Herb Planting and Useful Plants - Organic Gardening for Primary SchoolsFawn85w
This document provides information for teachers on planting a herb garden in the school. It discusses choosing and planting various herbs, as well as cross-curricular connections and project ideas. Herbs can be planted year-round and are beneficial for attracting insects and as companion plants. Useful plants like comfrey, nettles, and dandelions can be used to make liquid feeds for other plants. The document also outlines health and safety considerations for gardening with students.
This document summarizes tourism statistics and development plans for Quito, Ecuador. It states that Quito was named South America's leading destination in 2013, has a UNESCO World Heritage site downtown area, and saw a 16% increase in visitors from 2009-2012. Future plans include expanding the airport, building a new convention center, and investing $675 million to revitalize the historic downtown area. The document promotes Quito as an emerging tourism hub with growing visitor numbers and new infrastructure to better connect the city.
The document describes various breakfast, morning break, afternoon break and light luncheon options. It includes entrees like eggs benedict and steak and eggs, buffet options like all american and healthy start, morning items like muffins and bagels, afternoon snacks like cookies and crudites, and light lunches like crab cake sandwiches and chicken caesar salad. Prices are subject to sales tax and service charge.
Garden Insect Pest Management in the Home Vegetable Garden - Auburn UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for managing common insect pests in home vegetable gardens. It begins by outlining cultural practices like using healthy soil, companion planting, crop rotation, diversified planting, mulching, and attracting beneficial insects to help prevent pest issues. It then discusses specific management strategies for common soil pests like cutworms, wireworms, and white grubs, emphasizing cultural controls like tilling and using barriers or baits as needed. Finally, it gives recommendations for above-ground pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles, focusing on monitoring, handpicking, using row covers and traps, and applying pesticides only as a last resort. The overall approach emphasizes cultural and
This document provides information on 10 common medicinal teas, their traditional uses, and proven health benefits backed by scientific research. It discusses teas made from valerian, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, lemon balm, motherwort, chamomile, stinging nettle, peppermint, and rosemary. For each tea, it outlines the parts used, conditions they have been shown to effectively treat such as sleep aid, digestive issues, blood sugar, anxiety, and more. It also provides recommended dosages for making infusions and consuming the teas.
Tea is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The document discusses the origin and history of tea, noting a legend that tea was discovered in ancient China when dried leaves fell into boiling water. It then provides details on tea cultivation methods, the tea plant, various processing steps including plucking, withering, oxidation, fixing, rolling, drying and aging. Major tea producing regions in India are also listed along with climatic factors and soil requirements for tea cultivation. The processing steps from fresh leaves to the final packaged tea are explained in detail. Lastly, tips are provided on proper tea brewing and storage.
Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine, is based on using plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes. Plants have long been used for medicine before recorded history. Recent studies show herbal medicine can help treat diseases. Common herbs used include garlic, ginger, lavender, thyme, black seed, and chamomile. While herbal medicines can provide health benefits, they can also interact with other drugs and have side effects, so it's important to consult a medical professional before use.
Tea is an infusion prepared from the leaves, flowers, or roots of the Camellia sinensis plant. It originated in China but was introduced to Europe by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Portugal pioneered tea cultivation and consumption in Europe beginning in 1750 on the Azores islands. The traditional British "tea party" was introduced by Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, when she married King Charles II of England. While tea contains substances like fluoride and caffeine that can be harmful in excess, it also contains beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols that promote health. The document discusses the history and cultivation of tea in Portugal and the Azores as well as its various types and health effects.
Herb Planting and Useful Plants - Organic Gardening for Primary SchoolsFawn85w
This document provides information for teachers on planting a herb garden in the school. It discusses choosing and planting various herbs, as well as cross-curricular connections and project ideas. Herbs can be planted year-round and are beneficial for attracting insects and as companion plants. Useful plants like comfrey, nettles, and dandelions can be used to make liquid feeds for other plants. The document also outlines health and safety considerations for gardening with students.
This document summarizes tourism statistics and development plans for Quito, Ecuador. It states that Quito was named South America's leading destination in 2013, has a UNESCO World Heritage site downtown area, and saw a 16% increase in visitors from 2009-2012. Future plans include expanding the airport, building a new convention center, and investing $675 million to revitalize the historic downtown area. The document promotes Quito as an emerging tourism hub with growing visitor numbers and new infrastructure to better connect the city.
