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Hurricane Sandy: After Landfall - In Focus. Last night, Hurricane Sandy -- the largest Atlantic tropical system on record -- made landfall just south of Atlantic City, New Jersey, bringing winds up to 90 mph (150 kph), and pushing a massive storm surge onto beaches and shorelines.

Hurricane Sandy: After Landfall - In Focus

At least 12 deaths have been reported in the United States. These fatalities, when added to the previous toll in the Caribbean, leave Sandy responsible for more taking more than 80 lives to date. Millions across the Eastern Seaboard are now without power, and even more are struggling with rising floodwater. The Birth of Hurricane Sandy - Megan Garber. Self Sufficiency. Fruit Trees, Berries, Nuts, Ornamentals, Raintree Nursery. 6,000 lbs of food on 1/10th acre - Urban Farm - Urban Homestead - Growing Your Own Food. Online References for Fruit Growers.

Organic_spray_apples_pears.pdf (application/pdf Object) Superior Trace Minerals Home Page. <b>How to Use Peat Moss Wisely</b> Soil pH stuff. Clever Tips For Gardening & Plants. How To Make Compost Tea. Compost tea may not be made from tea leaves, but it is very rich in nutrients that plants thrive on and removes the need for commercial fertilizers.

How To Make Compost Tea

It can also be considered a method of organic pest control since the healthier a plant is, the more likely it is to be pest and disease free. This is made by steeping compost in water and the resulting brew is a garden elixir for your plants. It’s very easy to make, here are the steps involved… Instructions: Handful Of Rich Compost.