NORTH AMERICAN PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE

NORTH AMERICAN PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE

INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE HORTICULTURE

Influence of Temperature Horticulture

Horticultura Influencia de la temperatura

It is one of the factors that indisputably the most influence on the plants, as it determines, in most
cases, the germination of seeds and the favorable growth period of the specimens.

The cold represents the main inhibitor in development of vegetables, which is why frost is dreaded by gardeners because they are able to wipe out an entire plantation in a single day.
The periods of highest risk are located at the end of autumn, during the winter and early spring.
However, some vegetables need to give adequate cold products, such as Brussels sprouts, Broccoli or Leeks.

At the other extreme are the high grueling summer temperatures that damage to certain delicate vegetables. They are must be grown in cooler areas of the garden, even under the shade of a tree or other vegetable larger.
Problems arise because the plant is not able to withstand dehydration and in some cases, premature rise of the flower is very common consequence resulting from leafy vegetables.

• Vegetable crops in summer: Bush Beans, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Eggplant, Peppers, etc.
• Vegetable crops in winter: Broad Beans,Asparagus, Peas, garlic, onions, shallots, Spinach, etc

VEGETABLES AS SOIL PH

Vegetables as soil PH

(Hortalizas según el PH del suelo)

• Basic supporting vegetables PH 

Chinese cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, cabbage, cabbage, cabbage

• PH bearing vegetable acids 

Eggplant, onions, potato 

• Vegetables for Ph intermediate 

 Swiss chard, artichokes, celery, broccoli, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, endive,
Asparagus, Spinach, Peas, Fava Bean, Fennel, Green beans, lettuce, sweet corn, melon, turnip,
Cucumber, parsley, leek, beet, tomato, carrot.

 The PH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity, is indicated by a number ranging
from 0, which is minimal and represents the highest degree of acidity and the value is 14 for
alaclinidad. is taken as PH 7 which corresponds to the neutral. It should be added
in horticulture values ​​are not handled ends, since plants do not grow below a PH 3.5 or above a PH of 8.5. It is estimated that a breeding ground of good features is one with a PH of around 6.5

MORE ABOUT THE ORCHARD SOIL

ECOLOGICAL GARDEN SOILS

The Ecological Garden Soils 

(El Huerto Ecológico Suelos)

When you start growing in our organic garden, we must have

into consideration the type of soil you have, as it will be possible to grow vegetables

we want.

Recognizing the soil to the naked eye is precise possess certain knowledge that only experience
provided, but knowing some specific characteristics that define the ground, as can be
the predominant rocks of the area or the typical soil type wild plants and supplements
a PH measuring device we can see the degree of alkalinity or acidity, problem is solved.
Reference is also essential to the texture type and degree of soil compaction,
and we can check with the use of the hoe. If we find fine textures, and loamy soils 
or otherwise, thicker or thinner depending on the size of the grain of sand or gravel presence
and large stones. The larger the size of the stones, the less soil quality  for planting.

In summary, the floor recognition passes, first, by differentiating the type of rocks
characterized the region. If the landscape dominated by granite, slate or volcanic rock, the degree
acidity will be higher.
If rocks are limestone or gypsum, found the opposite case of basic pH, as it contributes significantly
to increase the alkalinity of the substrate.
Let's support always the predominant natural vegetation, as there are of each soil type plants.
An example is Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), is typical of basic or alkaline substrates.

+ More the Ecological Garden Soils

• Horticulture Soil ecologically ( Horticultura ecológica, Suelos)
• Growing Green fertilization (Cultivo Abono Verde)

VERMICOMPOST O LOMBRICAST

Advantages: 

• Promotes germination. 
• Unlock soil elements and makes them comparable, but not disappear once used proliferates, improved earliness, health, organoleptic characteristics of the fruit and in general, plants grow healthy and free of major pathogens. 
• Improves texture, that is, if a floor is too far or too compacted clay, it disintegrates. 
• Improved water retention, so we save on irrigation, the texture in which our product is presented, 
• Reduces evapotranspiration, unlike the product presented in bags of lumpy and difficult way to manage in the field.

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MIXED VEGETABLE GROWING

The Mixed Vegetable cultivation offers many advantages, one of the most important is that, although this type of culture may be more exposed to a greater number of pests, will also have more predators. No kind of pest has the potential to develop into uncontrollable proportions.
One of the lessons learned was our farmers crops are better if mixed, whether vegetables or flowers. Different types of plants likely provide a better harvest; the concentration of a single crop can lead to disaster.

A classic example of this was the absolute confidence in the potato as a food crop in the mid-nineteenth century. The plague ravaged the potato field for several years, causing a great famine to the accused which died or emigrated nearly two million people to avoid its effects. 

