Why fruit trees fail to bear

The key to avoiding poor fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival, and pollination which starts with selecting a good location and then striving to maintain good cultural practices.

March 31 , 2022

A guide to home growing blueberries in Florida

In this publication on growing blueberries in Florida, you can find detailed information on site requirements and cultivars.

March 28 , 2022

A guide to growing kiwifruit from seed

You can definitely grow a whole kiwi plant from seed. Here are five steps to help you get started.

March 24 , 2022

GM tomatoes as an alternative for Parkinson's patients

Growing tomatoes in pots is easy and delicious. And it may be your best option if you want to grow gorgeous, healthy tomato plants but don’t have tons of garden space.

March 22 , 2022

What are Aphids and how to get rid of them?

Aphids are fearsome insects that attack leaves and feed on plant sap. There are natural ways to treat against them.

March 21 , 2022

Lemon health benefits and therapeutic value

Lemons have very high water content, and provide very little proteins and fats. Carbohydrates and fiber are the most important of this fruit’s components.

March 18 , 2022

Composting 101: What to compost and how to do it

Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil.

March 17 , 2022

Tissue and soil nutrient testing for cold climate grapes

There are 14 essential plant nutrients derived from the soil that are considered essential for the growth of all plants and this article explains the two major tools to determine the fertilizer needs of a vineyard.

March 16 , 2022

Laser system to kill weeds with surgical precision

Called Welaser and funded by the European Union, it is an autonomous vehicle or robot with a vision system and artificial intelligence that will determine weeds from crops.

March 15 , 2022

What's wrong with my plant? Blueberry stems and branches

Check this article out to find out what is going wrong with your blueberry plants, specifically their stems and branches.

March 11 , 2022