Tomato Growing Guide
This guide helps a farmer grow tomatoes from transplant through harvest and sale. Learners will be able to distinguish between […]
Water and Irrigation
Irrigation 1: How Much Water and How Often
This guide will assist trainers who want to teach non-literate and/or non-English speaking farmers about how to use irrigation to
Watering Basics: A Water Conservation Guide for Small Farms.
Learn what water conservation is, why it is important, and how you can conserve water. A lesson plan by LSI
Easy Drainage Project
Learn how to install perforated pipe to drain areas where too much water collects in the garden. A how-to guide
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Drip Tape
Use Drip Irrigation to water long, straight rows of plants. Drip irrigation reduces spread of disease that droplets from sprinklers
Drip Irrigation – How to Fix a Leak in Drip Tape
Damaged drip tape can lead to underwatering. You can fix small leaks with duct tape. Fix larger leaks with couplings.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Header Line
To install drip irrigation, first install a header line. Next, install a pressure regulator between the header line and the
How to Fix a Leak in a Garden Hose
Fixing a leak in a garden hose is cheap and easy. You do not have to buy a new hose.
How to Run a Semi- Trash Water Pump Part 1 – Setting up Pump
Two-part series shows how to use a water pump to irrigate from a pond or stream. A how-to guide with
How to Run a Semi- Trash Water Pump Part 2 – Operating the Pump
Two-part series shows how to use a water pump to irrigate from a pond or stream. A how-to guide with