See us for all your hydroponic shopping needs, online and in store. Come and get a milk tea of perfection from COCO This is a cute little Coco, although the milk tea was a little bit on the watered-down side. Coco 2017 Disney I Miguel And Coco Best Scenes 1080P Part 2 Просмотры : 2 734 818 от : Best TV. Earth Max Grow is an efficient mix of mineral nutrients. This is THE BEST HYDROPONIC NUTRIENT COMBO on the market in 2019. coco @coaqua @chefmiddleeast_official @1705cherryrocher @blacksaltae it's gonna be legen We source our coconuts in Southern Vietnam in the Delta region. The quality of this coco is very good and the best I have used so far. Coco peat is the most common form you’re likely to encounter. We carry the brand Manson. Thicker hair starts at the scalp and goes all the way to the ends. Take your coco coir growing to new heights and yields with Gold Label Coco nutrients! Use in combination with Gold Label Roots, Ultra Mg, and Ultra PK for optimum results. Our specific mix involves the use of 50% coco coir, 50% good outdoor soil. 80 children loved the new Coco Pops recipe. These juicers best free spy apps for android 2018 are more gentle and allow the liquid to keep more nutrients. These are the main classes of. We are hyped to announce that our new Finisher product INTENSE NUTRIENTS CLIMAX is launched and available NOW! check it out! Available in 250ml - 1L and 5L. What this means is that the fatty acids are shorter than most other fats (1). A straight addition of nutrients would yield an unimportant number due to a wildly high amount of Vitamin A in carrots. Our brand sets the standards for premium, cost effective and eco friendly growing media. My first stop was a CoCo Fresh tea & Juice in Manhattan's Financial District. Weight Watchers Freestyle tracks what I eat. There are solutions that are targeted to your specific growing material (perlite, coco coir etc. Canna Coco are fertilizers that provide nutrients that promote the growing and flowering of plants in coco coir. These French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes that can be filled with anything you like, such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. - Bespoke recipes for Coco available as two-part nutrients. Plus we'll keep you up-to-date with the latest HARVEY&COCO news. Coco Chanel once said, "a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life", especially when it comes to a major chop. But when growing hydroponically, they cannot actively take up the nutrients themselves - you have to provide them. Realistically you use any hydroponic nutrient line in coco, but some work better than others. Organic nutrients provide all the same nutrients as synthetic and can contain particulate matter that is known to clog some hydroponic equipment and are often used more for soil and soilless based media than purely hydroponic setups. Generally, hydroponic fertilisers perform better than most brands' organic soil nutrients in coco coir. The lists of best items are updated regularly, so you can be sure. Because studies (referenced below) have shown that CBD may actually kill some cancer cells, the goal is to get it into your system and keep a steady level. IONIC nutrients for coco are powerfully enriched with complex organic plant acids, to increase nutrient uptake and enhance growth rates and yields. I ordered each store's flagship tea, which usually was a black milk tea with tapioca pearls. Nutrients for hydroponic growing. They are tasty provide amazing benefits for skin! And fun fact, the skin is the most nutrient dense! Buy them organic to avoid toxic pesticides enjoy some boosted health benefits this weekend!. Due to its concentration of lauric acid — a saturated fatty acid that has been linked to improved heart health in many studies — coconut oil has a plethora of health benefits when used as a butter substitute in cooking as well as a deeply hydrating moisturizer for. Coconut oil’s popularity has led to many different types being invented and developed. Over time, plants also leach nutrients from the soil. Retinols are clinically proven to boost cell renewal, retriggering skin cell development that slows with age. nutrient painting cкачать бесплатно или слушать онлайн, как и Yellow Eyes - Nutrient Painting, Painting - Lets Get On Down, Painting - Ropinha, Nutrient - New Story, Borgos41 - Nutrient. It’s important that you use a base nutrient that contains NPK and not a supplemental option. 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Coconut water — also sometimes called coco water — pairs well with grape, as grape and coconut When coconut water (or any fruit) is heated to this extent, it loses its nutrients and its beneficial 16 Feb 2018 Consider switching your regular cup of coffee, with hot water, lemon juice and coconut oil. Sensi Grow A+B Coco by Advanced Nutrients is a base fertilizer for coco coir grows that gives your plants a more intense flavor; results guaranteed. Natural Nutrients is an all-natural sports nutrition, health food and supplement company in the UK. He combines years of experience, ranging from small-scale grows to massive operations, with a passion for growing. Elite Garden offers a simple 5 product lineup and supplements for hydroponic and soil growers. This can be based on a number of things, including:. Ok, I know you’re probably getting hungry just reading my lists of foods, so without further ado, here’s my update 2018 list of Keto snacks (including brands and where to buy). 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Dangerous Traditional FertilizersLawn fertilization is traditionally very damaging to the environment. Traditional lawn fertilizers pollute our waters, degrade soil and create a serious health hazards for our children, pets, and wildlife. Our eco-system has a huge strain placed on it by what we do and the products we put in the air as well as on the ground.