The document describes various breakfast, morning break, afternoon break and light luncheon options. It includes entrees like eggs benedict and steak and eggs, buffet options like all american and healthy start, morning items like muffins and bagels, afternoon snacks like cookies and crudites, and light lunches like crab cake sandwiches and chicken caesar salad. Prices are subject to sales tax and service charge.
Garden Insect Pest Management in the Home Vegetable Garden - Auburn UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for managing common insect pests in home vegetable gardens. It begins by outlining cultural practices like using healthy soil, companion planting, crop rotation, diversified planting, mulching, and attracting beneficial insects to help prevent pest issues. It then discusses specific management strategies for common soil pests like cutworms, wireworms, and white grubs, emphasizing cultural controls like tilling and using barriers or baits as needed. Finally, it gives recommendations for above-ground pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles, focusing on monitoring, handpicking, using row covers and traps, and applying pesticides only as a last resort. The overall approach emphasizes cultural and
This document provides information on 10 common medicinal teas, their traditional uses, and proven health benefits backed by scientific research. It discusses teas made from valerian, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, lemon balm, motherwort, chamomile, stinging nettle, peppermint, and rosemary. For each tea, it outlines the parts used, conditions they have been shown to effectively treat such as sleep aid, digestive issues, blood sugar, anxiety, and more. It also provides recommended dosages for making infusions and consuming the teas.
Tea is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The document discusses the origin and history of tea, noting a legend that tea was discovered in ancient China when dried leaves fell into boiling water. It then provides details on tea cultivation methods, the tea plant, various processing steps including plucking, withering, oxidation, fixing, rolling, drying and aging. Major tea producing regions in India are also listed along with climatic factors and soil requirements for tea cultivation. The processing steps from fresh leaves to the final packaged tea are explained in detail. Lastly, tips are provided on proper tea brewing and storage.
Herbal medicine, also known as botanical medicine, is based on using plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes. Plants have long been used for medicine before recorded history. Recent studies show herbal medicine can help treat diseases. Common herbs used include garlic, ginger, lavender, thyme, black seed, and chamomile. While herbal medicines can provide health benefits, they can also interact with other drugs and have side effects, so it's important to consult a medical professional before use.
Tea is an infusion prepared from the leaves, flowers, or roots of the Camellia sinensis plant. It originated in China but was introduced to Europe by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Portugal pioneered tea cultivation and consumption in Europe beginning in 1750 on the Azores islands. The traditional British "tea party" was introduced by Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, when she married King Charles II of England. While tea contains substances like fluoride and caffeine that can be harmful in excess, it also contains beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols that promote health. The document discusses the history and cultivation of tea in Portugal and the Azores as well as its various types and health effects.
Good Companions: The Science Behind Companion PlantingFawn85w
Rothamsted Research is investigating companion planting strategies to protect crops through beneficial plant interactions. One such strategy is "push-pull", where desmodium planted between crop rows repels stem borer pests ("push") while a trap crop like Napier grass lures them away ("pull"). This has helped over 3000 African farmers increase maize yields by 40-100% while also providing livestock fodder. Scientists are determining the ecological mechanisms behind push-pull and similar systems to maintain their effectiveness over time.
Good Food Project Organic Gardens by Food Bank of Central LouisianaFawn85w
The Good Food Project Garden Checklist provides guidance and resources for establishing and maintaining gardens to educate the public about growing healthy food using sustainable practices. It outlines what the Good Food Project can provide assistance with including planning, classes, and educational resources. It also lists what garden organizers must do such as providing supplies and maintenance as well as designating a coordinator. Recommendations are provided for materials needed and considerations like composting and rainwater collection. Helpful books and websites are also referenced.
Green Roofs for Urban Agriculture - University of East LondonFawn85w
This document is a thesis by Hanna Waldbaum from the University of East London titled "Green Roofs for Urban Agriculture". It investigates what is required to introduce green roofs for urban agriculture (agriroofs) in the UK. The thesis includes a literature review on the need for urban food production due to issues like peak oil and climate change. It also includes case studies of existing green roof agriculture projects and an analysis of green roof policies in other countries. The primary research consists of developing a proposed policy for agriroofs in the UK and evaluating feedback from stakeholders on draft proposals through a questionnaire. The thesis concludes by revising the proposed policy based on the feedback.
