this dark dahlia is so beautiful scabiosa stellata the perennial bed and fall on the farm usually when the frost comes, it is bittersweet. it is not something you can escape forever. there is also a joy- life can slow down and other projects- like cleaning the field can take precedence. soon we will...
the course of our life, our bodies contain between and % water. we know our plants are made of water, too, and they need it for photosynthesis and cooling. what is often overlooked is that all living species in our garden need water. sure, it's a great idea to provide a water source for birds and other...
out in his words. likely because of recency bias, the phrase is stuck in my head, too. as i'm working on a project, trying to fix bug reports so that i can move onto another project which, despite having three months to work on it, i am woefully far behind on, i am becoming increasingly annoyed at other...
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spirit into a more complex flavor experience for consumers. honey's use by distillers is increasing rapidly as spirit makers realize the ingredient's versatility. you can distill from honey, create mead and then distill, or just use honey's unique flavor profile to create a memorable spirit. with more than...
"india is reviving beekeeping culture. bees pollinate, collect honey and serve the nature," he said. the minister launched several initiatives, including united nations environment programme ( unep ) campaign on illegal trafficking of endangered species: 'not all animals migrate by choice'. illegal trade...
by scoring a low sustainability index score and we have a greening business accreditation which is part funded by the european regional development fund. we will never use pesticides if we do not believe pests are present. we will use non-toxic 'baits' for rodents and pheromone or sticky traps for insects...
pursuit of the moth, we seldom see cabbage worms on the brassica family plants in the gardens. additionally, i have observed the bluebirds sitting on the edge of the raised beds watching for squash and cucumber beetles, and feasting on them when they detect motion. while the tree swallows prefer flying insects...
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