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Author : Bryan Allan Connolly,C. R. Lawn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Organic gardening
ISBN : 0974888605
Author : Bryan Connolly
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603583541
The skills of seed saving are vital for small organic food producers and the whole of agriculture. Farmers and gardeners need to be able to produce their seeds as a basic, inalienable way to control their means of production. Part of the NOFA guides. Includes information on: Strengths and limitations of hybrid varieties Before you grow the seed (selecting varieties, saving seed and improving crops, intellectual property rights) Growing seed (pollination biology, harvesting, cleaning, storage, germination testing) Details on individual crops (amaranth, crucifers, beets and chard, lettuce, cucurbits, corn and small grains, nightshades, root veggies) Plus detailed appendices including more info on seed cleaning, seed companies, and more.
Author : Pam Dawling
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550925128
Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.
Author : Steve Gilman
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603583602
Soil is a living organism that loves to cooperate with farmers and gardeners. A green thumb will appear on those who align themselves with its health and requirements. This book discusses: Soil habitat Sustaining soil fertility The soil food-web Nutrient availability and deficiency After reading this book, readers will not only have a different view on soil, but on weeds as well. Knowing and utilizing the energies and characteristics of weeds, as Gilman teaches, will make for a more productive garden, and less stressful gardening.
Author : Seth Kroeck
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603583466
In Crop Rotation and Cover Cropping, you can learn some of the thinking behind—and the actual nuts and bolts of—laying out a rotation for your farm. This volume, part of the NOFA guides, covers: Historical roots of cover-crop techniques Thinking beyond this season's cash crop (disease and pest reduction, weed suppression, cash vs. cover crops) What is a good rotation? (mapping the farm, grouping crops, sample groupings) The economics of rotations and cover cropping (organizing your work, reducing labor inputs, land and cover-crop seed costs) Including on-farm examples and detailed appendices.
Author : Elizabeth Henderson,Karl North
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781603583565
Why do whole-farming planning? What makes it more effective than other ways of managing farms? The answers to these questions lie in a quiet rediscovery through science that is fundamentally changing the way modern humans see and must manage the world. The goal of this whole-farm planning manual is to reintroduce a macroscopic method of making and testing decisions on the farm and in larger wholes in which we live. This NOFA guide has information on: Lessons from systems science (including tools) Assessing the whole farm (what are we managing? the people, physical and mental assets, money) Understanding the farm ecosystems (the water and mineral cycles, dynamics of the biological community, the energy flow) Choosing appropriate tools Making a framework to test decisions Including examples and statements from practicing farmers, and more holistic resources and alternative business models.
Author : John Lambert,Jitendra Srivastava,Noel Vietmeyer
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0821338560
The complex and important relationship between public expenditure and economic performance has been the subject of numerous econometric studies. But the studies remain inconclusivesome results have shown positive relationships, while others are negative. Thus there is no conventional wisdom backed by statistical evidence on this relationship, nor is there any sort of clear theoretical underpinning that explains how the aggregate of government spending acts on the growth of total output. This book studies the role of public expenditures in a noneconometric way by examining a number of specific instances of these expenditures and their direct effect on economic performance. Specifically, the authors presents scenarios from Botswana, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, and Zambia and ask a series of questions to identify and illuminate the impact of these instances of public expenditure on a number of variables that help measure economic performance. These examples are then used to make generalizations about the relationship between public spending and economic performance.
Author : Scott Chaskey
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781609615031
A poet and farmer aims to preserve ecological integrity through a discussion of the history, lore and importance of seeds through the ages, as important now to human sustenance as ever before, particularly in the face of the spreading use of GMOs.