Greenhouses and Season Extenders for Vegetable Gardening - Fairbanks, AlaskaFawn85w
This document discusses different season extension techniques for Alaska gardens, including greenhouses. It describes how cold frames, hoop houses, cloches, and row covers can be used to protect plants from cold and extend the growing season. Greenhouses provide the greatest control over the environment but are more expensive. Attached greenhouses have easier access but may introduce moisture or pests to the home. Freestanding greenhouses are more flexible in design but have higher heating costs. A-frame greenhouses are inexpensive but have limited space.
Grow Lexington: Community Garden Resource ManualFawn85w
This document provides an introduction and resource manual for community gardens in Lexington, Kentucky. It discusses the benefits of strengthening local food systems and shortening the distance between food production and consumption. These include fresher, more nutritious food; increased farmer incomes; stronger local economies; more sustainable farming practices; and improved conditions for farm animals. The manual outlines how to start a community garden, including vegetable planting guides, companion planting, container gardening, composting, and rainwater collection. It provides local resources and support for creating community gardens.
Grow Your Own Food: The Joys of Community Gardening - GoinggreenFawn85w
This document summarizes a community garden located in Wilmington, North Carolina called Folk's Community Garden. It describes how the garden was started as a school project and is now open to the community. Volunteers work together to tend the garden, with some renting individual plots and others working communally. The garden offers the benefits of growing one's own food while building a sense of community among volunteers of all ages.
Growing Flowers, Herbs and Companion Plants - Master Gardeners, Grant Count, ...Fawn85w
The document discusses events at the upcoming Grant County 4-H Fair related to gardening. The Master Gardener booth's theme is "Flowers, Herbs, and Companion Plants" and attendees can get information and advice from Master Gardeners. On June 26th, the author will give a roundtable discussion on flowers and herbs at 1pm and a talk on Emerald Ash Borer management at 2pm. Master Gardeners and the author encourage fair attendees to visit the booth and talks to discuss gardening and get information.
Growing Guide: Making the Most of Your Raised Bed GardenFawn85w
This document provides guidance for maintaining a raised bed garden. It includes instructions for planning the garden layout using the square foot gardening method. Crop-specific planting guidelines are given for a variety of vegetables. Tips are provided for site selection, planting methods, watering, weeding, mulching, and pest control to help the garden thrive. The goal is to help new gardeners successfully grow their own fresh produce.
Growing Together with Rochester Roots - New YorkFawn85w
This document advertises a six-part workshop series hosted by Rochester Roots to teach urban, community, and school gardeners and farmers about organic gardening techniques. The workshops cover topics such as garden planning and design, companion planting, heirloom seed selection, soil testing, spring planting, and transplanting. Each workshop is 2 hours long and takes place on Saturday afternoons at local schools or the Rochester Roots conference room between February and June. Participants can register for individual workshops at $15 each or the full series for $75.
Growing Vegetables in Containers - Utah State UniversityFawn85w
This document provides information on growing vegetables in containers. It discusses selecting containers, preparing the containers with drainage holes and gravel, choosing the right soil mix, and caring for container plants with proper watering, fertilizing, trellising and pest management. Tips are provided for growing a variety of vegetables in containers, including tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and more. Common problems in container gardens like insufficient light, poor drainage or low fertility are addressed.
Growing Vegetables in School - Royal Horticultural SocietyFawn85w
Growing vegetables in schools has several benefits. It teaches children about life cycles, soil, nutrition and science. Both bed and allotment style plots can be used, with beds having advantages like eliminating the need for children to walk on soil. Organic methods should be used to improve the soil, such as adding compost and green manures. Easy to grow crops like carrots, peas, potatoes and lettuce are suggested. Vegetables can also be grown in containers if space is limited.
Guide to Companion Vegetable Planting - Berkeley, CaliforniaFawn85w
The document provides planting times for various vegetables in the East Bay area. It recommends timeframes to plant items either from seed or transplants. For example, it suggests planting artichokes from rootstock between February-March and September-November. The document also lists which plant varieties grow well together or should be avoided planting near each other based on observations of companion planting practices.
Guide to Companion Vegetable Planting - East Bay, California Fawn85w
The document provides planting times for various vegetables in the East Bay area. It recommends planting artichokes from February to March and September to November. It also lists optimal planting times for many other vegetables like beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, tomatoes and turnips. The planting times range from January through December depending on the specific vegetable.
