It may seem like a simple and straightforward task, but watering the wrong way is the #1 reason why house plants die. Learn the 5 steps to help ensure you never kill another plant by watering incorrectly. Take a look at these images to see if your plants are exhibiting any of these signs. If […]
Even as the United States government continues to push for the use of more chemically-intensive and corporate-dominated farming methods such as GMOs and monoculture-based crops, the United Nations is once against sounding the alarm about the urgent need to return to (and develop) a more sustainable, natural and organic system. That was the key point […]
Planting flowers and vegetables in large outdoor container can be an excellent way to maximize both space and yield. Though the process of filling these pots with high quality potting mixes is relatively simple, the cost can add up quickly. This is especially troublesome for those on a tight budget. By becoming more familiar with […]
The time it takes for waste products to turn into gorgeous, usable compost may seem like an eternity. That’s where drunken composting comes into play. What is drunken composting? Yes, it has to do with beer – composting with beer, soda and ammonia to be exact. What is drunken composting? Getting a compost pile hot […]
If you are just getting started with a home orchard, you may be very upset to see miniature apples, plums or other fruits scattered beneath your healthy trees in May and June. This is actually a common phenomenon called June fruit drop. What is June drop? What causes it? A combination of factors results in […]
Hogweed, hemlock or parsnip, it can be quite difficult to distinguish one from the other. However, all of these plants have several things in common and you’ll want to avoid them. Contact may cause unpleasant, potentially deadly, reactions. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service want to help you identify and differentiate these plants so you […]
BY STEPHANIE HILLER for YES! Magazine When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the future of the Cannard Family Farm—whose organic vegetables supplied a single Berkeley restaurant—was looking stark. Ross Cannard is the son of an iconic leader in the local organic movement in California. “Iconoclastic,” Ross says with a chuckle. Bob Cannard built his 30-year career by […]
If the leaves on your plants have white spots on them. This symptom may be caused by a number of problems. White spots on leaves should be distinguished from the white or light gray powder caused by powdery mildew. What causes white spots on leaves Fertilizer – Copper Deficiency – copper is essential to the growth […]
Thrips are little slender insects that have fringed wings and feed on other insects by puncturing them and sucking out their insides. However, some of them also feed on the buds and leaves of a plant. This causes distorted parts of the plant or black specks, which is actually the feces from the thrips. Stippled […]
To help you enjoy going outdoors, try strategically placing insect-repelling plants in your garden or on your patio. Essential oils in these plants act as nature’s bug repellent. Insects tend to avoid them. You can even use some of these plants to make your own natural bug repellent. 1. Lavender Repels moths, fleas, flies and […]
