The Nutrients Plants Need to Thrive
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1w ago
 During this post we’ll cover the essential nutrients that plants require to thrive along with the role these nutrients play in the plants life cycle. There are seventeen elements known to be necessary for plants to complete their life cycle,  the essential elements. Of the seventeen essential elements, hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and carbon (C) come from the air and water and are readily available.  Although nitrogen can also be found in the air, its gaseous form is not useable by plants.  Along with nitrogen, the rest of the elements are fo ..read more
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Hardiness and Heat Zones
Balkan Ecology Project
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3w ago
Throughout this post, we will explore the concept of plant hardiness and its corresponding hardiness zones—a vital variable in the realm of cultivation  Plant hardiness and hardiness zones  A plant must be able to survive the lowest temperature during winter in the place that they are growing in order to survive for the next growing season, and every plant has a threshold temperature below which they will die.  The ability of a plant to survive extreme cold temperature is referred to as its hardiness. A very hardy plant is able to tolerate extreme lows while a non hardy pla ..read more
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Topo Maps and Making a Topography Survey
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1M ago
Topographic maps are a powerful tool that unveils the landscape's three-dimensional features on a two-dimensional sheet. These maps utilize contour lines to portray the elevation variations of the land, allowing readers to grasp the lay of the land and its intricate details. Let's delve into what topographic maps are and how to interpret them effectively. Topography or topographic map is composed of contour lines that connect points of equal elevation on the land, meaning if you physically walked along a contour line, your height above sea level would remain constant. Topographic maps ..read more
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Composting - How to make it , how to use it and why to bother.
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1M ago
 During this post, we'll uncover the wonders of composting – from the breakdown of once-living matter to the creation of nutrient-rich soil gold. We’ll explore the role of oxygen, the carbon-nitrogen balance, and the fascinating process that turns simple materials into a thriving ecosystem for your plants. Everything that was once living, everywhere on the planet, is decomposed, i.e. broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts, in order that these constituent elements can be used again by other organisms. Composti ..read more
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 During this post we’ll cover the essential n...
Balkan Ecology Project
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1M ago
 During this post we’ll cover the essential nutrients that plants require to thrive along with the role these nutrients play in the plants life cycle. There are seventeen elements known to be necessary for plants to complete their life cycle,  the essential elements. Of the seventeen essential elements, hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and carbon (C) come from the air and water and are readily available.  Although nitrogen can also be found in the air, its gaseous form is not useable by plants.  Along with nitrogen, the rest of the elements are fo ..read more
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Happy New Year from The Polyculture Project and Welcome to the Bloom Room!
Balkan Ecology Project
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2M ago
Hello friends from wherever you may be on our beautiful planet, wishing you all a Happy New Year as we embark upon yet another trip around the Sun. It has been truly delightful to observe the growth of our Substack over the past year and to witness your appreciation for the information provided, as well as receiving the valuable insights you've shared with me. This year brought unexpected encouragement as we welcomed our first paid subscribers. Today, our readership has grown to an impressive 8200+, with 19 exceptional specimens of humanity choosing a paid membership. That’s pretty great, esp ..read more
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Polyculture Profiles - Perennial Productive Polyculture- Four Layer Polyculture Orchard - Dionysus
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3M ago
 Welcome to our Polyculture Profile series. During this post, we'll look at a four layer polyculture organic orchard layout that is designed to provide a succession of top fruit, berries and herbs throughout the year while attracting a range of biodiversity. It may be helpful to look over this Polyculture Profile Layout post before or after reading the profile, where we provide a description of the profile layout and some general notes to consider, should you wish to try and grow the polyculture yourself. Polyculture Name - Dionysus - Perennial Productive  Compati ..read more
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Plants, Wildlife and Polycultures for Forest Gardens and Regenerative Landscapes - Part 7
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3M ago
Welcome to part 7 of a series where I'll be posting some observations and experiences about the various plant species from our forest gardens and regenerative landscapes, as well as interesting plants and polycultures from around the world. During this post we’ll look at plants from different layers of our forest garden, some simple features that can boost wildlife in your regenerative landscape and present a polyculture we are growing in our gardens, as well as general suggestions about how to design, build and manage forest gardens and regenerative landscapes. Forest Garden Plants  ..read more
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Wildlife Pond Design, Planting and Management
Balkan Ecology Project
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3M ago
 During this post we’ll cover the basics of wildlife pond design, discover the art of crafting small wildlife ponds that pack a punch in terms of benefits and ecological richness. We’ll look at potential plant species, how to plant them, the wildlife you can expect to attract and finally how to effectively manage your wildlife pond. A wildlife pond does not have to be very big to be effective and even a very small car tyre size pond will offer plenty of benefits provisioning for a wide range of wildlife in a landscape. If you have room for a larger wildlife pond you can also use the po ..read more
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Cultivating Colorful Wild Wonders - Unveiling the Magic of Wildflower Meadows and Their Ecological Importance
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4M ago
 During this post we’ll discover the practical significance of wildflower-rich meadows – not just as picturesque landscapes, but as vital ecosystems. From their role in supporting diverse wildlife to providing nutritious fodder, this post explores the tangible benefits of well-managed meadows and offers insights into their establishment and maintenance. Wildflower-rich meadows are important grassland habitats and often support an incredible number of wildflower species. When well managed they can also support a wide range of fungi, invertebrates, reptiles and ground nesting birds such ..read more
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