One of our favorite gardening memories is growing tomatoes from a store-bought tomato.

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I bought these Tomatoes for #1000 at the market today. The last time my wife bought tomatoes was August and that's because we had them all over our garden. The most painful aspect was that I sold a bucket of Tomatoes to a woman selling Vegetables very close to my house for #1000 just last month.
I asked the Hausa guy why his tomato that expensive, he said "they are selling festive market."
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How to Make Automatic Irrigation for Tomato Plants: A Simple Solution with a Bottle

Growing tomatoes at home is a great way to enjoy fresh produce and save money. However, one of the main challenges is keeping the plants well-hydrated without wasting water. In this article, you'll discover a simple and cost-effective way to create an automatic irrigation system using a plastic bottle or a terracotta pot.

Why Do Tomatoes Need So Much Water?
Tomatoes require frequent watering. It's crucial to keep the soil moist without wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases and damage to the plant.

Materials Needed:
A plastic bottle (e.g., an empty water bottle).
A sharp knife or needle to make holes.
(Optional) A terracotta pot as an alternative.

Steps to Create the Automatic Irrigation System:
1. Prepare the Bottle:
Take a clean, empty plastic bottle.
Use a sharp knife or needle to make small holes along the bottle, focusing mainly on the lower sides. The holes should be small enough to allow water to seep out slowly.

2. Insert the Bottle into the Soil:
Fill the bottle with water.
Bury it in the soil next to the tomato plant, ensuring the neck of the bottle sticks out slightly above the soil for easy refilling.

3. Correct Placement:
If planting new tomatoes, insert the bottle at the same time to avoid damaging the roots.
For established plants, carefully dig to place the bottle without disturbing the roots.
Alternative with a Terracotta Pot:
If you prefer a natural option, use a terracotta pot. The porous material gradually releases water into the soil, keeping the plant hydrated without waste.

Benefits of the Automatic Irrigation System:
Water Conservation: Water is released gradually, reducing waste.
Maintained Moisture: Keeps the plant consistently hydrated, avoiding drought stress.
Disease Prevention: Leaves stay dry, reducing the risk of fungal infections.
Ease of Use: Once installed, the system is nearly self-sufficient.

With this method, watering your tomatoes becomes easier, and the results will be amazing. Try it and enjoy healthy, thriving tomato plants!

Solar water pump motor placed in the farm, the solar water pump produces a lot of water.

EXAMPLE OF A SOLAR WATER PUMP'S IMPACT ON A FARM:
Let's consider a farmer, Mr. Ali, who cultivates a 2-acre vegetable farm. Traditionally, Mr. Ali relied on manual labor and a small, diesel-powered pump for irrigation. However, he recently installed a solar water pump system with a capacity to pump 8,000 liters of water per hour.

POSITIVE IMPACTS:
1. Increased Productivity:
- Consistent and timely irrigation has led to healthier and more vigorous plant growth.
Mr. Ali has observed a significant increase in the yield of his crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy greens. For instance, his tomato yield increased from 10 tons per acre to 15 tons per acre.
2. Expanded Cultivation:
- The abundant water supply has allowed Mr. Ali cultivates additional crops, such as water-intensive crops like watermelon and okra, which were previously not feasible.
3. COST SAVINGS:
- Eliminating the need for diesel fuel has significantly reduced operational costs.
- Mr. Ali can now reinvest these savings into improving soil quality, purchasing better seeds, or expanding his farm operations.
4. IMPROVED WATER MANAGEMENT:
- The solar pump allows for more precise irrigation, minimizing water wastage and maximizing water efficiency.
- This is crucial in regions with limited water resources, helping to conserve water and prevent overuse.
5. Environmental Benefits:
- No greenhouse gas emissions from diesel fuel, reducing the carbon footprint.
- Reduced noise pollution compared to traditional diesel-powered pumps.
QUANTIFIABLE EXAMPLE:
- Before the solar pump, Mr. Ali's average monthly income from vegetable sales was $1,500.
- After installing the solar pump and optimizing irrigation, his monthly income increased to $2,200.
- This translates to a 47% increase in income, demonstrating the significant economic benefits of solar water pumping technology.
This example illustrates how a solar water pump can revolutionize farming practices, leading to increased productivity, reduced costs, improved water management, and a more sustainable and profitable agricultural enterprise.

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SOME KITCHEN TIPS THAT MIGHT HELP YOU.

