Some Like It Hot: Nutritious, Delicious Homegrown Tomatoes Some tomato varieties can ride the heat wave with you, setting fruit even as the temperature rises. Below are some basic terms, tips, and types and a list of heat-set tomato varieties that like it hot. Tomatoes are the most popular fruit in home gardens across America. […]
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10 things beach resorts won’t tell you Enjoy the sun, sand, sea breezes and the sewage runoff Written by Charles Passy It has been a brutally hot summer in much of the country, with even Alaska hitting record-breaking temperatures in the 90s. That has many Americans seeking the cool comfort of the 7,000-plus coastal and […]
Read MoreTake time to tackle home maintenance Keeping a healthy home for your family means more than daily chores and the occasional deep cleaning. It’s important to add routine inspections of often overlooked areas and regular maintenance to your list of tasks. “Every home can have unhealthy, harmful or even hazardous areas,” said Mike Holmes, renowned […]
Read MoreAn environmental study of how a proposed launch complex would affect part of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge formally began Monday with the search for a contractor to perform the review. Space Florida sought credentials from environmental firms that will be ranked and overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation, […]
Read MoreFlorida Organic Growers Need Your Help! We received this email from the Florida Organic Growers Organization, as part of the community we feel it is important for consumers and growers alike to be informed. When you think about the future of food, what do you want to see? If you’re like us, you want to […]
Read MorePAHs are often byproducts of petroleum processing or combustion. Many of these compounds are highly carcinogenic at relatively low levels. Although they are relatively insoluble in water, their highly hazardous nature merits their positioning in potable waters and waste waters. What happens to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons when they enter the environment? PAHs enter the […]
Read MoreIndoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature […]
Read Moreby Curtis Morgan The oil industry is primed for resurgence in Southwest Florida. Fueled by lofty oil prices, more efficient drilling techniques and the promise of untapped but also largely unproven reservoirs, at least a half-dozen companies plan to expand exploration across the region. They’ve quietly spent between $10 million and $20 million over the […]
Read MorePotassium (K) is an essential element for plant growth it is important to food crops. Potassium, often called potash, helps plants use water and resist drought and enhances fruits and vegetables. If soluble Potassium is deficient in soil it can stunt growth and cause other symptomatic issues. To overcome deficiencies Potassium is commonly applied to gardens, lawns and orchards as part of […]
Read MoreBy Joseph Mas Phosporus (P) is an essential soil nutrient for plant growth and metabolism and is mainly responsible for flowering, fruit growth and root development. It plays key roles in many plant processes such as energy metabolism, the synthesis of nucleic acids and membranes, photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen uptake and enzyme regulation. Adequate phosphorus nutrition […]
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