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Container gardening tips for the urban prepper

September 18, 2019 -

Even if you have quality soil and a spacious yard, you can still try container gardening. It is a more convenient form of home gardening that can also minimize damage to your plants caused by harsh weather conditions.Modify pots

Before buying a container, check if you can make additional drainage holes. Adding extra holes one to four inches up the sides of the pots allows for adequate drainage that many pots lack.

A container should also be large enough ...

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Urban farming: grow your own food without needing a garden

More and more people want to know how and where there food is made. Unfortunately, major food corporations have taken great strides to conceal this information from the public, especially as it pertains to the labeling of genetically modified foods. Consequently, the best way to ensure your food is safe to eat is to grow Read More

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Public School turns unused athletic field in to an organic garden, serves fresh produce to students

A public school in Denver, Colorado, has just taken the initiative to reconnect the next generation of children with the food they eat. Denver Green School (DGS), an urban “innovation” school established in partnership with Sprout City Farms (SCF), turned its one-acre athletic field into an organic garden which now serves fresh ...

Container ship gridlock in California causing fires, oil spills

October 27, 2021 -

According to Freight Waves, a record number of containers fell from ships into the ocean last winter during the import surge, and the problem shows no signs of slowing down. In addition, ships are catching fire and causing oil spills on the West Coast.

The Zim Kingston container ship, which was sailing toward Vancouver from China with a full load, dropped 40 containers at the mouth of the Straits of Juan del Fuoco when the ship tilted toward one side while passing through ...

Two of the best and greenest reusable food container brands

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Saturday, May 29, 2010 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writerTags: food containers, lunch, health news

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Small-scale charity movement sweeping the nation with mini food pantries being hosted in people’s yards

Denmark puts 53 million Euros towards becoming the first organic nation

Obama’s new policy registration may very well have ended all non-GMO agriculture in the US

New sustainable agriculture development in Detroit feeds 2,000 households for free

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Small-scale charity movement sweeping the nation with mini food pantries being hosted in people’s yards

Denmark puts 53 million Euros towards becoming the first organic nation

Obama’s new policy registration may very well have ended all non-GMO agriculture in the US

New sustainable agriculture development in Detroit feeds 2,000 households for free

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These raised bed gardening tricks beat traditional gardening every time

March 25, 2017 -

Raised beds vs. traditional gardens

Raised bed gardening continues to gain traction among gardening aficionados due to a number of benefits that the method possesses compared with traditional in-ground gardening. An article in Natural Living Ideas lists down a slew of important benefits that both amateur and professional gardeners may gain using the raised bed method.

According to the article, raised bed gardening provides better drainage than traditional gardening. The ...

Lasagna gardening: A sustainable and no-till method of gardening

March 26, 2013 - Lasagna gardening: A sustainable and no-till method of gardening

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by: Michael RavensthorpeTags: lasagna gardening, no-till, layers

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Red Sea attacks have DOUBLED the average cost of container shipping

January 24, 2024 -

The primary driver behind this unprecedented increase is the ongoing disruption caused by Houthi attacks on cargo vessels navigating the Red Sea. These attacks, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October, have sent shockwaves throughout global supply chains, resulting in delayed shipments and a substantial escalation in transportation costs.

Data provided by London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants highlights the staggering impact on container shipping ...

5 Food crops that can be grown year-round in container gardens

January 03, 2023 -

Compared to actual outdoor gardening, container gardening eliminates or minimizes many issues that come with the practice. Plants are protected from human and animal damage, weeds and intense weather. (Related: Gardening 101: 10 crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year.)

Here are four crops that can be grown in containers all year round.Basil

Sweet basil grown in containers indoors can just be as good as basil plants that are grown outdoors. ...

Home gardening tips: 8 Small space gardening options that won’t break the bank

August 18, 2021 -

But if you live in a small space, like an apartment in the city, you can still grow your own food if you use the right tools. The trick to small-space gardening is utilizing your vertical space. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com)Tips for vertical gardening

House lots in the city are often small, with apartments and condominiums even smaller. On average, you will need at least 4,000 feet of garden space to grow enough vegetables for one year. But this isn't always possible ...

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Can gardening cure depression?

May 27, 2012 - Can gardening cure depression?

Sunday, May 27, 2012 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: gardening, depression, health

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Another container ship “loses power” in NYC harbor right before Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

April 10, 2024 -

A similar series of events to what happened with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, a container ship reportedly "lost power" in Upper New York Bay just before the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge that connects the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn.

In this case, the container ship was stopped from crashing into the bridge after a New York City tugboat captain informed Captain John Konrad, CEO of gCaptain, that the 354-meter APL QINGDAO container ship ...

The tide has turned: Shipping lines no longer interested in renting container vessels

September 27, 2022 -

The cost of transporting goods in containers has steadily declined since reaching its highest point before the end of 2021. "What is astonishing is how quickly the market appears to turn," ship brokerage Braemar said. "Only some weeks ago, charter rates appeared stable and operators were still securing forward tonnage at historically high rates on long-term periods."

Liner sentiment toward the freight market's future supply-demand balance may have started to deteriorate ...

FMC commissioner warns China’s monopoly over container production could hurt the US economy

April 07, 2022 -

"[The] Chinese container manufacturing industry clearly took steps together to suppress the market prior to the pandemic. Those efforts resulted, partly, in the congestion issues and increases in containerized prices, and magnified the issues created by congestion down the line. So they used their market power to control the market. The question is, can they use their level of control adversely in other areas?" Bentzel told FreightWaves.

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Union Pacific eastbound railway container service temporarily halted to Chicago due to “significant congestion”

July 20, 2021 -

According to reports, ocean carriers are backlogged due to logistics problems caused by governments imposing Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions, which in turn has caused delivery trains to get backed up on land.

All Union Pacific eastbound service from West Coast port terminals to the Global IV intermodal facility in Chicago are now halted for at least a week, which reports claim will help to get the logistics flow back on track.

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Gardening tips for managing weeds

September 12, 2018 -

Audrey Kalil, from North Dakota State University, explained that weeds are extremely efficient at competing for nutrients, sunlight, and water that your plants also require. This efficiency is the major cause of the problems that weeds may spread in your garden or field.

Here are some tips that may help you get rid of weeds:

Kalil added that the best way to eliminate weeds in your garden is to learn more about them. Try to identify the weed ...