The same can happen with planting flowers.

Monocultures are more prone to diseases and pests that the mixed plantations, and it can be shown that these yields are not as substantial as those of crops grown together. The modern techniques of agriculture and horticulture based on monoculture, especially greenhouse cultivation, rely almost exclusively on chemicals to maintain healthy plants. 

Collate crops reduces the chances of destroying entire crop disease and facilitates swarms of beneficial insects that attack pests. (Biological Control of Pests)

Monoculture, or the concentration of a single crop, allowing pests and diseases spread rapidly one settled again, with the result of relying on pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals to control the problem on cultivated land, if can effectively eradicate it, because in some cases, especially viral infections, do not yet have a suitable chemical control.

GETTING STARTED OUR ORCHARD

Beginning the ecological orchard

Whenever we start a orchard and more ecological if it is appropriate to have a small portion of land where plants grow fast growth that is then used as green manure. The best situation is obtained from vegetable patches, as they constitute an insurmountable barrier for those soil pests which come in crops.
And leave space for USEFUL HERBS, if you have a minimum of space in the garden. It is useful to prepare a solid for the cultivation of medicinal herbs, seasoning and, since they involve the ideal complement to the pantry in the manger.
These species are not affected by pests and diseases typical of the vegetables and further maintenance is easy to perform.

The most suitable place to place it depends on the type of plant to be planted. Be distinguished two main groups. The species that require moist environments, such as mint, dill, basil, lemon balm, etc, and prefer the driest places eg thyme, capers, rosemary, fennel, etc..

If the characteristics of the terrain allows it, stand on higher ground than the rest of the orchard, imitating a small wooden fence to better retain soil and prevent their stalks are stepped on, or the seeds are spread out of the bed.
Always have these plants do better if the proximity of a wall to protect them from the wind and cold was utilized.
Feel free to take advantage of the ends of the plot and those portions of land that have been released in different parts of the orchard, between terraces or between the shed and the driveway, etc.
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ORGANIC FARMING

Organic Farming  is seeking a diminish the damage done to nature and health of the consumer, it is an open door to the path to generate a new agriculture of the past but by mixing with an accompanying process of Nature it being the main actor, with its extraordinarily beneficial impact on the economy, the social balance, health of body and spirit, carries the lofty ideal of true brotherhood.
Biological Agriculture fundamentally seeking fidelity to the laws of nature and beneficial, eminently practical, not just theoretical, realizable with low overhead and is only utopian in the eyes of those who know nothing of it, they are devoid of the innate wisdom of nature, using natural methods because copied best natural processes such as simplification and cost-effective implementation of his.
The purpose is not to force the land to produce the most and without prior notice to it without polluting and destroying it with mineral fertilizers and pesticides because of performance and is a process that started long years ago which affects wealth soil . Man should be a farmer , no operator, the varied use and thoroughly planned promotes variety of all life forms and organic farmer want to leave uncultivated areas where wildlife can thrive lifestyles undisturbed and at peace.
The farmer will seek to leverage its real plot , orchard, garden pot , etc. ; improving and preserving the earth model ; fertility. Observing nature learn to cultivate a single product or maintain a single animal species in the same plot of land is outside the natural order of things will notice first of all that if it interferes chain of life, which is a part, is puts himself in danger, because it can not disturb the natural balance.

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BENEFITS OF CULTIVATION OF NATURE
TYPES OF SUBSTRATES
Biological Control of Pests
Horticulture Biological soil
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COOKING OIL RECYCLING

Cooking oil recycling: Project TGIF

Is a student-led project where restaurants and residents recycle their waste cooking oil, it gets turned into biodiesel and is donated to charity to support families who require heating assistance.

The idea was first initiated after reading an article in The Westerly Sun about the WARM Shelter’s A Dollar A Week campaign to raise funds for heating assistance in Westerly, RI. At the same time, we knew of the growing problem of global warming and the emissions produced by conventional petroleum based fuels.
We looked for a solution to this problem through recycling cooking oil.
Read More: http://www.projecttgif.com/

