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10/08/2020
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By Janine Acero
Home gardening basics: 12 Tips for newbie farmers
Self-sustaining lifestyles have gained traction among many Americans who are seeking to grow their own food and reduce their reliance on grocery stores. If you are one of those who are just beginning their farm journey, here are some tips to help you get started. (h/t to RunamukAcres.com) Start right now Farming is a lifetime […]
09/30/2020
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By Janine Acero
Home gardening tips: Boost garden yields with double digging
Many people have taken up gardening both as a hobby and a way of sustaining their food supply. If you have a wide enough backyard, there are plenty of crops you can grow. Those who are living in packed cities, however, have done away with row gardening because of lack of space and opted for […]
09/01/2020
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By Janine Acero
Home gardening tips: How to start seeds indoors
You don’t need to have a “green thumb” to successfully grow your own plants – oftentimes, all it takes is preparation. Take seeds, for example. Starting seeds can be easy and rewarding. Even if you have never started any type of plant from seed, it isn’t that daunting – but there are some things you […]
06/08/2020
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By Janine Acero
Healthy prepping: 7 Superfoods you should add to your garden and stockpile
It’s important to prepare for emergencies, as these can happen without a moment’s notice. For most people, that means stockpiling enough food to keep themselves fed in the event an emergency happens. But as you fill up your storage spaces with quick fixes like rice, spaghetti and survival rations, why not balance it out by adding nutritious […]
05/22/2020
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By Janine Acero
Double whammy: Traditional agriculture’s crop diversity depends on the pollinators it is killing, threatening the food supply
A group of multinational researchers has assessed the connection between trends in crop diversity and agricultural reliance on pollinators and found that the increasing reliance on pollinators, combined with an absence of crop diversity, may threaten agricultural stability. Worldwide agribusiness has expanded at a rapid pace in recent decades, especially in regions that once supported tropical and […]
12/14/2019
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By Janine Acero
Unusual ways to address deforestation: Proposed bill in the Philippines requires students to plant 10 trees before they can graduate
A proposed bill in the Philippines could provide schools with an eco-friendly premise, once it’s passed into law: Students in both high school and college would need to plant at least 10 trees each to cement their spot in the graduation ceremonies. The bill, which has already passed the lower house of Congress, will seek to formalize […]
09/03/2019
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By Janine Acero
Prepping and self-sufficiency: Knowledge and time management skills are just as important as the size of your homestead
A self-reliant lifestyle implies that you have most of what you need right in your home and around your property. This means owning a sufficient amount of land for your garden, growing fruit trees, and raising your own livestock. So just how much land does it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? Tara Dodrill […]
11/13/2018
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By Janine Acero
Organic fertilizer can be used to increase crop yield in plants grown in rotation
A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed soil nitrogen oxidation through field incubation, and analyzed the rate of nitrogen release by commercial fertilizers compared with farmyard manure compost. For the study, a three-year organic crop rotation was set up in a field with sandy loam, with a cover crop of rye and vetch for green manure. […]
11/13/2018
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By Janine Acero
Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants
Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments […]
11/06/2018
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By Janine Acero
Green manure helps with the organic production of horticultural crops
A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed soil nitrogen mineralization through field incubation and analyzed the rate of nitrogen release by commercial fertilizers compared with farmyard manure compost. For the study, a three-year organic crop rotation was set up in a field with sandy loam, with a cover crop of rye and vetch grown over […]
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