10 Easy Crops to Grow
I have met people that could kill a plant just by looking at it, and yet they are the same people that would love to have a nice garden with fresh produce for their families to enjoy through the entire…
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Forest Farming in Northwest Ohio
Sister Jane Omlor 419-448-7485 Franciscan Earth Literacy Center 194 St. Francis Avenue Tiffin, Ohio 44883 www.felc.sfctiffin.org The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center has teamed up with Great Lakes Permaculture to provide a two hour seminar on “Forest Farming in Northwest Ohio.”…
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House Powered by Algae
Germany has many technological advances when it comes to energy efficiency, net zero housing, and energy production systems, but a housing project powered by algae has to be one of the most unusual ideas that have come from them in…
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My Point in Time with Fungi
I admit that I have a limited knowledge of the mycelium of fungus, but the more I study the more I am fascinated by what it does and what we can do with it. How did I get to the…
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The Bold and Beautiful Ground Covers and Fragrance in the Garden
Seneca County Master Gardeners are proud to present Bill Hendricks of Klyn Nurseries in Perry, Ohio this Saturday March 16 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Topics covered will be The Bold and Beautiful Ground Covers and Fragrance in the…
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Totally Awesome Annuals
This coming weekend, the Seneca County Master Gardeners will be hosting a presentation to get you ready for spring. The presentation will be February 23rd from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at the county extension agency located at 3140 S.R.…
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Tropical plants for your backyard getaway
I have been approached recently by several people that would like to create a tropical getaway in their own backyard, their reasons were sound for the request, stemming from the cost of air fare for the family, the cost of…
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Ecojiva – Solar Installation Company
I normally make a trip to the Detroit Auto Show, partially for the work that I perform as an automotive glass designer and partially for the fun of it. It is always exciting to see the new models, concept cars,…
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Tansy and rue are two of my best warriors for integrated pest management.
When using integrated pest management techniques within your garden, you always want to have multiple options in case one fails. I have found two plants that can provide many benefits with little care needed; they are tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) and…
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Gravity Light
Many people see technology projects for under developed countries as a waste of time because it does not affect them here, but I look at the technology improvements as improvements for everyone. In the case of the following project Gravity…
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