Author : Pam Dawling
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781550926552
Design and build a hoophouse or polytunnel, and grow abundant produce year-round in any climate The Year-Round Hoophouse is the comprehensive guide to designing and building a hoophouse and making a success of growing abundant, delicious fresh produce all year, whatever your climate and land size. Chapters include: Hoophouse siting, size, style, frame construction, and tools Bed layout, soil, crop rotations, and extensive coverage of various crops for all seasons Organic solutions to pests and diseases Disaster preparation Tested resources for each chapter. The Year-Round Hoophouse is ideal for farmers who wish to move into protected growing, as well as beginning farmers in rural and urban spaces. It is an essential reference resource for professors and students of courses in sustainable agriculture, as well as interns and apprentices learning on the job. Growing in hoophouses – also known as high tunnels or polytunnels – reduces the impact of an increasingly unpredictable climate on crops, mitigates soil erosion, extends the growing season, keeps leafy greens alive through the winter, and enables growers to supply more regional food needs.
Author : Elizabeth Henderson,Robyn Van En
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9781933392103
Looks at partnerships between local small farms and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm, offering advice on acquiring land, organizing, handling the harvest, and money and legal matters.
Author : Grace Gershuny
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603583473
"A Project of the Northeast Organic Farming Association."
Author : Barrett Williams,ChatGPT
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of Nature's Pharmacy, an eBook that guides you through the healing power of herbs. This treasure trove of botanical knowledge invites you into a world where the earth’s flora addresses wellness and vitality, offering a comprehensive, accessible path to natural health. Dive into the essence of herbal remedies, exploring not only the history of plant-based medicine but also the foundational principles that give life to this ancient craft. Begin with understanding the simple yet profound benefits of creating your own herbal treatments, and let the seeds of transformation be sown. Uncover the healing potential that lies in the very spices and herbs within your kitchen, and learn to identify the therapeutic plants that may already grace your backyard. Discover how to harness their medicinal benefits while ensuring the highest quality and potency through essential storing techniques. Embark on a practical journey with step-by-step instructions for crafting teas, tinctures, salves, and oils that concentrate the essence of these natural allies. Address common health concerns from digestive woes and respiratory issues to skin conditions and immune health, with remedies that promote balance and recovery. The eBook offers an intimate glimpse into real-life applications that demonstrate the transformative effects of herbs. Learn to tailor remedies to the unique needs of different life stages, with special attention to health. As you integrate herbs into your everyday life, you'll find chapters dedicated to the nourishing fusion of herbal nutrition, cognitive support, and the creation of a tranquil home environment. The journey does not end with the preparation of remedies; an entire chapter is devoted to the ethics and sustainability of herbalism, ensuring that your practice respects the intricate balance of our environment. Your pathway to herbal mastery continues with a focus on documentation, community involvement, and resources for ongoing education, encompassing a holistic approach to this green craft. Nature's Pharmacy is not just a guide but an invitation to cultivate a deeply rewarding connection with the natural world, and in doing so, nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. Explore the garden of wellness that awaits, and let the journey to holistic health begin.
Author : Peter Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Gardens
ISBN : 1869536428
A fresh approach to planting and garden design that uses plant communities to reduce much of the hard work needed to control your garden. "Peter Thompson has one of the most inventive brains in the garden scene today..." - RHS Gardener's handbook
Author : Fred Hageneder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X004644727
A wide-ranging study of the symbolism and cultural meaning of the tree through history, from the Cosmic Tree of antiquity to modern European, American and Asian customs and beliefs. In the companion volume, The Spirit of Trees, Fred Hageneder captivated readers with a passionate and informed account of the natural life and ecology of trees. The Heritage of Trees evokes forest customs, images and meanings of the forest from the Stone Age to modern times.
Author : Michael Marder
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231161251
The margins of philosophy are populated by non-human, non-animal living beings, including plants. While contemporary philosophers tend to refrain from raising ontological and ethical concerns with vegetal life, Michael Marder puts this life at the forefront of the current deconstruction of metaphysics. He identifies the existential features of plant behavior and the vegetal heritage of human thought so as to affirm the potential of vegetation to resist the logic of totalization and to exceed the narrow confines of instrumentality. Reconstructing the life of plants "after metaphysics," Marder focuses on their unique temporality, freedom, and material knowledge or wisdom. In his formulation, "plant-thinking" is the non-cognitive, non-ideational, and non-imagistic mode of thinking proper to plants, as much as the process of bringing human thought itself back to its roots and rendering it plantlike.