Sentences with phrase «by rich soil»

Surrounded by rich soil and introduced to coffee growing in the early 1900s, San Jose prospered and is now home to nearly 300,000 Ticos (as Costa Ricans prefer to call themselves).

Not exact matches

The erosion of the soil in areas that have been abused for their mineral wealth, the pollution of the air where poor people live, are not just facts of nature; what we have is an ethical judgement on the exploitation of natural resources by the rich at the expense of the poor.

Babylonia was rich in its alluvial soil, the age - long deposit of the Euphrates and the Tigris, those two great rivers that year after year unceasingly carried their load of silt to a resting - place, first in the Persian Gulf, then in the swamps that were slowly forming, and at length in the plain which gradually emerged from the waters, though at inundation each year it once again was claimed by the floods that had made it.

The riches of the soil can be exhausted by greedy, selfish, and unwise use.

Basic concepts analyzed by St. Thomas — concepts of the human person, conscience, liberty, the source of political power in the people, and the twin principles of the consent of the governed and the «mixed regime» — provided rich soil for the free institutions that were to arise much later in history.

Since nutrient - rich quinoa is also drought resistant, and grows well on poor soils without irrigation or fertilizer, it's been designated a «super crop» by the United Nations, for its potential to feed the hungry poor of the world.

Combined with the hot, humid climate and rich soil, hand pollination by the country's skilled and patient farmers has enabled Madagascar to become the world's top vanilla producer in both quantity and quality.

It may seem unlikely for a brewery from central Illinois to be on the forefront of sour beers in the United States, but DESTIHL embraces its location by taking advantage of the area's terroir and resources, such as the unique microflora in the area and ingredients grown locally in the state's rich soil, and the central location works well for its national distribution, too.

They come from rich soil in Italy and tomato aficionados swear by them.

Indulge in wine country cuisine at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant while sampling our wines crafted from grapes produced by the rich Southern California soil and Temecula Valley sun.

Indulge in wine country cuisine at Vineyard Rose Restaurant while sampling our wines crafted from grapes produced by the rich Southern California soil and Temecula Valley sun.

They produce naturally dense food that have been sourced from some of the most remote and untouched corners of the earth, where the soil is rich in nutrients and has not been damaged by over farming and the use of agro chemicals.

Second, because sustainable, organic agriculture practices have tremendous potential to mitigate climate change by sequestering (storing) greenhouse gases in the rich and fertile soils.

They improve soil conditions by aerating the ground as they tunnel their way to the surface and provide a nutrient - rich — if infrequent — diet for many species of birds.

Each spring in the Arctic, the freshet — flooding triggered by melting snow — washes vast amounts of carbon - rich soil from the land into the water — both fresh water and the ocean.

Although both are destructive, consuming all in their wake, they scatter nutrients: organic - rich soil on the plain, and heavy elements forged by stars in the case of the starburst, which will seed future planets.

The idea of biochar was inspired by a rare type of humanmade soil found in the Amazon Basin, terra preta — Portuguese for «black earth», so named because the soil is rich in black carbon generated by the partially burned remains of old plants, much like charcoal.

This suggests that soils may contain a «microbial seed bank,» a set of rare microbes that may be barely getting by until a nutrient - rich corpse arrives.

Nolan was influenced by the real - life ecological disaster of the Dust Bowl in 1930s North America, when the rich top soil essential to farming dried out and blew away, desolating vast areas and causing famine and mass human displacement — a situation that could yet happen again with the severe, ongoing US drought in the US.

Iodine Source: Seaweed, milk from cows grazed on iodine - rich coastal soil Effects of deficiency: Blindness, mental impairment, goiter Who's at risk: People living in mountainous areas (the Rockies, the Alps, and the Andes), where iodine has been washed away by glaciation and flooding, or in lowland regions far from the oceans (Central Africa and Eastern Europe) Fortification options: Salt Estimated millions of people affected: 740

«During the fieldwork I realized that the orchards whose owners had family harmony, were characterized by a rich vegetation and greater diversity of soil invertebrates was found.

They include sea level rise, which is pushing saltwater into freshwater marshes and causing their peat - rich soils to collapse, and drought caused in part by the diversion of freshwater into South Florida's booming metro areas.

environmental services The benefits provided to the environment by certain natural systems, such as pollinating insects, rivers, earthworms, grazing mammals, forested hillside or humus - rich soils.

33 Lack of exposure of bare skin to sunshine is not the only biological consequence of modern life for which we must compensate; we must also return to the nutrient - rich foods on which our ancestors thrived and of which modernity has disposed: the fats and organs of animals raised on the pasture of mineral - rich soil, foods preserved by traditional fermentation rather than modern refrigeration, and the mineral - rich gifts of the oceans in which life originated.

Audbhida lavaṇa is a type of salt that is collected and purified from the soil by calcination, and is rich in sodium bicarbonate.

I do love organic Irish oats also from nutrient rich soil and I was wondering if by enjoying them in the same matter you discussed (letting them ferment over night) will set me way back on the weightloss track since they are still a carb.

Thus, as Price perceived so clearly, the only way for humans, with their limited ability to take in food, to properly nourish themselves is to eat mostly nutrient - dense foods; and the emerging science of biochemistry confirmed the dietary habits of primitive peoples by revealing just which foods best meet these requirements — all of them animal foods, and not necessarily steak or chicken but seafood, and milk products and organ meats from animals raised on mineral - rich soil.

