Precycle

by | Jul 31, 2000 | Green Terms "P"

PRECYCLE Consciousness about what you buy and use and choosing products based on less waste reduction.

Root Crops

by | Jul 31, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

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

Rotation

by | Jul 31, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

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.

Soil Erosion

by | Jul 31, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

SOIL EROSION The washing away or blowing away of topsoil. Trees and other plants hold the soil in place and help reduce the force of the wind. Soil erosion happens when trees and plants are cut down.