Guide to Growing Your Favorite Vegetables - UseFawn85w
This document provides guidance on planning and preparing a vegetable garden. It discusses determining garden size based on desired vegetable types and yields, selecting a location with full sun exposure and good soil, and planning the garden layout with consideration for crop rotation, plant heights, and soil needs. Container gardening is also presented as an option that allows for customized soil and easier maintenance. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of planning to ensure a successful and productive garden.
Herbs as Companion Plants - Glenside, PennsylvaniaFawn85w
Herbs can be used as companion plants to benefit crops and prevent pests without chemicals. Many herbs repel insects when planted with vegetables. For example, basil enhances tomato and pepper growth and repels flies and mosquitoes when planted together. Marigolds discourage nematodes and insects when planted with potatoes, tomatoes, and roses. Mint deters aphids and flea beetles for cabbages and tomatoes. Onion planted with beets and cabbage repels pests like cabbage loopers and potato beetles.
Home Vegetable Garden Variety Recommendations for Utah - Utah State UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for home vegetable garden varieties in Utah. It discusses factors to consider when selecting varieties such as disease resistance, maturity times, and growing conditions. The bulk of the document consists of a table listing recommended vegetable varieties for Utah gardens. For each vegetable, popular open-pollinated and hybrid varieties are mentioned along with their approximate days to maturity and sources where seeds can be purchased. Considerations for planning the garden such as location, soil, water needs, and spacing are also addressed.
This document discusses various passive solar cooling techniques that do not require mechanical systems like fans or pumps. It focuses on solar control through shading to prevent sunlight from hitting buildings. Natural ventilation through proper window placement and stack effect is also discussed. Other techniques include evaporative cooling using water features, radiational cooling at night by exposing buildings to clear night skies, and ground cooling by burying or partially burying buildings underground.
How to Make a Keyhole Garden: East African Style - CowfilesFawn85w
Keyhole gardens are ideal for small spaces, as they use food and garden waste for compost to efficiently grow vegetables. They have been successfully implemented in Africa through Send a Cow training programs. Families with keyhole gardens are able to produce two to three times as many vegetables from their land using simple techniques like composting and efficient watering methods.
How to Use Companion Plants with Roses - University of California, Ucce Maste...Fawn85w
The document discusses how to use companion plants with roses to make them look better throughout the year. It recommends planting roses with bulbs, ornamental grasses, shrubs, herbs, and flowers that provide color and attract beneficial insects when the roses are dormant. Specifically, it suggests lining pathways with miniature roses and garlic bulbs, using lamb's ear and lemon thyme as ground cover, and planting orange zinnias that attract bugs to control aphids on the roses. The document emphasizes choosing companion plants that have similar care needs as roses and leaving space around the rose trunks.
Good Companions: The Science Behind Companion PlantingFawn85w
Rothamsted Research is investigating companion planting strategies to protect crops through beneficial plant interactions. One such strategy is "push-pull", where desmodium planted between crop rows repels stem borer pests ("push") while a trap crop like Napier grass lures them away ("pull"). This has helped over 3000 African farmers increase maize yields by 40-100% while also providing livestock fodder. Scientists are determining the ecological mechanisms behind push-pull and similar systems to maintain their effectiveness over time.
Good Food Project Organic Gardens by Food Bank of Central LouisianaFawn85w
The Good Food Project Garden Checklist provides guidance and resources for establishing and maintaining gardens to educate the public about growing healthy food using sustainable practices. It outlines what the Good Food Project can provide assistance with including planning, classes, and educational resources. It also lists what garden organizers must do such as providing supplies and maintenance as well as designating a coordinator. Recommendations are provided for materials needed and considerations like composting and rainwater collection. Helpful books and websites are also referenced.
Green Roofs for Urban Agriculture - University of East LondonFawn85w
This document is a thesis by Hanna Waldbaum from the University of East London titled "Green Roofs for Urban Agriculture". It investigates what is required to introduce green roofs for urban agriculture (agriroofs) in the UK. The thesis includes a literature review on the need for urban food production due to issues like peak oil and climate change. It also includes case studies of existing green roof agriculture projects and an analysis of green roof policies in other countries. The primary research consists of developing a proposed policy for agriroofs in the UK and evaluating feedback from stakeholders on draft proposals through a questionnaire. The thesis concludes by revising the proposed policy based on the feedback.
