Growing. Though officially hardy in Zones 3 to 7, ramps require a specific woodland habitat: shady and damp (at least 35 inches of rainfall throughout the year), with well-drained, acidic, calcium-rich soil. What states have ramps? Ramps are a welcome sign of spring in the eastern mountain states of WestRead More →
CONVENTIONAL mushrooms are treated with fungicides and insecticides. Chemical disinfectants, such as chlorine, are also routinely used to sterilise mushroom sheds between growing cycles. Organic growers aren’t allowed to use these chemicals and must steam-clean their sheds. Does mushroom need to be organic? It is really important when choosing MushroomRead More →
Progress in photonics provides the opportunity to replace electron flow, for transmission and computing, with a photonic flow or a plasmonic flow; harnessing the interaction between the surface electrons of nanostructured circuits and photons. Are we already using photonics in any field? Photonics plays an important role in driving innovationRead More →
West published numerous papers and made presentations on her work at national and international conferences before retiring in 1998. Throughout her career West continued her education and in 2000 received a PhD in public administration and policy affairs from Virginia Tech. Where is Gladys West now? West worked at DahlgrenRead More →
The Fed’s report showed increased factory output of chemicals, petroleum, primary metals and electrical equipment. Manufacturing capacity utilization, a measure of plant use, climbed to 74.1%, while total industrial capacity increased to 74.9%. When did manufacturing increase in the US? American industry grew phenomenally in the first half of theRead More →
Centuries ago, people claimed hiccups meant a growth spurt for children. Today, we understand the mechanics of a hiccup: When the diaphragm — a muscle situated between the lungs and the stomach — becomes irritated, it begins to spasm. This spasm causes what is commonly known as hiccups. Are hiccupsRead More →
They will produce food even during difficult times when other garden produce may be hard to obtain. Fruit trees can also provide other benefits that include lumber, poles, medicine, income, shade, firewood, ornamental value, soil improvement, reforestation and protection of the environment. What are the importance of planting and propagatingRead More →
Several follicles will begin to develop with each cycle, but generally just one of them will release an oocyte. The follicles that don’t release an egg disintegrate. This process is known as atresia, and can actually happen at any stage during the follicle’s development. How can I make my folliclesRead More →
With an average bale weight of around 40 pounds (with our Abbriata small square baler or any of our mini round balers), that’s 100 bales to the acre for a first cutting. How many bales of hay does a cow need a day? A 1200-pound cow, ready for processing, willRead More →
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s Afrikaans-speaking community is expected to grow to more than 7-million people by the year according to findings by the Solidarity Movement. … “In 12 years’ time South Africa will be home to more than 7 million Afrikaners and Afrikaans-speaking people,” says Mulder. Do black South AfricansRead More →