Tomato plants supported by vertical strings on a Freyr trellis. There are very few vegetable gardens without tomato plants. Unless you’re allergic, it’s hard to imagine why you wouldn’t want them. A healthy tomato plant is beautiful, bountiful and provides a quality of fruit that is virtually impossible to get from a store (although possible…
I had visited Granada in spring 2015 in preparation for my “Metro & Tram Atlas Spain” which was released later that year, but Granada’s tram was not yet working then. Large parts of the single line were then already finished, especially along the northern section, but the section between Caleta and the tram tunnel had…
‘Crimes and Portside’ Beyond the Porthole’s next episode is now live! Join us for this next episode of the Beyond the Porthole podcast where we discuss wrecking and smuggling, Charles Dickens and prison hulks, and dive into a wonderful interview about portside prisons with Portsmouth (UK) / Halmstad (SE) PhD student Oscar Kaarlson that includes…
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While on sabbatical from farming last season, I joined in discussion with a growing group of folks launching CORC – The Central Ohio Reuse Coalition. I’ll have to write another post about that group and our mission. For now, here are our three main goals (and a logo draft by friend of the farm Melissa…
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Historically, rivers and streams played a crucial role in the development of cities. They served as sources of water, routes for trade, and even natural barriers for defense. However, as urbanization took hold, many of these rivers were buried in culverts or underground channels, often to make room for development or to mitigate flooding risks….
The bicycle has long been a symbol of freedom, sustainability, and a healthy lifestyle. Across Canada and the United States, a vibrant community of bicycle advocacy organizations has emerged, tirelessly working to promote cycling as a mode of transportation, enhance infrastructure, and improve safety for cyclists. With new political movements across North America rising and…
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My guest, Jacq Davis, master gardener and chef, makes Sugarcane Chicken Kabobs in the first part of a series of videos during Jacq’s recent visit. She selected a recipe to utilize the sugarcane I had just harvested in the garden. I hope you enjoy this mouthwatering recipe. Sugarcane Chicken Kabobs Sugarcane Chicken Kabobs with Red…
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Baby chickens are a rite of passage in spring, but the preparation starts long before that. Here are some tips to help you start planning and keep your growing flock healthy and happy. 1. Order Early From Hatcheries Near You Most of us want specific breeds for particular reasons, whether it’s for ornamental reasons, egg-laying…
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Our relationship with waste in today’s time and age, is from what we consume to the dustbin, rarely do we choose to know what happens to it after the ‘kachrawala’ collects it from our house. The blame for this lies with the boon of globalisation and urbanisation, wherein specialised systems are put in place, tending…
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Springfield, Missouri, was transformed with the unveiling of Spidertag’s latest masterpiece, Interactive Neon Mural #23 (#INM23). This electrifying language envelops the walls of the History Museum and Historic Fox Theatre, turning the downtown area into a neon canvas that juxtaposes vibrant light against the backdrop of darkness. Spidertag, Springfield. Image Copyright Justkids. Spidertag, a contemporary…
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