by NTP Staff | Jan 25, 2014 | Ecology, Gardening, Publication, Staff Blog, Sustainability, Urban Farming
Controlling pest in the farms is very important because they can damage your crops and reduce production. Some insects and parasites can live in the body of plants and animals feeding on them and causing diseases. They are not only annoying but they can also cause...
by NTP Staff | Jan 13, 2014 | Ecology, Food, Sustainability, Urban Farming
We have heard the old saying that “we are what we eat.” This saying has a great significance because what we eat has a great impact on how we live. It is closely related to our health and environment. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for food that...
by NTP Staff | Jan 13, 2014 | Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Ecology, Food, Publication, Staff Blog, Sustainability, Urban Farming
Many of us have done this as a child. We have clipped a part of a plant and kept it in water hoping that the plant will grow with roots coming out. This works with some plants. You are able to see roots grow from the clipped piece and soon it starts to grow into a...
by NTP Staff | Jan 12, 2014 | Ecology, Staff Blog
It is the beginning of a new year, and this gives us an opportunity to look back at what we have been doing in the past to help the environment and sustainability, how well we have been managing our waste, recycling our trash and how effectively we have been reusing...
by NTP Staff | Jan 8, 2014 | Ecology, Publication, Staff Blog, Sustainability
What are you going to do new this year that is going to help the environment become cleaner? There are thousands of actions you can take and make pledges this year to address the current global issues. Issues such as sudden climatic changes, green house effect,...
by ddorband | Apr 22, 2013 | Ecology, Gardening, Publication, Staff Blog, Sustainability
For many people Earth Day is the one day of the year that people stop and think about the environment. They may plant a tree or vow to start recycling. Earth Day is the launching point for many a great project or pledge to help the earth. However with the state of our...
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