Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by anonymous: Is used charcoal good for fertilizer? Someone told me I could use charcoal to fertilize my pear, plum, and peach trees. I wanted to know more info before I did this. What do you think? Answer below!
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Image by Seattle.roamer That was the record of hours for April and May with the new solar hot water heater. Typically 5 hours a day of making the water warming during the overcast Seattle spring weather. Question by Celestiel Queen: solar hot water not so hot in mornings.? our brand new solar hot water heater […]
Continue reading …As individuals can we really make a difference in combating global warming?
July 17, 2013 24 Comments
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Chεεrs [uk]: As individuals can we really make a difference in combating global warming? The 5th of June is World Environment Day, promoted by the United Nations to increase awareness to global climate change. So as individuals, can we really make a difference ? If so, how ? Feel free […]
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Image by Distant Hill Gardens Another ICM- Intentional Camera Movement shot, taken of an outdoor light reflecting off the glass tubes of our solar hot water heater. Here is a link to my ICM set: flic.kr/s/aHsjxRWhNx Question by : Installing a recirculating pump on a solar hot water heater? I’m having a solar hot water […]
Continue reading …Question by Reject Dogma: Want to work in agriculture? I want to work in agriculture. I want to find more effective way of growing crops and food. Which major/minor combination would be best for me? Should I major in biology or chemistry? I can have two minors; what should they be? Food Sciences, Plant and […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Dairy Farmer, Jon Bansen describes his philosophy on happy cows, green grass and healthy milk. Question by Krystsina Marhunova: What can be done to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture? What do you think? Answer below!
Continue reading …Question by Kheir: How do I connect open system solar collectors to space heat my home? Hi, I have installed two 300 Liter solar water heating panels with overhead storage tanks. I need to know how to connect these panels to the floor heating, radiator diffusers and the hot water tank altogether. Schematic diagrams will […]
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Image by detritus all the interior components. a deep-cycle marine battery, the charge controller, and the inverter. the controller makes sure the battery isnt being over-charged by the panels or discharged too much by the load. the inverter changes the current from the battery from DC to AC so we can power regular household appliances […]
Continue reading …How is water connected to sustainable prosperity and sustainable development?
June 30, 2013 1 Comment
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Lancer: How is water connected to sustainable prosperity and sustainable development? Social Studies grade ten question. Feel free to answer in the comment section below
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Image by hardworkinghippy Question by Husna Sabrina: why is glass used in solar heater? glass cover is put on top of the black surface in a solar water heater. what are some properties of glass in this case? how does it help in absorbing heat, whilst it is a poor absorber and radiator? moreover, it […]
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