Recently I attended afarm forestry coursewith David Holmgren and Darren J. Doherty, a subject I’d like to address today. To even start a farm forestry operation, or even a permaculture orchard, you’ll need to source a huge number of trees from somewhere. I crunched a few numbers and b...
Putin has become more and more narcissistic in his decisions. That is inevitable when the heart and mind start to compromise and give in to the roller coaster ride of temptation, lavishly enjoying the regime’s Power and riches. Going the whole hog to corruption, wickedness, and evil. Prover...
PARAMARIBO, April 13 (Xinhua) -- As the sun rises over the Saramacca District, the promise of pomelo season fills the air. In Ashwien Doekhi's orchard, a scene of abundance unfolds, with trees heavy-laden with ripe citrus fruits swaying gently in the breeze. Doekhi, his brother, and ...
Once trees come to maturity, they will continue to bear fruit for many years – this is when you start to make back your initial investment. With the products you harvest from the trees, you can do loads of things. With apples, you can sell them fresh to stores, sell them at a farme...
Fruit Trees for the Homestead Whether you have a vast orchard or grow fruit trees in pots, it’s a smart addition to any homestead. I love plants that I just have to purchase once and receive bountiful harvests year after year in return....
Why are you starting a small farm business? Gregory Heilers has helped on two startup farms: his father’s 200-acre grass-fed beef and goat farm, which also includes an orchard, a berry patch, and a vegetable garden, with areas set aside for future logging; and on a seven-acre organi...
The best way to get around is by hiring a bike: take the eastern trail toChek Jawa Wetlands, one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems where flourishing mangroves, secluded beaches and coastal forests meet. You might spot monkeys and wild boars en route, plus there’s Ubin Fruit Orchard, overfl...
Chen made an unusual decision to start her career in the countryside when graduating from the renowned Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou. She chose to operate a tribute mandarin (also known as "gonggan") orchard with her father, since the fruit is one of the signature products in the reg...
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You know if your lemon trees need water when their leaves start drooping or bending over. In pots, wateras soon as the soil is dry, without flooding the pots. It is best to water with collected rain water, because they are vulnerable to calcium ions in water. Tap water often is too ...