ORGANIC GARDENING

 Humans have had a close relationship with plants , though these have had an even closer relationship with each other. For best results of the vegetables , herbs, fruits and flowering plants is important to adopt a plan of organization based on common sense . There are many aspects of complementary plantings , including the mixture of vegetables and flowers in the same flowerbed .
 This technique began centuries ago in European rural gardens , but in present applies worldwide and more projects in permaculture , creating compositions of vegetables in flower beds and the ecological gardens which are a harmonious blend of all type of both edible and ornamental plants . This union is a beneficial way between vegetables with fruits, flowers, herbs , trees and shrubs , you just have to imagine a garden like Eden .
 There are many reasons for the current popularity of complementary planting , as you probably will find as you go doing your permaculture project. Plants can and do help control insect pests , a mixture of plants with different tolerances to disease decreases the risk of virus or bacteria damage our garden.
 Example , if the soil planted with closely spaced plants summit , there is no room for weeds to grow and soil drought and storm water is protected, while available land is used rationally .
A climber plants the other support plants while weak stem plants are best protected if the winds are guarded by stronger plants planted near them. Some plants use long roots to extract nutrients from the depths of the earth , therefore these plants available to other plants when these nutrients cut and buried in the ground . Other plants, such as legumes , capture nitrogen from the air , which makes others may use it when planted in the grounds.

SUSTAINABILITY: ECOLOGICAL LABELING

Purchase appliances with eco label is the smart choice: consume less energy and less water, pollutes therefore last longer play time and also can be recycled.
We must ensure when buying these appliances, such as not possessing the cloroflourcarbonados components (CFCs) are primarily responsible for the thinning of the ozone layer. These compounds in the lower atmosphere are inert and long-lived (several decades) to reach stratospheric levels lose their chemical stability and effectively react with ozone, consuming, and the contribution of CFCs to global warming (greenhouse effect) is significant during the decade of the 80s its contribution was 25%.

The price difference that separates them from the other pays a maximum of five years, then spend less than half the power. Also, buy some of these appliances's cheaper than none: but surprise, it is 60 percent more expensive washing dishes by hand (energy, water, and detergent) to do it with a dishwasher-saving.
On average, a family of five people with fridge, washing machine and dishwasher can save saving 690 kWh in a year. (Power × time units). Mentioned If these appliances that are purchased each year would be saved were ecological 750,000 million KWh.

Such as Permaculture

 

We can do it ourselves or pay others to do to us .Two supply systems . In the modern world for the last hundred years or so there has been a huge change in history only in an imbalance between nature with our way of life . As a result of this, people are becoming more self-sufficient and less dependent. Many people get caught in the safety net .
 We must return to the idealized past when people grew their own food . And this means accepting full responsibility for what is done and one of the greatest rewards is the joy that comes from the full development of each task, from planting wheat to eat their own bread itself.
Man should be a farmer , not the operator. This planet is not intended for our propvecho . A farm autosficiente promotes many forms of wild life undisturbed and at peace.

• 5 Ways of Welcoming Permaculture

Crystal Stevens explains how her family have integrated permaculture into their lives and shares how we can all do the same in five simple steps.

• Video of Permaculture in Practice

Towards Self Sufficiency

Self sufficiency is not a throwback to an idealized past when people were busy getting food by primitive means. Self sufficiency is the progress toward a new and better life, and signifies acceptance of full responsibility for what makes the bread itself with joy born of the full development of each task, from planting wheat to eat itself .
 The goal of self-sufficiency is to get a higher level of life, fresh, good and organically produced food, an  pleasant life in a pleasant environment, physical health and peace of mind that comes from hard work, and the satisfaction that comes from correct performance.
This planet is not exclusively for our benefit, to destroy all forms of life that have sustainable for us and direct use is immoral and ultimately is likely to contribute to our own destruction.

If we have a farm and want to return self, the first rule to be self sufficient is to understand the favorable cycle:
This means observing all the processes of nature, the soil feeds the plants, the plants feed the animals, the animals estercolean land, manure feeds the soil and the soil feeds the plants. The farmer wanted atentico maintain this cycle, but this has to come to integrate into it, as carnivore eat plants and is exposed to break the chain if not observed at all times the law of return. This ordered to be returned to the ground so all plant residues, animal and human, through the compost heap. Anything that can not be returned to usefully ground or failing to make otherwise, should be burned, which potash to the soil would occur. In the estate self nothing should be wasted.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ATOBASTE 
To cultivate our better plot more and more intensive permaculture way possible to establish some form of what in the last century in Europe was called "superior agriculture." This consisted of a balance between animals and plants carefully planned in order that men and women are mutually nutriesen: plants served as food for the animals, they fertilized the soil, etc. Thus different varieties of animals and plants in the same plot alternated, so each species needed to take themselves and make their contribution to land.
The real advantage permaculture endeavor s plot, not exploit it. will want to improve and preserve fertility. Observing nature learn to cultivate a product or service only a single species of animal in the same plot of land is outside the natural order.

