Agriculture ( 农业 ) is the world's largest user of water, a big consumer of energy and major emitter of greenhouse gases during production. Experts say reducing waste is a simple way to cut stress on the environment and can ease pressure on farmers, who will be called on to ...
Agriculture ( 农业 ) is the world's largest user of water, a big consumer of energy and major emitter of greenhouse gases during production. Experts say reducing waste is a simple way to cut stress on the environment and can ease pressure on farmers, who will be called on to feed...
Along the same lines as above, make a mini greenhouse out of a used plastic milk jug, soda container, to-go container (those salad ones with an attached lid are great) or similar items. Wash out the soda or milk bottle and then cut it. The bottom portion will be your seed starting ...
“Buildings that are 25,000 square feet or larger make up just two percent of the 1.1 million structures in New York City, yet account for 30 percent of our overall greenhouse gas emissions each year,” City Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-22), the sponsor of the legislation, tells The ...
Of course there’s nothing better than having your very own greenhouse or sunroom to propagate plants in, but if you don’t have this kind of space, don’t worry. You can still get great results with a homemade seedling chamber, which can be as simple as a warm indoor spot with shop...
The heart-shaped tomato was grown by a 97 (retire)knife maker, Rod Matless, who said he was shocked when he noticed it in his greenhouse while 98 (check)his latest produce. Mr Matless, who suffered a heart attack a few years ago, was so astonished by the fruit 99 he decided to ...
The above picture is on ourRe-growing Celerypost, but our seed greenhouse is constructed in the same way. I love finding frugal solutions using items that we already have. These little green houses work great, and I love that we did not have to purchase anything to make them. ...
Agriculture ( 农业 ) is the world's largest user of water, a big consumer of energy and major emitter of greenhouse gases during production. Experts say reducing waste is a simple way to cut stress on the environment and can ease pressure on farmers, who will be called on to fee...
You’ll notice that plants in a greenhouse do well, but plants on a sunny windowsill may experience growth problems. Overhead light ensures that your seedlings stretch toward the light source instead of bending and conforming to attempt to gain side lighting. You’ll find plenty of grow light...
But as greenhouse gases warm much of the planet, driving stronger polar winds, some scientists think warm water carried by a circular current will start to invade the east Antarctica's once unassailable ice. Cooperation of more than 60 scientists last year published in Nature, estimated...