Plant lots of insect-friendly or bird-friendly plants, either amongst your crops or nearby. They attract natural predators such as birds which eat slugs, hoverflies which eat aphids and bees which pollinate your crops. For a list of wildlife-friendly plants click here.
Sadaqah Jariyah. When a man passes away, his good deeds will also come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased). Narrated by Abu Hurairah, Sahih Muslim.
Sitting Shiv'ah in the Judaica Guide; Traditional Words of Consolation; Free info on Jewish customs related to death, mourning, Kaddish, shiva, yahrtzeit, the soul, & the afterlife; Visiting a Jewish Home During the Seven Day Mourning Period