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Plants From Seed - Adapting To A Future World Practical use of seed production can be made on the hobby farm. Apart from growing crops the farmer can also be a hobby plant breeder. Each year I plan to grow a large number of olives seedlings. Eventually I may find a seedling that will have the type of foliage I am looking for. Weeds - The Ultimate Survivors Leave a patch of soil for a few weeks and you are sure to find an assortment of weeds. These hardy pioneers of the plant world manage to find a home in the most inhospitable places. Cracks in concrete, dry areas around buildings, and of course in all pathways. Drought Management - Survival In The Dry Dealing with extended drought conditions can be a daunting affair. Not knowing when a drought will break not only tests farmers, the general community in towns and cities is also affected by subsequent water restrictions and higher food prices. Soil - The World Beneath Your Feet Soil is a mixture of tiny rock particles, living organisms, chemicals and the remains of dead plants and animals. These particles create the environment for billions of mostly tiny organisms to live. You can read more on hobby farming at http://www.farmforfun.com