novelhk Chapter 111 Blueprint of the Ecological Park
Chapter 111 Blueprint of the Ecological Park
Chapter 111 Blueprint of the Ecological Park
After careful consideration, Lu Ling'er concluded that building several small irrigation canals within the Taoyuan Ecological Park was essential. After careful consideration, she meticulously planned the canal layout, ingeniously applying the design principles of a waterwheel. This way, when the waterwheel turns, it efficiently directs water from mountain springs and nearby rivers to the various farmlands, greatly improving water flow efficiency and effectively reducing the burden of manual irrigation. Furthermore, this method effectively avoids water waste and ensures that crops receive the sufficient water they need to grow.
Lu Ling'er personally participated in and oversaw the construction of the irrigation canals, meticulously examining every detail. She precisely calculated the inclination angle and water flow rate of each canal to ensure optimal performance. Furthermore, to prepare for potential droughts, she installed multiple reservoirs within the park. These reservoirs are strategically located to store rainwater. This initiative not only provides the park with an additional water source but also helps mitigate drought emergencies, ensuring continued healthy crop growth.
She also meticulously designed an efficient rainwater collection system. By cleverly arranging simple water pipes, she successfully collected rainwater from rooftops and other elevated areas into specially designed reservoirs. These reservoirs not only store abundant water for emergency use during periods of abundant rainfall, but more importantly, they provide a lifeline for farmland during droughts, ensuring that crops do not wither due to lack of water.
To further enhance soil fertility, Lu Ling'er boldly introduced advanced composting technology. She actively organized workers to meticulously mix various organic materials, including animal manure and plant residues, to create fertile compost. This compost not only significantly improved soil texture and increased its nutrient content, but also effectively promoted crop growth and development.
To help more people master this technique, she tirelessly demonstrates how to use compost and patiently explains fertilizer application methods and precautions. She knows that only when everyone masters this technique can agricultural development flourish. Therefore, she tirelessly shares her experience, hoping to help everyone increase crop yields.
Within the eco-park, Lu Ling'er plans to implement a crop rotation system to prevent soil depletion and pests and diseases. Each season, she will adjust planting locations based on the needs of different crops. This will effectively utilize land resources and avoid soil fertility loss caused by overcultivation. Furthermore, by rationally arranging the order of crop planting, the incidence of pests and diseases can be reduced, pesticide usage can be minimized, and a green and environmentally friendly production model can be achieved.
She also realized the importance of biodiversity to agricultural production. She began experimenting with natural pest control methods, such as using lacewings to control aphids and other pests, to maintain a balanced ecosystem. She also planted a variety of flowers within the garden. These not only beautify the environment but, more importantly, attract beneficial insects, helping to control pest populations.
In addition to reforming agricultural production methods, Lu Ling'er also paid close attention to food storage. After all, every year there is a large amount of surplus fruits, vegetables, and meat. If they are not properly processed and stored, they will result in huge waste. To this end, she arranged for her family to learn pickling and air-drying techniques to better preserve these agricultural products.
To achieve this goal, she established a dedicated underground cellar and icehouse for storing preserved fruits and vegetables and air-dried meats. The lower temperature in the underground cellar effectively extended the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, while ice cubes could be used to lower the temperature in the icehouse, further ensuring the freshness of the food. She also actively explored new methods for making ice. After some research, she discovered that saltpeter could be used to make ice. Although this method was not commonly used at the time, it effectively solved the ice-making problem.
Throughout this process, Lu Ling'er insisted on personally taking charge, meticulously teaching her family how to prepare preserved foods and air-dry meats. Not only did she pay attention to every detail, she also ensured that each batch of preserved and dried food was properly stored for future use. Through continuous effort and practice, Lu Ling'er successfully solved the food storage challenge, allowing her family to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals.
Watching Lu Ling'er's operations, Ji Huaide, a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, couldn't help but feel respect and said with emotion, "Ling'er not only demonstrates outstanding ability in agricultural management, but also cleverly incorporates technological innovation into it. This comprehensive and meticulous consideration is truly admirable!"
Ji Jinghang, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, was also impressed by Lu Linger's talent and began to wonder if her initiatives could help the Ministry of Works, especially in combating natural disasters. He was filled with admiration for Lu Linger's talent and was also full of anticipation for her future development.
To ensure the eco-park's continued stable operation, Lu Ling'er made a decisive decision: to purchase the recently sold grocery store next to Nanyang Fucheng Hospital. This store's prime location made it ideal for selling the eco-park's various preserved foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. After careful consideration, Lu Ling'er decided to appoint Mo Nan as storekeeper, responsible for the store's daily operations.
Lu Linger later gave the shop a poetic name: "Taoyuan's Choice." This name implies that the shop sells high-quality products sourced from the idyllic ecological park. The shop's area is comparable to the clinic's, and it also has a spacious backyard for storage.
The shop also boasts over a dozen rooms on two floors for employees to rest and live in. Most surprisingly, there's a well in the backyard, making daily life incredibly convenient. She converted all the ground-level rooms into warehouses to store food from the eco-park and dried goods from the mountains. She even reinforced the walls and gates to protect the store from looting during war or unrest.