Unfortunately leafy greens (and I eat tons of them) and other magnesium rich foods have been becoming less and less rich in magnesium over the years, as the soil becomes depleted by chemical fertilizers, and overloaded with pesticides and more.

It was created by the government in the 1900's when goiters (enlargement of thyroid gland) became prevalent due to lack of foods and soils naturally rich in iodine.

These foraged foods (as well as the foods eaten by the animals hunted for meat) grew in high - quality soils that were rich in a broad spectrum of essential minerals.

Originating from unpolluted environments and fertile, fruitful soil which was never touched by any farming method or human interference, these omega - rich oils were not created equal when it comes to nutrient density and antioxidant stability.

Frontiersmen had already plundered the fish - rich rivers and fertile lands of the west, unspoiled by settlements and tobacco - ruined soil.

I try to keep the soil of my mind moist and rich by feeding it with other people's inventions (good books, movies, not so much with TV, except occasionally The Simpsons), and with a steady variety of different experiences.

Prevention of this infection can be done by managing the outdoor environment of the dog and by not allowing him to spend time in soil - rich, decayed, vegetated areas.

Inspired by our vast fertile prairies, rich soils and pristine lakes, ACANA Wild Prairie features unique regional ingredients delivered fresh from western Canadian farms and waters.

The rich and varied plant life is influenced by extreme climate, a range of altitudes and various soil conditions.

The year - round warm sunny days tempered by gentle trade winds, perfect amount of rainfall and rich volcanic soils on the slopes of the West Maui Mountains is a major reason that Maui Gold ® grows so well on the lands above the Kapalua Resort.

The same attitude is echoed by the most vocal cheerleader for fossil fuels in the Senate, James M. Inhofe, the Republican of Oklahoma, who devoted a long speech earlier this year to the untapped riches beneath American soil, with nary a word about conservation.

Aucuba japonica, commonly called spotted laurel, [2] Japanese laurel, [2] Japanese aucuba [2] or gold dust plant (U.S.), is a shrub (1 — 5 m, 3.28 - 16.40 ft) native to rich forest soils of moist valleys, thickets, by streams and near shaded moist rocks in China, Korea, and Japan.

Aucuba japonica, commonly called spotted laurel, [1] Japanese laurel, [1] Japanese aucuba [1] or gold dust plant (USA), is a shrub (1 - 5m) native to rich forest soils of moist valleys, thickets, by streams and near shaded moist rocks in China and Japan.

In rich forest soils of moist valleys, dense forests, thickets, by streams and near shaded moist rocks in China.

The fire is likely to be fueled by peat, a dark rich soil that has been made more vulnerable to catching fire because the permafrost — soil that is frozen for more than two years — is melting faster than usual.

Few research sites exist globally that have both organic and conventional production practices set up side - by - side in the same soils with a rich data history needed to make this type of scientific comparison possible.

Thawing permafrost also delivers organic - rich soils to lake bottoms, where decomposition in the absence of oxygen releases additional methane.116 Extensive wildfires also release carbon that contributes to climate warming.107, 117,118 The capacity of the Yukon River Basin in Alaska and adjacent Canada to store carbon has been substantially weakened since the 1960s by the combination of warming and thawing of permafrost and by increased wildfire.119 Expansion of tall shrubs and trees into tundra makes the surface darker and rougher, increasing absorption of the sun's energy and further contributing to warming.120 This warming is likely stronger than the potential cooling effects of increased carbon dioxide uptake associated with tree and shrub expansion.121 The shorter snow - covered seasons in Alaska further increase energy absorption by the land surface, an effect only slightly offset by the reduced energy absorption of highly reflective post-fire snow - covered landscapes.121 This spectrum of changes in Alaskan and other high - latitude terrestrial ecosystems jeopardizes efforts by society to use ecosystem carbon management to offset fossil fuel emissions.94, 95,96

Preferred habitat: fields, woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: Mostly evergreen, thin in summer + + + + Soil conditions: loam, moist but well drained + + + + Light conditions: full sun to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 12 - 18» apart + + + + Wildlife value: rich in nectar, loved by butterflies and moths; their oblong seeds are eaten by several kinds of birds in small amounts

The elevated position ensures excellent light throughout the growing season, while nutrient - rich digestates supplied by the anaerobic digester offer a readily available source of soil fortifier.

Preferred habitat: rich woods, bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves ten yellow, orange, or red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 12 to 15 feet + + + + Wildlife value: seeds eaten by many kinds of birds (at least 9 species) and squirrels; good cover; attracts Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Evening Grosbeak

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, moist thickets, rich bottomlands, edges of swamps + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 5 to 7 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit sought by some of our most known birds including the Robin, Mockingbird, Catbird, and Brown Thrasher + + + + Note: since this plant is deciduous it often looks best in the garden mixed with other more evergreen plants in small groupings rather than large mass plantings; light periodic pruning will help it stay fuller

South Texas, Louisiana and other states along the Gulf Coast are especially rich in natural resources, which makes this region a target for large - scale gas and oil operations, as well as corporations looking to profit from the mineral riches by drilling deep into the soil.