Those interested in international relations are familiar with the age-old Middle East plight. Different forces active there have been exercising their own interests while to them the value of human life has meant little. Among the prominent players in the Middle East, the United States has clearly sided with Israel, the chief buyer of US […]
Simple Winter Hoop Garden Part 1
Simple Hoops Provide Fresh Winter Greens A Lazy Man’s Winter Garden System Every garden spot has its’ drawbacks. Some are too hot, some to cold, others too wet or dry. After experimenting with different techniques in various parts of the US, we’ve come up with a system that requires only minor adjustments to make it […]
The Indian Agriculture is in Peril.
The Indian Agriculture is in Peril. Rotational conventional agriculture in India had taken care predominantly of the rural society, that had minimum impact on biodiversity and the pollution it caused was localised typically. It is true, nutrients capturing in the product was low but use of energy was almost zero. The idea of sustainable […]
Ask an Urban Farmer: Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Gardening on the Balcony
Hi there, You mentioned in this entry http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillydog/63252751/ that you would be glad to answer questions about growing more plants and veggies in cities. I have a balcony that is basically storage for my bike at the moment. It’s pretty windswept, and doesn’t get much if any direct sun. I’m not allowed to put […]
Facts about Oxygen
All life on earth is based on 5 basic elements: sulfur, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. Amongst these, the element that is most abundant is oxygen. Oxygen makes up about 65% of the human body, 47% of dry soil, 46% of igneous rocks, 85% of sea water, 42% of all the vegetation, and 50% of […]
The gentle art of forcing bulbs – Brief Article
Coax spring bulbs to flower indoors during winter In the dead of winter, spring-blooming bulbs are especially welcome in the house. They can easily fill a room with a delightful perfume and remind you that spring really is just around the corner. The process of getting flower bulbs to bloom ahead of schedule is called […]