Anyway, containers allow me to move the plants around if I need to. Some of the peppers seem to do OK with the semi-shade, while others most definitely need as much sun as I can give them. Growing peppers in containers gives me the most options. Plus, as the sun angle change...
Mediterranean. It is very active. Park your car outside for a night unprotected and you’ll see a fine dusting of black particles in the morning. That is what the mountain folks call the "active fertilization" program. Airborne terroir, perpetually replenishing the soil, makes the wines ...
While this won’t be the type of energy you feel from slamming a strong cup of coffee … when you increase healthy cellular activity and improve metabolism, you can also help boost natural energy levels. Think of it as more of a smooth, natural, healthy-feeling kind of energy. What Are ...
Trying to do a better job listening to my body when she’s like‘maybe you need to actually REST.’ So illness snuck away the June date, I chose to skip the October date which means FEBURARY IS GAME TIME, Y’ALL This means ALL the diplomatic podcasts, tv shows (Hi, Madam Secretary)...
to the garden to check on my sugar-snap peas (they finally germinated!), imagine my delight when I also discovered a whole bed of chickweed and dead nettle. These delicious and nutritious wild, edible, perennial and ubiquitous greens had taken over a bed of soil that I had not yet ...
While both aquaponics and hydroponics grow plants without soil, hydroponics relies on adding synthetic nutrient solutions to water. In contrast, aquaponics uses natural fish waste as a fertilizer, making it more organic and sustainable. There’s no need to buy bottled nutrients, and the system does...
Q: What else do Chefs need to know about Local Food Connection and sourcing local foods? Anna: It’s not an all or nothing thing. You can mix in some local selections, supporting a small or organic farm. They can think of supporting a farm as simple as adding a couple of $15 local...
Found in soil and water, this mineral helps your thyroid work. Research suggests it can help protect against cancer, especially of the lung, colon, and prostate. It's easy to get too much if you take it as a supplement. That can lead to digestive problems, hair and nail loss, and eve...
Other Vegetables: Plants like beans, peas, and radishes can also do well in aquaponics systems, providing a diverse range of produce. Components of Aquaponics Systems To set up an efficient aquaponics system, you'll need to understand its five essential components. Each plays a critical role in...
And when you have that staff, you want to utilize their skills to the best of their ability. With What Chefs Want’s Prep Kitchen, you reduce the need for highly skilled kitchen staff to do small prep tasks and focus on the important things. Less Waste, More Savings One of the biggest...