<![CDATA[Yhcrana Organics

<![CDATA[Yhcrana Organics - Journal]]>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:59:35 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[great talk by permaculture designer Andrew Faust]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:04:55 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/great-talk-by-permaculture-designer-andrew-faust

]]><![CDATA[Kalettes by Chris Murray]]>Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:55:43 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/kalettes-by-chris-murray

]]><![CDATA[Knowledge is Power]]>Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:02:01 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/knowledge-is-powerIntensive intercropping techniques in Africa are paying great dividends, with a subsequent reduction in herbicides, pesticides, and water usage. 33 case studies.

]]><![CDATA[Life finds a way]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:40:54 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/life-finds-a-way

Critters in the kale. Found this little guy (critter on the right) in the kale bed. How he got there, I do not know. The grow unit has been operating indoors and has had only sterile media, nutrient solution and seedlings germinated in coir as inputs. Earth worms decompose dead matter and enrich the soil - welcome in any garden, even an indoor hydroponic garden.

]]><![CDATA[The reefer has arrived!]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 05:02:32 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/the-reefer-has-arrived

This retired 40' insulated shipping container, with its stainless steel walls and aluminum floor will be upcycled into a hydroponic grow chamber. Using available interior vertical space, the 250 sq. ft. floor area will support a system that will grow the equivalent of 1250 sq. ft. of fresh leafy greens and herbs all winter - that's a 500% increase in space efficiency. The LED lighting system will consume under 10KW when turned on.

]]><![CDATA[5 beds with a haircut]]>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:32:27 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/5-beds-with-a-haircut

Don't you just love the start of the winter (indoor) harvest season? Here are 5 of the 12 grow beds after their haircut - had a great stir fry and made some more basil pesto.

]]><![CDATA[What to do with all that fresh sweet basil]]>Tue, 27 Oct 2015 02:50:21 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/what-to-do-with-all-that-fresh-sweet-basil

Make Basil Pesto! Yum!
2 cups packed fresh basil
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times to mince the ingredients. Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing and scraping down the sides. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Basil pesto may be frozen, but it will likely be completely consumed in a matter of hours. I like to spread it on sliced toasted baguette. Enjoy!

]]><![CDATA[60 day growth]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:06:44 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/60-day-growthHere is a picture of 60 days growth in the new system. Ready to harvest for the Thanksgiving feast. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

]]><![CDATA[Grow it yourself!]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:16:44 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/grow-it-yourself

]]><![CDATA[A peek inside]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 02:28:10 GMThttps://www.yhcranaorganics.net/journal/a-peek-insideKale, choi, tomatoes, peppers, big unidentified leafy thing upper left. What can you spot in here?

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