(1) If you don't want your seasoning cubes to get soft and start bringing out water....add garri to the container where you put your seasoning cubes. It wilk remain strong and fresh.
(2) Don't throw away your left over pounded yam. Dry it and crush it. After its dried then use it to eat beans....its a great taste.
(3) if your pot of soup sour or changes taste. Put 2-3 pieces of charcoal in it and warm very well....you will recover the delicious taste again.
If your shoe is smelly....add piece of charcoal, it will absorb the smell.
(4) If wall geckos are disturbing you in your house, put fresh egg shells on your windows and doors where they come in. It will all run out from your house.
(5) Add a pint of salt to your boiling water.....it makes it boil faster.
(6) When cooking your stew, always use ginger and garlic to boil your meat....it give the stew super taste.
(7) Put water inside a burnt pot and cook for some minutes....the hardness will be soften and ready to be washed easily.
(8) To prevent your yam from getting spoilt after you might have cut them. Apply palm oil to the remaining half.
(9) Rub salt on your pilled onions before cutting it to avoid peppering your eyes.
(10) To kill ants and other micro animals in your kitchen....mix salt, water and detergent then spray. Note....cover your pots and plates before spraying.
(11) Add little palm oil in your boiling water before adding your WHITE garri....it turns it to YELLOW garri.
(12) If hot water pour on your body, spray flour on the affected body part. It will not bloat up but rather it will dry and heal up without scar.
(13) To make your WHITE PAP to turn YELLOW PAP....add a little drop of palm oil while dissolving the raw pap.
(14) Add a little groundnut oil in your hot water for eba....it will prevent it from sticking to the bowl while stirring.
(15) If you have ripe tomatoes and you don't want them to get rotten....take lemons and mix with the tomatoes. They will stay longer.
(16) If your food is over salty when cooking....peel potato and cut it into the food. It will absorb the salt.
(17) When you've already used oil to fry fish and you wanted to re-use it and cook a diffrent meal without having the fish smell....just peel garlic and drop
inside the oil....the smell will disappear.
(18) If you want to turn PALM OIL to GROUNDNUT OIL....just bleach it with fresh ORANGE LEAVES.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2025

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU MAKING IN ESTABLISHING YOUR OWN FEW STANDS OF VEGETABLES CROPS IN YOUR URBAN CITY COMPOUND.....

Carry cement bags, full soil inside, plant your onions, tomatoes, ginger, pepper , cucumber, carrot, UGU, watermelon , scent leave, curry leave ,...water leaf, spinach, and okra. Etc ..

Stop complaining on issues that you can solve easily.
Stop consuming inorganic vegetables cultivated with excess chemicals and dump in the MARKET, you will buy slice cook and eat, in your mind you are enjoying your life ...as you continue eating these vegetables the chemicals used in CULTIVATING these vegetables will continue to ACCUMULATE IN YOUR SYSTEM, which leads to early breakout of sicknesses sometimes cancer be mindful of what you consume with your own money....

Urban farming is the potent way to reduce food hunger.

It will give you confidence in what you are eating too.

Is time to stop chopping rubbish.

Plant your basic vegetables at home.

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#agriculture
#urbanfarming

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2025

WHAT PLAN ARE YOU MAKING IN ESTABLISHING YOUR OWN FEW STANDS OF VEGETABLES CROPS IN YOUR URBAN CITY COMPOUND.....

Carry cement bags, full soil inside, plant your onions, tomatoes, ginger, pepper , cucumber, carrot, UGU, watermelon , scent leave, curry leave ,...water leaf, spinach, and okra. Etc ..

Stop complaining on issues that you can solve easily.
Stop consuming inorganic vegetables cultivated with excess chemicals and dump in the MARKET, you will buy slice cook and eat, in your mind you are enjoying your life ...as you continue eating these vegetables the chemicals used in CULTIVATING these vegetables will continue to ACCUMULATE IN YOUR SYSTEM, which leads to early breakout of sicknesses sometimes cancer be mindful of what you consume with your own money....

Urban farming is the potent way to reduce food hunger.

It will give you confidence in what you are eating too.

Is time to stop chopping rubbish.

Plant your basic vegetables at home.

#farminglife
#agriculture
#urbanfarming

My venturing into subsistence agriculture is one of the best things I did this year.

I grew potatoes,corn,cassava,peppers,tomatoes,ugu,
green,okra... Even trees.

My Christmas broiler was so big,as a first timer, I am very proud of myself. Only one gave more than 40 pieces of BIG cuts.

Catfish raised at home also served for dried fish,fried fish,barbecue and pepper soup.

The highlight for me was the Noilers/Kuroilers (3weeks old)and native hens we got in August. All three females are laying for us now every day!

