How to grow store-bought garlic without seeds

In this article we will walk you through the complete guide to making a small potted garlic plant without seeds.

January 14 , 2022

How to make an at-home rotating compost bin

Some compost bins can be expensive, but you can learn how to build one yourself, for less money and in only a couple hours.

January 13 , 2022

The importance of soil pH in blueberry fields

Blueberries are distinct among fruit crops in their soil and fertility requirements, needing acidic soil. Check out how to keep your soil and plants healthy.

January 07 , 2022

California's water supplies "in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells"

A closer look at California’s water resources shows the challenge ahead and how climate change is putting the state’s water supply and agriculture at risk.

December 24 , 2021

What's wrong with my plant? Strawberry plants and fruit

Focusing on the fruit and the plant, strawberries aren't normally hard to keep healthy but when plagues and diseases take over it becomes a different story.

December 16 , 2021

How to grow limequat, the ideal combination between lime and kumquat

The limequat is a small, easy to care for tree, with characteristics very similar to citrus, but due to its dimensions, it can be grown perfectly in a pot and works well for the inside of the home.

December 15 , 2021

The environmental impact of food packaging

Modern food packaging provides a way to make food safe, reliable, shelf-stable and clean, however, some food packaging is designed to be single-use and is not recycled.

December 14 , 2021

A guide to pruning raspberries

To obtain maximum yields, raspberries must be pruned properly to increase berry size and control diseases. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants.

December 09 , 2021

Eight apple varieties you should be baking with this holiday season

The world of apples is so much more complex than the few varieties generally found in grocery stores: apples are the third most commonly grown fruit in the world, after bananas and grapes, grown commercially in 35 states in the U.S.

December 03 , 2021

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.

December 02 , 2021