Image by D-Lab This is the second hydroponics system I drew on Scratch. I made this because students said they’d like to use computers to learn concepts more. The kids in Atapo Quichalan seemed to get a kick out of this; we used it to show hydroponics and Scratch at the same time. Created: 1/12/10. […]
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Image by Salim Virji Beekeeping in Alphabet City Question by Parvati: When did urban beekeeping start? And how about rooftop gardening? I’m writing an article for a german magazine describing ways that New Yorkers are going green in 2011. I know urban beekeeping and rooftop gardening have been around for a while, but does anyone […]
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Learn how to create good growing soil when growing a garden in this free gardening video.. Expert: Tia Pinney Bio: Tia Pinney is a Teacher Naturalist and Adult Program Coordinator at Mass Audubons Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
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Image by suzettesuzette Question by topakat11: Are there any type of animal fertilizers in organic farming? My sister read something online that organic farms are allowed to use animal fertilizers. If anyone knows anything about this please let me know. Thank you. foodvfan makes a good point. The reason why it concerns me is I […]
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Chemical fertilizers can actually cause damage to your plants. Learn about the difference between organic and chemical fertilizer in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants. Expert: Michael Clark Contact: www.tropicofcapricornsantafe.com Bio: Michael Clark is a trained horticulturist with a BS in agriculture and a strong sense of responsibility for […]
Continue reading …Question by Timmy V: How do you milk a goat and still feed the kids? I want to bottle feed my baby goats and also milk the Mama. What do I feed the babies? The excess goat milk? Formula? How do I make sure the babies don’t feed off the Mama? Can you help? Leave […]
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Image by arimoore The soil is full of glass and trash, though much less so now that we’ve sifted out so much of it. This summer it’s looking quite rich and clean and earthy. The mulch is warm and dark, seeds pushing up new shoots. After a good rain it’s so dark and lush, the […]
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Image by London Permaculture Question by Fred Jacobson: Aquaponics , how to build aquaponics Garden? I am trying to build my own aquaponics garden, but i am having trouble completing th eproject. Thus far i have been relying on forums and free guides. All the guide I have found are either: Harder to understand, incomplete, […]
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Image by laurenipsum Apparently everyone in this tiny town has a little garden. There are lots of orange trees and LOTS of the big Portuguese cabbage/kale plants. Question by Jennifer: Rototiller; what size for a small person? I’m planning on buying a tiller. I was going to get a little $ 200 mini, but after […]
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