We have fans set up in the upstairs rooms. One is pulling in cool air, the other exhausting hot air. The one pulling in cool air has #Lilacs blooming underneath, so the whole upstairs smells amazing! Once I reverse the fans, #Lavender (growing under the other window) will begin wafting in!
#NaturesAirFresheners #Blooming #PurplePower #FlowerPower #MayBlooms #FanVenting #SolarPunkSunday #KeepingCool
Let's see, #Urine can produce #Urea , #Ammonia and add #Nitrogen to soil And what can add #Sulfur to soil? #Compost and #Manure! #BigAg's dependence on chemicals is ridiculous! We need #RegenerativeAgriculture on a local level to feed ourselves!
https://plant-heroes.com/what-are-the-natural-sources-of-sulfur-for-organic-farming/
Natural sources of sulfur are essential for organic farming because sulfur is a key nutrient that supports plant growth and health. Organic farmers rely on naturally occurring sulfur sources to maintain soil fertility and promote robust crop yields without synthetic inputs. What Are the Natural Sources of Sulfur for Organic Farming? Organic farming benefits from […]
Oh boy. Plastics? Well, we need less of those anyways (and maybe actually recycle them?). Pharmaceuticals? Yeah, that's a BIG problem! Maybe manufacture them in smaller factories locally. As for fertilizer? Let's see... #Urea, #nitrogen and #ammonia -- all can come from urine! And sulphur? Grow more garlic and onions rather than use oil production byproducts. WTF!
"Around 30% of fertilizer products go through the Strait of Hormuz. Quatar is the world’s biggest producer of urea, a key input to fertiliser manufacture. The region also produces around 35% of the urea and 23% of the ammonia, another feedstock for nitrogenous fertiliser, which is exported globally. Sulphur, another component of fertiliser manufacture, is also produced in the region as a by-product of oil production."
https://northwestbylines.co.uk/news/war/the-hormuz-dry-run-life-without-oil-and-petrochemicals/
#USPol #WorldPol #PeakOil #LimitsToGrowth #Petrochemicals #LifeBeyondOil #BeyondOil #BigAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #SolarPunkSunday #LtG
Well, I finally got around to sharing the #MaineAudubon #NatureExplorerBackpacks info with the #LibraryOfThings group. It seems to be a big hit! Good!
"This is a great resource!
Thanks for sharing,
Chris"
#SolarPunkSunday #LibraryOfThings #SpendTimeOutdoors #SpendTimeInNature #LibrariesRule #Audubon #NatureBasedLearning #CitizenScience #NatureObservations
I just came across this article here. Wow! Definitely going to give this method a try!
How to build a #mosquito kill bucket
Setting up a #LarvaTrap at home is an effective #MosquitoControl method.
by Debbie Wolfe
Published Jun 18, 2024
Materials
- Container: A five-gallon bucket or a similar-sized container
- Water: Preferably from a rain barrel to avoid chlorinated water
- Organic Material: Straw, hay, or even grass clippings to attract mosquitoes
- Mosquito Dunk: Contains Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bt-i), a bacterium harmful only to mosquito larvae
Directions
Prepare the container
Place the bucket in a sunny spot to keep it warm, accelerating the fermentation process.
Add organic material
Add a handful of organic matter, like leaves, grass clippings or hay to the bucket. This organic material begins to ferment, producing a scent that attracts female mosquitoes.
Add Water
Fill the bucket with water. If using tap water, let it sit for 24-48 hours to allow chlorine to evaporate, or use rainwater.
Let it ferment
Allow the mixture to sit for a few days until it starts to ferment, creating an irresistible breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Add Mosquito Dunk
Once mosquitoes have laid their eggs in the water, add a Mosquito Dunk to the mix. The Bt-i in the dunk will kill the mosquito larvae but leave other insects unharmed.
Place in a shady area
The bucket should be placed in a shady area, or any area where there are frequent issues with mosquitoes.
Maintenance
Regularly check the trap and add fresh water as needed to maintain the level. Replace the dunk every 30 days or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Optional enhancements
Covering: To prevent pets or wildlife from drinking from the mosquito kill bucket, cover it with chicken wire or a similar mesh.
Camouflage: If the bucket’s appearance is a concern, consider using a decorative cover or placing it discreetly under bushes.
Source:
https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-build-a-mosquito-kill-bucket/
#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPesticides #NaturalPestControl #MosquitoControl #BtDunks
@Quasit Great idea! And apparently, garlic helps to keep marigold pests at bay!
"Garlic will deter insects that go after Marigolds, like spider mites and snails, and its strong smell will also ward off deer and rabbits that like to feast on these flowers. Geraniums also benefit from being planted with garlic for the same reasons."
Garlic also deters #JapaneseBeetles as well!
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique where crops that can mutually benefit one another are planted close together. It is a non-invasive way of controlling pests, nutrient availability in the soil, and attracting pollinators.
So, pro-tip from the local farmstand (where I buy produce and some seedlings from) -- when growing #Tomatoes, plant #Basil and #Marigolds with them -- even if growing container tomatoes (which is what I do). I love my local growers! They rock! 💚 🌿 🍅 🌻
#SolarPunkSunday #HomeGardening #CompanionPlanting #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #BuyLocal #SupportLocalFarms
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