Greenhouses and Season Extenders for Vegetable Gardening - Fairbanks, AlaskaFawn85w
This document discusses different season extension techniques for Alaska gardens, including greenhouses. It describes how cold frames, hoop houses, cloches, and row covers can be used to protect plants from cold and extend the growing season. Greenhouses provide the greatest control over the environment but are more expensive. Attached greenhouses have easier access but may introduce moisture or pests to the home. Freestanding greenhouses are more flexible in design but have higher heating costs. A-frame greenhouses are inexpensive but have limited space.
Grow Lexington: Community Garden Resource ManualFawn85w
This document provides an introduction and resource manual for community gardens in Lexington, Kentucky. It discusses the benefits of strengthening local food systems and shortening the distance between food production and consumption. These include fresher, more nutritious food; increased farmer incomes; stronger local economies; more sustainable farming practices; and improved conditions for farm animals. The manual outlines how to start a community garden, including vegetable planting guides, companion planting, container gardening, composting, and rainwater collection. It provides local resources and support for creating community gardens.
Grow Your Own Food: The Joys of Community Gardening - GoinggreenFawn85w
This document summarizes a community garden located in Wilmington, North Carolina called Folk's Community Garden. It describes how the garden was started as a school project and is now open to the community. Volunteers work together to tend the garden, with some renting individual plots and others working communally. The garden offers the benefits of growing one's own food while building a sense of community among volunteers of all ages.
Growing Flowers, Herbs and Companion Plants - Master Gardeners, Grant Count, ...Fawn85w
The document discusses events at the upcoming Grant County 4-H Fair related to gardening. The Master Gardener booth's theme is "Flowers, Herbs, and Companion Plants" and attendees can get information and advice from Master Gardeners. On June 26th, the author will give a roundtable discussion on flowers and herbs at 1pm and a talk on Emerald Ash Borer management at 2pm. Master Gardeners and the author encourage fair attendees to visit the booth and talks to discuss gardening and get information.
Growing Guide: Making the Most of Your Raised Bed GardenFawn85w
This document provides guidance for maintaining a raised bed garden. It includes instructions for planning the garden layout using the square foot gardening method. Crop-specific planting guidelines are given for a variety of vegetables. Tips are provided for site selection, planting methods, watering, weeding, mulching, and pest control to help the garden thrive. The goal is to help new gardeners successfully grow their own fresh produce.
Growing Together with Rochester Roots - New YorkFawn85w
This document advertises a six-part workshop series hosted by Rochester Roots to teach urban, community, and school gardeners and farmers about organic gardening techniques. The workshops cover topics such as garden planning and design, companion planting, heirloom seed selection, soil testing, spring planting, and transplanting. Each workshop is 2 hours long and takes place on Saturday afternoons at local schools or the Rochester Roots conference room between February and June. Participants can register for individual workshops at $15 each or the full series for $75.
Growing Vegetables in Containers - Utah State UniversityFawn85w
This document provides information on growing vegetables in containers. It discusses selecting containers, preparing the containers with drainage holes and gravel, choosing the right soil mix, and caring for container plants with proper watering, fertilizing, trellising and pest management. Tips are provided for growing a variety of vegetables in containers, including tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and more. Common problems in container gardens like insufficient light, poor drainage or low fertility are addressed.
Growing Vegetables in School - Royal Horticultural SocietyFawn85w
Growing vegetables in schools has several benefits. It teaches children about life cycles, soil, nutrition and science. Both bed and allotment style plots can be used, with beds having advantages like eliminating the need for children to walk on soil. Organic methods should be used to improve the soil, such as adding compost and green manures. Easy to grow crops like carrots, peas, potatoes and lettuce are suggested. Vegetables can also be grown in containers if space is limited.
Guide to Companion Vegetable Planting - Berkeley, CaliforniaFawn85w
The document provides planting times for various vegetables in the East Bay area. It recommends timeframes to plant items either from seed or transplants. For example, it suggests planting artichokes from rootstock between February-March and September-November. The document also lists which plant varieties grow well together or should be avoided planting near each other based on observations of companion planting practices.
Guide to Companion Vegetable Planting - East Bay, California Fawn85w
The document provides planting times for various vegetables in the East Bay area. It recommends planting artichokes from February to March and September to November. It also lists optimal planting times for many other vegetables like beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash, tomatoes and turnips. The planting times range from January through December depending on the specific vegetable.
Guide to Growing Your Favorite Vegetables - UseFawn85w
This document provides guidance on planning and preparing a vegetable garden. It discusses determining garden size based on desired vegetable types and yields, selecting a location with full sun exposure and good soil, and planning the garden layout with consideration for crop rotation, plant heights, and soil needs. Container gardening is also presented as an option that allows for customized soil and easier maintenance. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of planning to ensure a successful and productive garden.
