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Aquaponics is a cutting edge sustainable technology that combines aquaculture with hydroponics. The effluent from fish farming is used as liquid fertilizer for hydroponics systems growing vegetables, flowers, or other plants. In turn, the plants purify the water for the fish, allowing the water to be recirculated. Aquaponics systems are very space and labor efficient because [...] Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…. ‘Tis the season to think about growing chestnuts as a cash crop! The United States imports about 40 million pounds of chestnuts annually, producing only about one million pounds domestically despite the fact that chestnut species grow well in many regions of the United States. Chestnuts are used both as [...] Alpine strawberries, also known as wild strawberries, woodland strawberries, and fraises des bois (strawberries of the woods) are any of a number of cultivars of Fragaria vesca, a native North American and Eurasian wild strawberry. Though the berries are much smaller than those of most cultivated varieties, alpine strawberries are treasured for their extraordinary flavor [...] The difference between a homegrown tomato and a tomato purchased at the grocery store is the difference between night and day. More and more people are turning to organic growers and heirloom tomatoes in an attempt to enjoy the flavor of a real tomato and there is now a sizable market for growers of heirloom [...] Chili peppers have long been a staple of Mexican, South American, and Southeast Asian cuisine, and they are growing in popularity within the United States and other northern climates as well. Chili peppers are easy to grow in most areas of the United States, and offer a number of opportunities for value-added products. In Mexico and [...] |
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