Natural Beuty with Aloe

The Aloe vera plant is a lily like garlic with great healing and nourishing properties. Contains 19 of the 23 amino acids that require body minerals as calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium
or the sodium and vitamins B (including B12) and C. Digestive action of its detoxifying enzymes and function of potassium that stimulates the liver favor removal of toxic materials. With the juice of aloe vera will strengthen, regenerate and vitalizaraá hair and nails. 
The tone of your skin will also improve and even combat impurities such as acne or blemishes due to the purifying and regenerating aloe vera. One liter of aloe vera can last you a month in good condition and the necessary daily amount is a small glass and we recommend you to take it on an empty stomach.

Tips for Natural Skin Care with juices

Natural skin care 

Natural Beauty has more to do with a healthy look to do with an aspect with healthy measures and certain fashions. Proper nutrition is the basis for solving aesthetic problems such as lack of skin elasticity , lack of color, some hair or brittle nails or premature aging before.

The balance and the health of your body is reflected in a natural beauty .But good nutrition is important to know the major food agents you allow you to improve or maintain the health of your natural skin care .

Best Juices for skin care

Purifying Cura :

Take the juice of half a celery juice two carrots and a tablespoon of yeast beer . You will be helpful if you have acne problems or any kind of eczema

Young Skin:

Put in blender four scraped carrots, an apple,100 g of beans , 100 grams of brussels sprouts and four lettuce leaves.

Smoking : Scrape carrots and cut into five pieces. Lava medium red beets and four sprigs of watercress . Add four sprigs of parsley and let dry everything before I liquefy.

Good digestion : Lava small fennel bulb and three blocks, cut it all apart and licualo. Good digestion is essential for take nutrients and detoxify.

Earthship Walipini

Walipini also known as underground greenhouse gases or hole in the ground an upward effect of thermal performance is provided so that the lower parts are not from freezing in winter .
This effect can be called as thermal friction. This analogy is particularly applicable because
that the upper portion of the soil around the greenhouse will be affected by the first
cold winter , but after months of cold or heat friction , the lower part display a slow thermal reduction .
When the ground (earth , stone, water - dense matter ) comes into contact with sunlight
absorbs and stores heat. By absorbing heat , the walls of the semi-subterranean heat load environments such as batteries of electric charge. The heat storage in the soil mass is known as the " Wheel Effect" , to load the wheel during the day ( storing heat / energy) and rotating down or discharged in the evening. When the heat / energy flows from the walls of the environment , to outside the greenhouse through the plastic goes to the cold night air . The amount of heat stored in the earth walls , is a critical factor in maintaining crops so they do not burn or freeze during the coldest winter days.

Global Exploration of Economic Possibilities

Economics and the Common (s): from seed to form core paradigm "or under the symbol ECC 2013 is the title framing the international conference held over three days in Berlin in May 2013.
Open new perspectives in politics, economy and culture by exploring the commons as a vision of an alternative to the current world economic system based encounter. Offering a coherent narrative and analysis on the commons-based as well as identifying the next steps for action system.

Commons paradigm and micro realities (Home Page)

Growing Food in a Cold Climate

Hay algo que decir acerca de la técnica de escopeta. - Plantación de más de 300 plantas comestibles en su patio trasero para ver exactamente lo que se pega, lo quita y lo que muere en el proceso.

Esta es la técnica utilizada por los autores Permacultura Eric Toensmeier y Jonathan Bates cuando convirtieron su pequeño 1/10 acres patio trasero suburbano en un jardín perenne alimentos de plantas exóticas situadas en Holyoke, Massachusetts. Ellos transformaron en un clima frío paraíso urbano de funcionar. Bueno, tiene que echar un vistazo a las casas que rodean su duplex suburbana para ver lo que quiero decir. Es como un vaso de agua al lado de un entorno árido y sediento.

Su casa se destacan como un faro. Un faro de permacultura de plantas inusuales.

Seed Savers Exchange

Seed Savers Exchange es una organización sin fines de lucro que guarda y comparte semillas de herencia. La misión es conservar y promover la diversidad cultural que están en peligro de extinción en jardín y de los alimentos patrimonio de cultivos de Estados Unidos para las generaciones futuras mediante la recolección, crecimiento, y el intercambio de semillas y plantas de la herencia.
How To Participate in the Seed Exchange ( Ver Vídeo)

The Food Is Free Proyect

The Story of Food is Free
Food is Free Project (La comida es Proyecto Libre) es una iniciativa increíble con sede en Austin, Texas, que crece cada día más.

How to Build a Wicking Bed Garden

La utilización de los espacios públicos vacíos y materiales recuperados, que están construyendo y alineando los bloques de la calle con conexión jardines wicking-Bed (un gran tutorial sobre cómo construir estos en el vídeo a continuación), la plantación de verdaderas semillas del cambio.