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Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting uses worms to quickly process organic materials into compost. The worm castings serve as an excellent natural fertilizer. At the Reading Roots Urban Farm and Learning Center, we use...
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Interview with Reading Eagle
Eron Lloyd talks to a photographer from the Reading Eagle Reading Eagle’s newest feature section “Berks Country” will be featuring Permacultivate in its October 3rd issue. Make sure you look for us!
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Reading Roots’ new outdoor farm site!
The outdoor educational and demonstration site of the Reading Roots Urban Farm and Learning Center has moved to a new, more convenient location at the land next to the City Park Greenhouse. Now our...
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Keeping it Local with Reading Roots Lettuce
Permacultivate, through its Reading Roots education and demonstration project, sells lettuce greens grown in the city to local restaurants. Our greens are grown using 100% organic methods, and selling...
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Urban Permaculture
Permaculture can be used very effectively in small urban spaces. By taking advantage of both natural and man-made resources, even the smallest of gardens can be transformed into healthy, beautiful,...
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Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a system that uses the best aspects of hydroponics (growing plants in water) and aquaculture (breeding fish). By combining these two systems, we are able to use fish waste to fertilize...
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B&H Organic Produce Uses Permacultivate Worms to teach youth about...
[+] Enlarge. (4 pictures) – Buy This Photo Reading Eagle: Tim Leedy Erica Lavdanski, an owner of B&H Organic Produce, Morgantown, walks Robeson Elementary Center students through the basics of...
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Permacultivate President Gives Carbon Cycle Talk at Reading Public Museum
On heels of dino days, Reading Public Museum goes wild The Reading Public Museum hopes to keep the turnstiles turning with four new animal-themed exhibitions that open on Saturday. [+] Enlarge. (4...
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Permacultivate Featured in Reading Eagle
Cultural change Permacultivate volunteer Jason Brader, left, and Vice President Brian Twyman harvest lettuce in the greenhouse in City Park. The nonprofit is bringing sustainable agriculture to the...
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Permacultivate Featured in Berks County Living
Check out the April issue of Berks County Living for a feature on Permacultivate! Farming in the City BY KRISTIN BOYD | PHOTOS BY MIKE NOBLE On the morning after a heavy snowfall,bright sunlight...
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