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We want to create healthy lawns that are natural and safe. Our organic fertilizers are 100% safe for the environment. Our fertilization treatments are also pet and wildlife friendly. By using cutting edge fertilization techniques and products, we safely grow and feed beautiful lawns with NO damage to our environment.
Who Uses Organic Fertilization?
Many organizations are “going green” with organic fertilizers and lawn care treatments. Public parks and trails need to be safe and beautiful for tax payers, so government organizations are switching to safe and affordable organic fertilizers.
Savvy home owners know that organic fertilizers are the best choice for a happy, healthy, beautiful, eco-friendly lawn.
For more information about organic fertilization, visit http://www.organixgreen.com, our lawn fertilization company.


Many of the farmers around the state have successfully improved their yield quality by applying ratna krishi products. Studies have shown remarkable decrease in the consumption of chemical fertilizers in the field upto 30% to 40% and chemical pesticides upto 70% to 80%. So along with environment friendly nature, ratna krishi products are also controlling farmers budget.
Green-g (organic fertilizer/ conditioner) has largely success to overcome the hardness of the top soil due to extereme application of chemical fertilizers since years. Green-g improves the soil texture primarily and than gradually promotes nutrients uptake of plant from soil.
Few noticeable observations after applying green-g to the field :


Coffees are roasted Monday and shipped Tuesday.
Tasting Notes: Blueberry, Strawberry, Chocolate, Almond
This SHB EP, naturally processed coffee from the Carmen Estate, Santa Clara and was grown at 1400 masl. Carmen Estate has been producing and exporting high quality Arabica coffee for over 50 years. Year after year and cup after cup our consistency in quality has driven our way to make the best coffee of Panama. Carmen Estate coffee is consistently placed in the top 5 in a number of specialty cupping contests.
Origin: El Salvador
Variety: Pacas, Bourbon
Tasting Notes: Honey, Almond, Orange
Looking out from the Los Cipreses farm, the cone of the Chingo Volcano rises up out of the flourishing landscape. Pacas, Yellow and red bourbon coffee trees grow in the rich clay soil, providing a home for creatures like rabbits and hummingbirds. The Contreras family has been growing here for 5 generations, collecting almost 100 years of family coffee experience. Rene Contreras and his family are deeply invested in their community – his wife is a doctor who provides health care locally, and the family operates an animal sanctuary on the farm, taking in stray and neglected animals. The 30-hectare farm is only 93km from the capital city of San Salvador, outside the smaller city of Santa Ana. The mill employs 30 men year-round, then up to 150 men and women during the peak harvest season. This coffee has limited availability every year, and with our direct, person-to-person approach, it will continue to exceed expectations.
Process: Organic RFA Washed
Tasting Notes: Lemon, Lime, Cherry
This is a Grade 2 Limmu coffee from Ethiopia and it is both organic and RFA certified. It was grown at the Tega and Tula (Tega Tula for short) Farm in the Kaffa regions at altitudes between 1700-2000 masl. Tega Tula is one of the youngest and most modern coffee producers, processors, and exporter in the heart of Kaffa. The two main coffee plantations are situated in the southwestern part of the country in the center of the natural forested area of Kaffa Zone Gembo Woreda. The total area of the plantation is over 500 hectares and works in collaboration with an additional 300 hectares of smallholder farms. This particular coffee was grown in the Kaffa Forest where it was handpicked and then transported to Tega Tula's central processing mill.
