Our first year of blueberry harvest has been plenty plentiful. May I be so bold as to claim that 80 lbs have been gleaned from our 17 bushes in the past month and a half? Thank you mother. Thank you sun, rain and gentle breeze.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
blueberries
Our first year of blueberry harvest has been plenty plentiful. May I be so bold as to claim that 80 lbs have been gleaned from our 17 bushes in the past month and a half? Thank you mother. Thank you sun, rain and gentle breeze.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
sugar beet vs. cane juice crystal
Do I buy local Michigan sugar beet sugar or cane juice crystals from Louisiana?
Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar
Research May Help Sugar Beet Growers Reap Sweeter Future
The percentage of genetically modified crops grown in Michigan is on the rise, and that includes sugar beets. Michigan growers will begin planting Roundup Ready sugar beets, which can be sprayed with a non-selective herbicide without injury, in 2008.
Christy Sprague, MAES crop and soil scientist, is researching growing sugar beets in narrow rows as a way to manage weeds and increase yield. Her findings will give Roundup Ready sugar beet growers recommendations for timing herbicide applications, effective weed control and maximum yield.
Weed control in sugar beets is critical, Sprague pointed out. In MSU trials, lack of weed control reduced sugar beet yields by 30 to 100 percent.
"Using herbicide in combination with the Roundup Ready crops will provide good control over weeds," Sprague said. "We want to come up with effective weed management options that all sugar beet growers can use."
....Growers will be able to learn more about Sprague's research findings and how they can implement the resulting recommendations in the 2008 crop at Extension grower meetings this winter. Sprague also plans to incorporate the information into future MSU weed control guides.
Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Full article can be found here:
http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar
Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar
Research May Help Sugar Beet Growers Reap Sweeter Future
The percentage of genetically modified crops grown in Michigan is on the rise, and that includes sugar beets. Michigan growers will begin planting Roundup Ready sugar beets, which can be sprayed with a non-selective herbicide without injury, in 2008.
Christy Sprague, MAES crop and soil scientist, is researching growing sugar beets in narrow rows as a way to manage weeds and increase yield. Her findings will give Roundup Ready sugar beet growers recommendations for timing herbicide applications, effective weed control and maximum yield.
Weed control in sugar beets is critical, Sprague pointed out. In MSU trials, lack of weed control reduced sugar beet yields by 30 to 100 percent.
"Using herbicide in combination with the Roundup Ready crops will provide good control over weeds," Sprague said. "We want to come up with effective weed management options that all sugar beet growers can use."
....Growers will be able to learn more about Sprague's research findings and how they can implement the resulting recommendations in the 2008 crop at Extension grower meetings this winter. Sprague also plans to incorporate the information into future MSU weed control guides.
Source: Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Full article can be found here:
http://www.maes.msu.edu/news/news_December2007.htm#sugar
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
moon worshiping
I love my moon cup.
I want to tell the whole world! When using my moon cup I may see, smell and touch my own blood before it spills into the unknown world of septic, sewer or garden system. And I love it. Indeed, my blood is really fascinating. It has texture and life. I find a whole spectrum of reds and browns in my moon cup. My blood is beautiful.
Results of the omega fatty acids experiment:
...4+ months eating omega fatty acids (sardines or other fish) 1-3 days before menses = no pain
...this month I didn't eat omega fatty acids = substantially painful cramping
Try it!
Info about menstrual cups:
http://www.keeper.com/
http://www.divacup.com/
I want to tell the whole world! When using my moon cup I may see, smell and touch my own blood before it spills into the unknown world of septic, sewer or garden system. And I love it. Indeed, my blood is really fascinating. It has texture and life. I find a whole spectrum of reds and browns in my moon cup. My blood is beautiful.
Results of the omega fatty acids experiment:
...4+ months eating omega fatty acids (sardines or other fish) 1-3 days before menses = no pain
...this month I didn't eat omega fatty acids = substantially painful cramping
Try it!
Info about menstrual cups:
http://www.keeper.com/
http://www.divacup.com/
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