Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
Irrigation is, simply put, the process of artificially applying water to land or soil. Sometimes an area of land will not naturally receive the amount of water it needs to serve a purpose. In such a case, extra water must be added by some other means. Irrigation is a widespread technique used in various different processes: It is used to assist in the growing of crops or maintain landscapes; it is … [Read more...]
Distilled water is water that has been put through the process of distillation. Distillation is where water is boiled, and the steam is then collected and condensed back into water in an uncontaminated container. Distillation results in pure water being collected, with all of its impurities and contaminants removed. This can include various forms of pollution or bacteria, but also includes … [Read more...]
This article is an introduction to heirloom seeds, what they are and how they are used. WHAT ARE HEIRLOOM SEEDS? An heirloom is something of value that has been passed down from generation to generation. Heirloom seeds, then, are seeds from a plant that have been passed down for generations because of their value. Plants, like animals, can be bred to encourage the presence of helpful traits. … [Read more...]
What is hydroponics? According to the dictionary, the answer is: The process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil. Luckily, we’re sticklers for detail here, and we’re going to cover the subject in a little more depth. How Plants Work Hydroponics is the process of growing plants not in soil, but in a different growth medium. This allows … [Read more...]
POST #50! Holler if you're a baller. Composting is the process of allowing your kitchen and yard waste to decompose, and then adding the resulting material to your garden, to supply nutrients and create a richer growing environment for your plants. It is one of the essentials to improving soil quality. THE BENEFITS OF COMPOSTING If you have a garden of any kind, having your own compost … [Read more...]
What is permaculture? It’s a question rarely asked by the people that I know. Still, in a world where we seem to be reaching the limits of perpetual growth and of the environmental degradation that the planet will allow, it will become an increasingly important concept if we are to avoid a bumpy ride in the future. Permaculture is a method of designing agricultural systems that are … [Read more...]