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Kobi is a gardener, forager, and wise woman. With a background in permaculture and wild foraging, Kobi is deeply connected to the food we eat and the soil that provides us with that food. In this conversation, she shares with us the wonderful nature of weeds and why we should all fall in love with them.
Unfortunately, at the time of publishing, 96 Bangalow had closed. However, you can follow Kobi's adventures and get in touch with her at: https://www.instagram.com/wilderway/
In this episode, Kobi mentions a documentary on regenerative farming in New Zealand. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZSJKbzyMc
If you're interested in the Grow program by Harvest, you can get in touch with the Harvest team here:
Zoe Gameau is a mother, author, sustainability advocate, and gatherer. She is the creator of social enterprise, How We Gather, and the instigator of the One Green Dress movement. Zoe shared with Ella why gathering and living in a way that brings your actions and your values into alignment will save the world.
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What is it you ask? Well, my friends this is a field of sunflowers. Can you imagine what a beautiful sight will greet me every morning when they start blooming? They will be there everyday in all of their glory, shining bright and following the sun. Not too many things more beautiful than hundreds of acres of sunflowers!!
In the second photo you can see the rows....which I always think looks so nice. The brownish/rust area you see in the middle of the picture is a low spot that was too wet to seed. Weeds were growing there until my farmer sprayed the field. :) With all of the rain this spring we have a lot of wet areas in our fields.


|Rockis owns a farm where he grows Christmas trees and maintains over 12 different conifer seed orchards, which are primarily Canaan Fir. He also supplies a variety of seed and transplant materials to the Christmas tree and nursery industry through the country.
“When you think of the perfect Christmas tree to be displayed at our State Capitol that reflects what it means to be a West Virginian, you can’t find a better choice than a Canaan Fir,” said Rockis.
In the early 90s, Rockis worked with Dr. Franklin C. Cech, a forest genetics professor at West Virginia University, to improve the Canaan Fir, a tree similar in appearance to the highly sought after Fraser Fir but native to certain regions of West Virginia.
The donated trees were growing too tall on Rockis’ property and needed to be cut down due to power lines nearby. Rockis plans to plant new Canaan Fir trees again in that spot.


MICROWAVE SEED PRE-TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
It is well known that microwave technologies have not yet fully utilized all their potential and can be efficiently applied to many new industrial areas. New microwave technologies can facilitate solutions of various commercial challenges such as drying of grain and herbs, defrosting of meat, fish and vegetables, low-temperature food canning, pharmaceutical component extraction. The use of microwave-extracted materials with a high level of purity has resulted in development of unique pharmaceutical drugs, which can hardly be produced by conventional technologies. Microwave technologies of extraction (from pepper, wormwood, daisy) of toxic bio-components that are harmless to humans can be used as an alternative to chemical herbicides and pesticides. It is important to emphasise, that all these results can be achieved with significant acceleration of the processing cycle and energy saving.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGIES
The results obtained by long-term research work, testing and evaluation create a firm basis for commercial solutions in all mentioned areas. However, one of the most promising applications is in the area of agriculture, where huge volume is complemented by environmental issues. Here, the microwave technology addresses major important issues and provides practical solutions that cannot sometimes be resolved by alternative technologies. For example, it can provide reconditioning of badly infected seeds, it can improve germinating capacity, it can accelerate the ripening cycle, and it can improve tolerance for drought through the development of stronger roots. All these factors in the end lead to the harvest yield growth. Considering its capability to reduce application of chemical herbicides and pesticides the microwave solution may become a basis for the modern organic agricultu
Agricultural productivity has always depended on many factors caused by weather, soil, pests, storage, etc. Certainly, not all these factors can be controlled, but those that can be controlled, are usually addressed by different technologies. Only recently an alternative technology emerged – Microwave Seed Pre-Treatment that was developed to handle in a generic way seemingly unrelated issues such as:
The major advantage of the developed technology is its cumulative effect that puts together seed disinfection and seed stimulation into a simple one-step process. More than12-yeasrs long research and commercial use have proved efficiency and flexibility of the microwave processing technology. It has been commercially used in different climatic zones of Ukraine and Russia. It can be applied to various agricultural products just by optimizing the process parameters and equipment settings. It is important to emphasize, that this technology targeting healthy food production and preserving ecological environment. It is flexible and can be easily adapted to local climatic zones in different countries and locally cultivated varieties of agricultural products.
