Its almost Springtime. Gardening Time

  Methane clathrates (Think of Dry Ice made from Methane) are common constituents of the shallow marine geosphere. Methane hydrate is a problem for the climate change problem and heating of the atmosphere when it comes out into the atmosphere. What kinds of plans can you devise that could capture methane from permafrost or the Arctic coasts? Capturing methane from permafrost or Arctic coasts is indeed an important strategy for mitigating climate change, as methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Here are some plans that could be devised to capture methane from these sources: Methane Recovery Wells: Similar to natural gas extraction, methane recovery wells could be drilled into permafrost areas or Arctic coastlines where methane emissions are high. These wells would capture methane as it escapes and direct it to collection systems for proper storage or utilization. Methane Oxidation: Another approach is to encourage methane oxidation, a natural process where methane react...

    I used to work on some farms in the Great Northwest in the spring back in the late 70s and early eighties. The Farms almost all did the chemical style of agriculture back then. Oregon and Washington were always beautiful and green back then. Always cool and moist in the spring. Now in the early 2020s, the temperatures reach one hundred degrees or more in many springs and summers. I do believe it is going to take some very serious improvements to the way we utilize water in North America to reverse Global warming. In the early 80s, I got an invitation to a conference at Whidbey Island. It is in the Straits of Juan De Fuca area of Puget Sound. I have no idea how they got my address, but I was going up to that part of the country anyway that spring. There was an Aussie named Bill Mol l i son there. He was the founder of the Permaculture style   of agriculture in the western world. He said that he had learned much from the Aboriginal People of Tasmania. He talked about t...

 On of the most important people in modern agriculture, and author of ' The One Straw Revolution " by Masanobu Fukuoka. Well worth reading, very good story and short. Only about 140 pages. Some of his methods were adopted and perfected or changed to be used by permaculture practitioners. This from Wikipedia Fukuoka re-invented and advanced the use of clay seed balls. Clay seed balls were originally an ancient practice in which seeds for the next season's crops are mixed together, sometimes with humus or compost for microbial inoculants , and then are rolled within clay to form into small balls. This method is now commonly used in guerilla gardening to rapidly seed restricted or private areas.  This is an excellent way to reseed areas that have been degraded by drought and desertification, commercial and chemical agriculture or global warming. Areas can be reseeded while dry, and the clay seedball will protect the seeds from birds or other animals that might eat the...

    Given the increase in oceanic surface water temperatures in the past few years, how much of an increase in flooding might we see?     Ocean water temperatures have been increasing in recent years due to climate change, and this can lead to an increase in sea level rise. Sea level rise can lead to increased coastal flooding in low-lying areas. The amount of flooding that we might see will depend on a number of factors, including the rate of sea level rise and the ability of coastal communities to adapt to these changes. Overall, sea level rise caused by climate change is projected to continue for centuries and will cause coastal flooding to occur more frequently and with greater severity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects that global sea level could rise by 0.26 to 2.1 meters (about 1 to 7 feet) by the year 2100. This projection is based on historical data, current observations, and future scenario and climate models. Some climatic f...

  Imagine Having Your best Garden Yet, Seven Simple Ideas By Bill Bradshaw For My Grandmother, My Kids and My Big Sister. Kristal Breeze Knight, And Professor Potato. Table of Contents Seven Simple Ideas 1. Triple mix 2. Compost 3. Animal Manure 4. Teas. Manure teas or Compost tea. 5. Mycorrhizal fungi, and other good bacteria. 6. Pest Control 7. Timing 8. Minerals and other Extra tips. Bonus Ideas. Introduction. Gardening is fun, or at least it should be. Doing things in the garden that offer a reward in eighty, or one hundred days might seem like a long way away. If you are not inspired to wait that long. Start...