Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Antarctica – Part 2
Geothermally active soils represent very distinct microhabitats. Several active volcanoes create geothermally heated soils in an otherwise cold environment and support distinct communities…
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Antarctica – Part 1
Terrestrial Antarctica is one of the most extreme environments found on Earth. It is a cold and dry continent that is effectively isolated from the rest of the world…
What To Tell Your Community. Nine Tasty Reasons!
Every day brings news of further food chain problems. However, there is a growing solution and you can be part of it either as a food producer or as a consumer by supporting your local food market.
6 Must-have Essential Oils For Your Emergency Stockpile
Essential oils are safe and versatile natural products that possess a wide range of health-supporting properties. You can maximize these properties by mixing essential oils that go well together.
Why Essential Oils Are Such Good Resources To Have In Your Cupboard
Essential oils are plant extracts derived by distilling or cold pressing select parts of a medicinal plant. Because doing so produces a highly concentrated oil that contains all the scent…
Thought For The Month
Every sickness, every disease, and every ailment can be traced to a mineral deficiency.
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Tundra
The word ‘tundra’ originates from the Saami word tūndar, meaning treeless plain. Tundran soil biodiversity is strongly influenced by physical characteristics, such as the extreme seasonality and the presence of permafrost.
Why A Microscope Is An Essential Tool For Many Growers
Often the use of a microscope is overlooked. It is not considered an essential tool like a spade or fork. But nevertheless, for those making your own fertilisers and buying in organic composts, maybe it is time to consider their value.
Don’t Get Rid Of The Skin Of Your Apple: Apple Peel Is Packed With Nutrients Your Body Needs
A raw apple with skin contains up to 332 percent more vitamin K, 142 percent more vitamin A, 115 percent more vitamin C, 20 percent more calcium…
Thought For The Month
Be around the light bringers, the magic makers, the world shifters, the game shakers.
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Montane Grassland And Shrubland
Montane grasslands and shrublands located above the tree line are commonly known as alpine tundra, and occur in mountainous regions around the world.
Saving Those Fallen Autumn Leaves
Leaves are a rich harvest for your garden’s soil. Raking up and hoarding fallen leaves is one of the best things you can be doing for your garden in autumn.
Importance Of Sleep
Sleep plays a vital role in the regenerative processes of every tissue in the human body. Failure to get enough sleep can elevate the chemicals in your body which promote inflammation.
Thought For The Month
It’s only possible to live happily ever after on a day-to-day basis.
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Mediterranean Forest, Woodland And Shrubland – Part 2
Belowground fungal communities are very diverse, characterised by a few common types and a large number of rare types, and are very different from aboveground communities.
Weeds Enhance Pollinator Diversity and Fruit Yield in Mang
There is an urgent pollinator decline crisis across the globe, with fewer pollinators and yet increasing agricultural reliance…
How Many Fruits And Vegetables Do We Really Need?
We often talk about how diets rich in fruits and vegetables are good for your health. But how much do you need to average per day to reap real rewards?
Thought For The Month
Tools to heal humanity. Find gratitude for the present moment. Make a ritual out of meditation, both when in crisis and when at peace
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Mediterranean Forest, Woodland And Shrubland – Part 1
Mediterranean environments include forest, shrubland, grassland and ‘badland’ habitats, with some exceptions.
From Food Scarcity To Food Security
Food forests are a type of permaculture designed to mimic a natural forest environment, but loaded with specifically selected food plants.
9 Reasons To Drink Lemon Water In The Morning
Did you know that lemons have more potassium than apples or grapes? This fact is just one of the many reasons why drinking lemon juice every morning can impact your health.
Thought For The Month
Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.
Soil Biodiversity And Ecoregions – Tropical And Subtropical Grassland
Tropical and subtropical grasslands, also known as savannahs, are distinguished by a warm and dry climate…
Spraying Pesticides And Fungicides Should Be Regarded As The Tools Of Last Resort
Healthy plants have actually been known to grow beside sick plants that are decimated by insects and diseases.