yield stability in dry/cool climatic zones
The technology is based on fundamental biological researches that have been proven by long-term comprehensive tests. Microwave fields with properly selected parameters and application modes activate vital processes turning biological cells stronger and more resilient. More than 12-yeasrs long research carried out at Industrial Electronic Department of IIA (Ukraine) in collaboration with Agrarian Academy of Science (Ukraine) supported by more than 15 000 laboratory and field tests resulted in development of a versatile microwave unit that is reliable, safe and simple in operation and maintenance. It utilizes 2450 MHz frequency allocated for industrial use in many countries. The unit has a control panel to enter settings that correspond to different operating modes. Each mode is optimized for a specific type of seeds, weather conditions and climatic zones. The treated seeds can be kept stored packaged for up to 3-5 months before sowing without loosing the obtained qualities.
The personnel operating the unit require only basic skills and knowledge of safety procedures. Only a short training is needed before operation can be started. The unit has protection against user mistakes, overheating, or interruption in supply of seeds.
An experimental unit has also been developed to carry out applied research aiming adaptation of the technology to new climatic zones and countries.
The unit can process a wide range of seeds with the performance 900 – 2000 kg/h and can stay in operation continuously around the clock unless an operation mode needs to be changed, or a scheduled service is due. A process has been developed to determine optimal settings for any new variety of seeds, weather conditions, or new climatic zones. The optimized settings can than be applied to commercial scale seed pre-treatment to achieve the best productivity.
The results presented below are based upon nearly 15 000 experiments conducted on 50 crops cultivated in Ukraine and Russia, conducted by independent evaluators in 16 regions of Ukraine and Russia.
Harvest yield grows:
Wheat, rye, oat – up to 32%
Rice – up to 22%
Beans – up to 50%
Buck wheat – up to 36%
Sunflower – up to 28%
Soya beans – up to 28%
Rapeseeds – up to 51%
Vegetables – up to 29%
These evaluation results and test conditions are documented and proved by the evaluation certificates. The numbers show only generalized results for the best improvements registered.
More detailed results for six varieties of wheat cultivated in Ukraine are shown below
Harvest measured in metric centners per hectare.
Yellow –microwave pre-treated seeds used. Red – no microwave processing.
The results have been published in more than 120 scientific journal papers and articles in Ukraine and Russia. However, some interviews of those who uses microwave seed pre-treatment might be useful to illustrate commercial advantages of this technology.
" We started using this technology in 2002. Undoubtedly, the results were very impressive. In 2003, which was infamous for its drought, we gathered additional 159 tones of crops. In particular: soy by 20%, rye by 25% and rap-seeds by 33%. In 2004, we gathered additional 2165 tones, including 1150 tones of wheat and 1015 tones of rye. In 2005, we gathered additional 1653 tones. Thus, the total yield increase due to the use of microwave processing has been nearly 4 000 tones. I would like to stress, that besides this remarkable grows, our products have much better ecological purity."
Mr. Valery Lozian, Agrarian farm "Roskishna" (Ukraine)
"We agreed with the supplier on a trial run in 2003 to test efficiency of the technology on our fields. Wheat occupies nearly 75% of the area on our land and its yield critically affects our business. However, 2003 was very difficult in terms of climatic conditions and sowing seeds available were of poor quality. We processed some part of the seeds and compared the result against untreated seeds. The results exceeded our expectations. Germinating capacity of wheat Souz jumped from 82% to 92%; wheat Victoria from 84% to 95%.”
