Farming in cities and towns is not a new idea – urban agriculture has been around for centuries (at least). What's new about it today are the options available to urban farmers and the types of ways that literally anyone, no matter their home's type or size, can grow food for … [Read more...]
Gardening With Kids: Science Experiments
Gardening and learning about gardening should be year-long activities, no matter the season. Keeping children entertained and interested in science and horticulture can be a challenge. Here are some creative ideas to keep their interest alive and teach some basic science in the … [Read more...]
Deer Proof Plants
Deer are beautiful creatures that occasionally wander into our yards and bless us with their graceful presence. Until garden season. Then they're pests who sneak into our yards when we least expect it and chow down on everything we hold dear (pun intended). No plant is deer … [Read more...]
Honey Bee Facts
The common honeybee is one of the most crucial and misunderstood animals in our world's ecosystem. We, as humans, depend on the honeybee above all other animals for our food. Without the honeybee, most of our agricultural production would end. In fact, bees account for 80% of all … [Read more...]
Causes of Long, Leggy Seedlings
Many who start their seeds indoors find that they end up with long, thin ("leggy") seedlings. While this is mainly an aesthetic problem, it can lead to health issues for the plants later on once they're planted into the soil. The taller the unprotected stem or stalk of the plant, … [Read more...]
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