Root Crops

ROOT CROPS Crops in which the edible portion is taken from under the ground. These include potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beets.

Rotation

ROTATION A regular scheme in which crops are planted in different parts of the garden in order to change the demands made on the soil.

Rain Water Catchment

Rain Water Catchment Systems that harvest water during periods of rain. The water the can be saved and used during droughts. An Atlanta company, Rainwater Pillow, is a popular choice. Whole Foods also sells Rain Barrels to store rain water. The Rainwater Pillow is...

Rain Garden

Rain Garden A shallow, constructed depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. It is located in the landscaping to receive runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof, a sidewalk and a driveway. Rain gardens slow the rush of water from these...

Radiant Heated Floors

Radiant Heated Floors A way to heat spaces using radiant energy that is emitted from a heat source. There are three types of radiant floor heat: radiant air floors (air is the heat-carrying medium); electric radiant floors; and hot water (hydronic) radiant...

Radiant Floors – Hydronic

Radiant Floors – Hydronic A popular and cost-effective choice that pumps heated water from a boiler through tubing underneath the floor. In some systems, the temperature in each room is controlled by regulating the flow of hot water through each tubing loop....