Mr. Vladimir Pankiev, Agrarian farm "Alex" (Ukraine)
Tolerance for Drought/Frost
Having been processed, crop vegetation process goes faster (by 10-12 days) producing well-developed roots before dry season starts in south-east Europe steppe region. Fast vegetation also increases resistance of crop to such weather abnormalities as spring frost
Wheat Donecka-48 affected by spring frost. 1- microwave processed seeds. 2-unprocessed seeds.
Suppression of Phytopathogenicies
Experiments indicate that microwave field may suppresses phytopathogenicies. Thus, the technology may exclude, or significantly reduce application of chemical pesticides.
Ecological Purity of Product
Microwave pre-processed seeds produce harvest containing on average 1.6 times less unhealthy subspaces ( pesticides, nitrates, nuclides, etc ) in comparison to harvest grown according to traditional technologies.
Microwave seed pre-treatment technology has been approved by The Ministry of Agriculture of Ukraine and Agrarian Academy of Science (2003).
Four patents have been issued


The facts are well established: We’ll be 10 billion people in the year 2050, most of us will live in megacities, there will be no free space for traditional agriculture while everyone wants to eat happy cows, free living fish and vegetables from organic farms.
Robotics will be a key factor in urban food production. Robots have the potential to turn our cities into arable land. Capturing and adapting environmental conditions to the needs of plants increases yields while saving water and fertilizer.
What if all these Robots would connect and learn from each other? If they would share their experiences – could we create an internet of living things? An open source knowledge base for farmers of future city jungles.
This is a guided tour of plants & machines and their quest to build the future of open source farming. During the talk, we’ll show you our open source hard- and software (work in progress) for growing automation and hopefully convey how much fun it is to have your own ecosystem with cnoeppkes and blinkenlights in your living room.


The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has invited conservation partners to submit applications by April 21 to receive federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This is the fourth RCPP funding opportunity, which will total NRCS awarding up to $252 million all over the country to locally-driven, public-private partnerships that will improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and complete a variety of other environmental initiatives.
Proposal applicants are required to match or exceed the federal award with funds provided by private or local sources. Created by the 2014 Farm Bill, the RCPP aims to connect potential partners with various entities to design and implement voluntary conservation solutions that benefit natural resources, agriculture and the economy. These potential partners include private industry, NGOs, Indian tribes, state and local governments, local soil and water districts and universities.


A Glimpse at Our Gainesville Organic Garden
Here are some photos of the garden(s) outside our home, a small brick house in the Gainesville “Student Ghetto” that has endured the torment of college students since 1929. No more.
With the knowledge, work and dedication of my former roommate Alex Mourant, we have turned a dull, dead landscape — front and back — into a flourishing and inviting space that is now the main attraction of our house.
Photos of Our Gainesville Garden
(Click on any photo to see an even more beautiful, high-resolution version.)
It all starts with the compost. We put our veggie scraps in a pile and mix them with dried leaves to produce a potent fertilizer that is black gold for our organic garden.
This is our corn bed in the back:
Tomatoes spontaneously germinated from the compost on our corn bed, so we let them stay. We also planted beans, to semi-mimic the “three sisters” companion planting method — Native Americans planted corn, beans and squash together. The beans climb the corn, and the squash (or in our case tomato) shades the soil.
These are probably cherry tomatoes in our corn bed:
More tomatoes next to our raised bed.
Trellised peas in front of our raised bed. If you just taste one of these peas off the vine, you will immediately understand one major benefit of growing your own food, the taste.
Some pots with basil, cilantro, tomato, and hot Czechoslovakian black pepper.
Alex adding freshly sifted compost to the front corn bed:
This is our front yard corn bed now, with beans and squash interspersed. I planted sunflowers in the old tire (pictured below) but volunteer tomatoes came up instead.
Beans climbing up a post in our side yard. Something is eating the leaves. :-/
Finally, this is our most recently planted bed, the Forget Me Not Plot, dedicated to my good friend and roommate Alex Mourant, who will soon depart to Fiji for a 27-month Peace Corps term. We planted a bunch of different seeds — including Forget Me Not flowers — in this plot and will let it flourish naturally, with little interference, in the spirit of Masanobu Fukuoka‘s ‘Do-Nothing Farming’ philosophy.