Except the one that is raising her chicks,the other two wake up every morning and drop eggs

This one in the picture started laying at 20 weeks old. The day she dropped the first one,I was beyond ecstatic All my weeks of feeding and expectation

If you're looking for motivation to venture into subsistence farming come 2025, this is it

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HOW TO COOK NIGERIA JOLLOF RICE

Ingredients

1/3 cup oil (vegetable/canola/coconut, not olive oil)

6 medium-sized fresh plum/Roma tomatoes, chopped, OR a 400-gram tin of tomatoes

6 fresh, red poblano peppers (or 4 large red bell peppers), seeds discarded

3 medium-sized red onions (1 sliced thinly, 2 roughly chopped), divided

1/2 to 1 hot pepper, or to taste (yellow Scotch bonnets are my favourite)

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons (Caribbean/Jamaican-style) curry powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 dried bay leaves

5 to 6 cups stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef) or water, divided

2 teaspoons unsalted butter (optional), divided

4 cups uncooked converted long-grain rice or golden sella basmati, rinsed

Salt, to taste

Black and white pepper, to taste

Extra: sliced onions, tomatoes

Directions

In a blender, combine tomatoes, red poblano (or bell) peppers, chopped onions, and Scotch bonnets with 2 cups of stock, blend till smooth, about a minute or two. You should have roughly 6 cups of blended mix. Pour into a large pot/ pan and bring to the boil then turn down and let simmer, partly covered for 10 - 12 minutes

In a large pan, heat oil and add the sliced onions. Season with a pinch of salt, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the bay leaves, curry powder and dried thyme and a pinch of black pepper for 3 - 4 minutes on medium heat. Then add the tomato paste - stir for another 2 minutes. Add the reduced tomato-pepper-Scotch bonnet mixture, stir, and set on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes till reduced by half, with the lid partly on. This is the stew that will define the pot.

Add 4 cups of the stock to the cooked tomato sauce and bring it to boil for 1 - 2 minutes.

Add the rinsed rice and butter, stir, cover with a double piece of foil/baking or parchment paper and put a lid on the pan—this will seal in the steam and lock in the flavor. Turn down the heat and cook on the lowest possible heat for 30 minutes, stirring half way through.

Stir rice—taste and adjust as required. If rice isn't soft enough/ needs additional cooking, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of stock or water, stir through and continue to steam, on low till cooked through.

If you like, add sliced onions, fresh tomatoes and the 2nd teaspoon of butter and stir through. Let rest, covered for 5 to 6 minutes.

To make Party Rice, you'll need one more step. Now Party Rice is essentially Smoky Jollof Rice, traditionally cooked over an open fire. However, you can achieve the same results on the stove top. Here's how: Once the rice is cooked, turn up the heat with the lid on and leave to "burn" for 3 to 5 minutes. You'll hear the rice crackle and snap and it will smell toasted. Turn off the heat and leave with the lid on to "rest" till ready to serve. The longer the lid stays on, the smokier. Let the party begin!

Incorporating vegetables into your diet can help with weight loss. Here are some of the best vegetables for weight loss:


Low-Calorie Vegetables

1. Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens): Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, leafy greens are low in calories and high in nutrients.
2. Broccoli: With only 55 calories per cup, broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that supports weight loss.
3. Bell Peppers: Low in calories and high in fiber, bell peppers come in a variety of colors and are versatile in recipes.
4. Cucumbers: With only 16 calories per cup, cucumbers are a low-calorie snack that can help with weight loss.
5. Carrots: A low-calorie, high-fiber snack that's rich in vitamins and minerals.


High-Fiber Vegetables

1. Artichokes: Rich in fiber, artichokes can help you feel full and satisfied.
2. Peas: High in fiber and protein, peas are a nutritious addition to meals.
3. Brussels Sprouts: Rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, Brussels sprouts support healthy digestion and weight loss.
4. Asparagus: Low in calories and high in fiber, asparagus is a nutritious vegetable that supports weight loss.


High-Water Content Vegetables

1. Celery: With 95% water content, celery is a low-calorie snack that can help with weight loss.
2. Radishes: High in water content and low in calories, radishes are a nutritious addition to meals.
3. Tomatoes: Low in calories and high in water content, tomatoes are a nutritious vegetable that supports weight loss.


Tips for Incorporating Vegetables into Your Diet

1. Aim for 5 servings a day: Include a variety of colorful vegetables in your meals.
2. Start your meals with vegetables: Begin with a salad or a vegetable-based soup.
3. Sneak them into your favorite dishes: Add finely chopped vegetables to pasta sauces, omelets, and burgers.
4. Make vegetables convenient: Keep a bowl of pre-washed, pre-cut vegetables in the fridge for easy snacking.

Remember, a balanced diet combined with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle is the key to successful weight loss.