Herbs as Companion Plants - Glenside, PennsylvaniaFawn85w
Herbs can be used as companion plants to benefit crops and prevent pests without chemicals. Many herbs repel insects when planted with vegetables. For example, basil enhances tomato and pepper growth and repels flies and mosquitoes when planted together. Marigolds discourage nematodes and insects when planted with potatoes, tomatoes, and roses. Mint deters aphids and flea beetles for cabbages and tomatoes. Onion planted with beets and cabbage repels pests like cabbage loopers and potato beetles.
Home Vegetable Garden Variety Recommendations for Utah - Utah State UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for home vegetable garden varieties in Utah. It discusses factors to consider when selecting varieties such as disease resistance, maturity times, and growing conditions. The bulk of the document consists of a table listing recommended vegetable varieties for Utah gardens. For each vegetable, popular open-pollinated and hybrid varieties are mentioned along with their approximate days to maturity and sources where seeds can be purchased. Considerations for planning the garden such as location, soil, water needs, and spacing are also addressed.
This document discusses various passive solar cooling techniques that do not require mechanical systems like fans or pumps. It focuses on solar control through shading to prevent sunlight from hitting buildings. Natural ventilation through proper window placement and stack effect is also discussed. Other techniques include evaporative cooling using water features, radiational cooling at night by exposing buildings to clear night skies, and ground cooling by burying or partially burying buildings underground.
How to Make a Keyhole Garden: East African Style - CowfilesFawn85w
Keyhole gardens are ideal for small spaces, as they use food and garden waste for compost to efficiently grow vegetables. They have been successfully implemented in Africa through Send a Cow training programs. Families with keyhole gardens are able to produce two to three times as many vegetables from their land using simple techniques like composting and efficient watering methods.
How to Use Companion Plants with Roses - University of California, Ucce Maste...Fawn85w
The document discusses how to use companion plants with roses to make them look better throughout the year. It recommends planting roses with bulbs, ornamental grasses, shrubs, herbs, and flowers that provide color and attract beneficial insects when the roses are dormant. Specifically, it suggests lining pathways with miniature roses and garlic bulbs, using lamb's ear and lemon thyme as ground cover, and planting orange zinnias that attract bugs to control aphids on the roses. The document emphasizes choosing companion plants that have similar care needs as roses and leaving space around the rose trunks.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
1. Good Companions
A collection of ideas and information compiled by Graeme Eggins
For centuries companion planting has been a popular technique to combat pests and diseases in fruit
and vegetables in Europe. In Australia. the upsurge of public demand for organically grown crops and
corresponding move away from using chemical pesticides and fungicides is seeing a renewed grower
interest in studying the compatibility of plants.
In a field trial at the Gatton Research Station, two Queensland Department of primary industry
horticulturists reportedly proved the effectiveness of using dill to control cabbage moth in broccoli. A
row of dill was planted to every 15 rows of broccoli in an experimental block, which was also treated
with the bacterial insecticide Dipel. The cabbage moth lay was a third of that in a block of broccoli
treated conventionally. This trial followed successful companion planting trials using thyme and
rosemary run by the Victorian Department of Agriculture.
Until very recently, companion planting appeared to have attracted little scientific research, possibly
because it covers so many aspects. A plant may prove an excellent companion to another because it
excretes a substance from its roots or leaves, attracts or repels specific insects by its smell, breaks up
the soil, draws up trace elements from deep underground or offers shade or shelter.
A glance over the shelves at libraries and bookshops will show that there is no shortage of advice and
guidance for home gardeners. New books come out every year listing what plants grow best with
what others and what combinations to avoid. However, much of the printed information is based on
experiences in temperate gardens, specially in Britain, and thus has only limited application to sub-
tropical areas such as the Richmond/Tweed. (How many local growers want to know that foxgloves
are great with apple trees?) Even the published American research has been largely confined to the
cooler States of the Union. Also, very little information is known about trials of companion planting on
a commercial scale. However, as recent reports indicate, all this is changing. both here and overseas.
A number of North Coast growers are experimenting with both herbs or other plants to see if`they
can find new beneficial relationships.
