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kevin Anderson

Differences Between: Hydroponics v/s Plantation Agriculture - 0 views

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    Hydroponic gardening is a technique of growing plants without soil, plantation agriculture is an export oriented commercial tropical agricultural systems.
kevin Anderson

http://advancednutrients.com/hydroponics/articles/hydroponics-gardening/hydroponics-pla... - 0 views

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    Hydroponics is an efficient and highly productive method of agriculture. While it etymologically means growing in water, it covers a wide array of alternative agricultural techniques
Yamila Gonzalez

Understanding Soil - Part 6: Soil PH Improvement | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    By: NaturalFreeChoice.com Soil improvementis necessary to get better crops when you obtain an acidic or alkaline result from a test. You may need to rise or lower the PH level depending on the results obtained from the test. Following are some techniques to adjust the soil to a neutral PH depending on the test results: 1) For both alkaline an acidic: Regularly add mulch, compost, organic fertilizers and other organic material. 2) For acidic soils: The usual way to correct acidity is to use Lime. The safest material is ground up limestone rock (agricultural lime). Also ash from wood fire can be used, crushed seashells ans dolomite.
Phil Slade

wastewatts : Sustainable Technology Discussion Group - 0 views

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    "Energy security is rapidly becoming a major concern for citizens of both developed and developing countries. We have grown totally dependent on low cost oil and gas for our everyday lives. As increased pressure is put on the remaining reserves, prices are rising inexorably, and alternatives must be sought. This requires a change of lifestyle for the 21st Century. Wastewatts is a technology discussion forum that looks at ways in which we might change our fossil fuel dependent lifestyles, off-setting petroleum with renewable fuels or those derived from industrial or agricultural waste."
Phil Slade

cd3wd - now available FREE on an offline 4xDVD set to Third World/Developing Countries ... - 0 views

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    "Cd3wd is a free but high quality collection of practical How-To Technical Development Information - helping the 3rd world to help itself. There are 4000 titles, totalling 13 gigabytes. We host cd3wd free online and we also - very importantly - make it available for free download and onward dissemination via flash ram, CD, DVD, external hard drive etc.."
kevin Anderson

WHAT MAKES COCO COIR THE 800LB. GORILLA OF GROWING MEDIUMS - 0 views

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    Because of its naturally aerated structure, coco coir is almost impossible to over water. In fact, coco coir can hold up to 8x its weight in water, and rather than over-saturate, will simply reject what it can't absorb comfortably. If you provide too much moisture
Benno Hansen

More urbanites have their pick of fresh fruit - USATODAY.com - 0 views

  • we're coming to realize more and more that it doesn't make any sense, at this late date with climate change being what it is, to truck in so much of our food
  • "Community food security is part of our mission, so we partner with groups where the orchard will benefit people who would otherwise have limited access to fresh produce."
Yamila Gonzalez

The Rocket Powered Shower | Permaculture Research Institute of Australia - 0 views

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    Plan for our Rocket-Powered hot water system for the Basecamp shower + bath block Spending all your day gathering sticks for a hot shower is just no fun. No
Yamila Gonzalez

The Busybody State | Permaculture Research Institute of Australia - 0 views

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    Why was the Big Green Gathering shut down by the authorities? by George Monbiot: journalist, author, academic and environmental and political activist, United
Yamila Gonzalez

Water Management | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    By: NaturalFreeChoice.com We can help the environment and at the same time reduce costs. Some of the ways to start is being aware of the waste produced in our home, also what resources could be used in a more efficient way so that we can save water and other resources, therefore reducing the associated costs. Following are some ideas for water management: 1) Reuse water to feed the plant - the water can come from several ways: a) Dishwashing water - Use buckets for washing, for example two buckets can be used for one bucket for soap and water and other with only water to rinse the dishes. Use biodegradable soap for dishwashing so you can reuse it. b) Compost Shower - Use biodegradable soap c) Kitchen water - Water used from other kitchen uses, like water from boiled potatoes. d) Dish drying racks - You can build a rack over an area where you are growing plants, then clean water drips into the ground this way watering the plants.
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