Most people embark their journey on gardening in soil. The black gold has served humanity well for growing crops. However, times are changing, and no more gardeners are embracing hydroponic growing systems for a variety of reasons such as greater…
Glyphosate is a widely available, favored herbicide. It effectively kills when applied directly to the leaves of grass and broadleaf plants. It is non-selective so will kill almost all plant life. The herbicide works by halting the plant’s ability to…
The 2018 Farm Bill was a game changer in the world of cannabis. Prior to the signing of the bill, all aspects of the plant had been illegal at a federal level. However, the bill legalized hemp in the United…
During the cold, bleak days of winter nothing is more welcome than the fresh, crisp taste of greens and sprouts. The tasty little morsels are easy to grow whether you live in a house or an apartment. Nowadays, people seem…
Mulch and pine straw are the crowning glory of any landscape. They both help showcase the plants while providing protection and definition to the entire garden. Both types also provide a bevy of valuable services such as keeping weeds at…
Do you look forward to a piping cup of hot coffee every morning to kickstart your day? Without a doubt, the caffeine laden brew is a favorite beverage in the United States. However, did you know that you can successfully…
Nowadays, many do not value mushrooms but for thousands of years they have been a standard in traditional and folk medicines. They offer a variety of healing and cleansing properties. Virtually all variants have varying levels of polysaccharides, indoles, carotenoids,…
A micro-farm is a small sustainable farm that requires extraordinarily little land to flourish. The minuscule farm is usually under five acres in urban or suburban areas. In many cities, zoning restrictions and strict size limits have forced would-be urban…
The ginger plant is native to China and has been favored for its medicinal qualities for centuries. Many people use it to calm an upset stomach, ease nausea, soothe seasickness, and bring relief to women suffering from morning sickness. One…
Virtually all the life found on Earth needs the process of photosynthesis to survive. The process is carried out by all plants, algae, and even some forms of bacteria. The term ‘photosynthesis’ refers to the ability to capture the sunlight’s…