Editor's note: This article originally mentioned Equisetum (commonly known as horsetail) as a possible
companion plant, but Equisetum is a declared noxious weed in NSW and other states of Australia. Don't
plant it, and do report it to NSW Agriculture if you find it anywhere in the Tweed Richmond area. It
could cause significant environmental and economic problems, is toxic to stock, etc. For more info please
see the comment at the end of this article.
Lemon grass, which originated in South East Asia, is increasingly grown as an inter-row crop in
orchards. Not only can it he harvested and sold as a herb (fresh or dried) but it makes an excellent
Mulch. Lemon grass is also grown in closely planted rows to form a living barrier against intrusive
ground covers such as kikuyu.
Another popular herb, comfrey, is grown as a living mulch around or close by many vegetable
gardens. The hairy comfrey leaves contain valuable trace elements and minerals which have been
brought up to the surface by its deep-delving roots. Comfrey leaves left to soak in fresh water for a
fortnight or so make an good fertilizer Fresh, it is recommended as an excellent addition to the diet of
cattle and is reputed to help strengthen the legs of horses. specially those bred for racing. Comfrey
can also act as a very effective fire barrier if planted around the foundations of buildings or the verges
of gardens.
2. Marigolds are deservedly popular and successlul companion plants and the Tagetes variety grow very
well in the sub-tropics. In fact, if positioned too closely to other plants, they can almost overwhelm
them. They are also likely to self-seed wildly, which is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on the
situation.
The herbs tansy, basil. garlic, pyrethrum and southernwood have all been tried in North Coast
orchards in an attempt to keep fruit fly at bay. However, while possibly helpful, they do not prevent
fruit fly damage.
An occasional clump of horseradish in a shady part of the orchard has been found to help combat
fungus problems.
Virtually all the common herbs are considered beneficial to North Coast orchards and gardens. They
help attract bees and other beneficial insects while sprays made from the likes of.chives, garlic.
hyssop, chamomile, horsetail and elder can be used to combat fungus, mildews and some pests.
Incidentally, elders grow like wildfire on most Northern Rivers properties and should never be
planted where they cannot be controlled. Also take care not to drop any prunings - they will take root
almost before your eyes!
Another plant which has proved particularly suited to cultivation in the Australian sub-tropics
although no one boasts of it - is hemp (also known as marijuana) which can be used as an effective
companion plant for vegetables including potatoes. However, don't expect the police to believe that!
To quote the·Encyclopedia of Gardening, published in England in 1824 by J.C. Loudon: "If in a patch of
ground where cabbages are to be planted some hemp seeds be sown all around the edge in the spring,
the strong smell which that plant gives in vapour, will prevent the butterfly from infesting the
cabbages. The Russian peasantry, in those provinces where hemp is cultivated, have their cabbages
within those fields by which they are free of caterpillars."
Seriously, some experimenters suggest planting winter-flowering herbs to attract predators of pests
early. They are then in position ready to deal with pests that hatch out or migrate in spring. Garlic,
pennyroyal and tansy are all suitable companions to orchard crops.
Not all organic gardeners believe in companion planting. Queensland author Jeff Hedges wrote in
Harvesting the Suburbs published in 1985 that he had reservations:
Certainty, sometimes a certain crop doesn't do very well ... but that's my fault for not
"tuning in" properly, not the fault of the plants next door! If I plant some crop in a
particular spot and it doesn't do well, it means that I didn't select the appropriate crop for
that particular place at that particular time.
Local TAFE organics lecturer Dave Forrest has suggested that although companion planting can be
used with effect in a home garden, farmers found many find difficulty extending it to broadacre use.
Of course, not all good growing companions are plants. Small animals and birds are proven colleagues
for organic growers. For example, a local Permaculture teacher suggests basing a guinea pig at the
base of every fruit tree - it needs to have a weatherproof hutch. These rodents, Whose territorial limit
only extends about 4m from the tree, will keep the grass shorn short. They also attract pythons who
in turn will hopefully - eat rats if they can't catch the little guinea pigs.
While guinea pigs may not be practical except in the small home orchard, poultry such as geese and
chickens have proved useful in larger establishments: Of all chickens bantams are the best attackers
of insects and don't scratch up the soil as much as larger breeds. They also provide good eating and
nice, if small, eggs.
3. Ducks and geese have been used for centuries in orchards, usually being let in for limited periods,
normally in autumn and spring. They were also once widely used in the southern states of the USA to
weed cotton and similar large crops. Today a number of orchardists in the Richmond Tweed area are
using geese as sustainable mowers.