Small-scale hydro power
Micro-hydro power is practical for small farms with streams, according to an article in Small Farm Canada. All you need is about $9,000 for materials, and a creek with a fall of 5 meters per 100 meters. Micro-hydro is one of the most environmentally benign energy conversion options because it doesn not interfere significantly with […]
Take tips in July for strawberries in fall
An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist has developed a new method for propagating June-bearing strawberry varieties that allows the plants to fruit in the fall, continue fruiting until December, and then fruit again in the spring. This double cropping of June-bearing strawberries is a phenomenon not normally observed in most states, where the plants traditionally […]
Succession planting = success
Many vegetable crops can be planted several times during the season to provide a continuous supply. Because the length of time from sowing to harvest varies according to temperature (and daylength, in some cases), simply planting squash once a month, for instance, will not provide an even supply. By keeping records, and using information from […]