Different plant species have different water needs. It’s easy to over-water or under-water a garden, whether you’re growing flowers, shrubs, or vegetables. Over-watering can harm your plants as much as under-watering. Plants that prefer dryer soil will...
The average American eats about four salads weekly. 62% of Americans claim that salad is part of their regular diet. Lettuce may be one of the cheaper items in the produce section, but at $3 a head (and prices keep rising), lettuce alone for that salad could cost a...
Industrial agriculture enables Planet Earth to support a human population of over 8 billion in 2025. Without modern farming methods, there would be widespread famine, disease, and all the miseries associated with food deprivation. Commercial farming is a miracle, but...
Today, the zombie apocalypse has arrived. Everything has changed. No more gleaming grocery stores, no more frozen food aisles. You’re on your own. All those AMC shows you never took seriously were a prophecy. Beyond preparing for the zombie apocalypse, there are...
A bare-root rose holds some distinct advantages over a potted rose. This method of growing allows for more robust roots (and ultimately blooms) than potted roses. However, planting the rose requires extra care. A bare-root rose is produced by pruning a rose bush,...
The ever-blooming bougainvillea, a shrubby vine covered with bright and gaudy blossoms, is a spectacular sight in the tropics and hot coastal areas of the Americas. Named in honor of L.A. de Bougainville, a French navigator who lived from 1729 to 1811, the plant is...
