Free Range Eggs - What Does it Really Mean?
Do you purchase Free Range Eggs?
Why do you buy them? Is it because they;
- taste better?
- are more nutritious?
- have a better 'energy'?
- the chickens are more humanely housed?
All the above are reasons that many people shell out the additional sheckles for Free Range eggs but the sad truth is that there is little protection for consumers. This article will look at the 'definitions' of Free Range Eggs, focussing on the housing requirements within the standards, and considers the question "Can bought eggs ever be considered Free Range?"
Clay Pot Irrigation & Wetpots
Clay pot irrigation isn’t a new concept; in fact it has been described in a number of ancient Chinese writings going back over 2000 years. It is however a terrific ‘nana-technology’ that can be used to great effect in a sustainable garden.
The basic principle of clay pot irrigation is that an unglazed clay/terracotta vessel is partially buried in the ground, and this is then filled with water. The water travels through the clay walls of the pot, and the water is then drawn out into the soil. Normally a bung/rock is used to close the opening of the pot to prevent animals such as mosquitoes breeding in the standing water.
Capulin Cherry
A true stonefruit, the Capulin Cherry is a little different to the average stone fruit in that it doesn't require any chilling, no cross-pollination and it is photo-period insensitive. It is a semi-deciduous tree with an erect stance, umbrella-shaped crown and grayish bark. It is a very fast growing tree reaching a height of 3m in 12-18 months. Seedling trees produce fruit within 2-3 years.
It is an extremely attractive tree whilst growing and can be used to great aesthetic effect. This is particularly true when it is in flower with the long, sinuous racemes covered in glorious white flowers. Once it comes into fruit, then these same racemes will be covered with green changing to deep red fruit.
Chayote (Sechium edule)Chayote (syn. Choko, Cho-Cho, Buddha's Hands)
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Prunus salicifolia

