Organic Garden

In today’s world, there is an urgent need to produce more food with less cost and fewer resources. This is exactly what the solutions for precision farming technology are intended for. This technology is fundamentally changing traditional approaches to agricultural work. The use of precision farming allows for boosting efficiency and productivity at each stage…

Agriculture continues to play such a crucial role in food production. It has evolved so much over the years with the introduction of smarter ways of farming, and greenhouse farming is no exception. The concept of cultivating plants in controlled environments has been around since the Roman era. The greenhouse concept, as well as the…

Organic farming has been on the rise globally. Statistics by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that this form of agriculture is practiced in 187 nations. 72.3 million hectares of agricultural land are used for organic farming. Organic farming is more sustainable than traditional farming. The wider variety of plants and lack of pesticides…

Every experienced wine connoisseur is a wine critic, as they know what makes the cut as good wine and what doesn’t. Have you ever felt frustrated with a bottle of wine and thought, “I can make better wine on my own”?  Making wine for a living is a dream for many wine lovers, but not…

When we think about waste reduction and management, our minds tend to go straight to recycling. Unfortunately, some of the things that end up in our trash bins aren’t exactly recyclable. But, at least in the case of organic waste, vermicomposting may be a viable solution. If you, like most people, aren’t familiar with this…

That houses with gardens are lively is well known. In open environments, the sun helps to cultivate plants. But did you know that it is possible to create a winter garden? This option is perfect for those who have small spaces, closed and with lower temperatures. That’s right! It is possible to grow plants and flowers in the rooms…

As per an estimation, the world’s population will increase up to 9 billion by 2050. Global food production will need to rise by 70% to meet the great demand for food. The pressure to meet the high demand may lead to questionable food quality standards, that’s why sustainable farming is so important. Consumers are increasingly…

The past few years have been a reality check for many of us. We have been faced with shortages of foods, paper products, cleaning supplies and more. Some of us have lost our businesses and many have lost their jobs. We have become acutely aware of how dependent we are on the grocery store and…

If you’re a summer person, chances are once it gets cold out, you’re already thinking ahead to the next summer. Some of us get over the winter months, entirely fueled by the knowledge that warmer days are coming. Which makes us start to plan out how we want to decorate our garden, balcony or patio…

There is nothing more enjoyable than planting your food in your backyard, especially the costly superfoods that burn a hole into your wallet every time you go to the market. These nutritional powerhouses are packed with vast amounts of minerals, vitamins, polyphenols, and antioxidants that can help improve your family’s health. In fact, consuming superfoods…

If you are one of the lucky people that own a garden on your property, you probably found yourself spending a lot more time enjoying it more than usual during the pandemic. Barbeques, playing games with the kids, growing flowers, and cutting the grass are a few things that garden owners do regularly. Things that…

Small gardens can be a delight and can be used in a variety of ways. Here is advice about planning, planting, materials, features and low maintenance. Some houses, particularly in towns and cities, have very small gardens. This may be very attractive for owners as some people are not interested in gardening, or may have…

Your first encounter of perlite might have been when you first bought your commercial potting soil where you have seen white particles mixed with the dirt. You might have also encountered perlite when you saw these white, jagged pebbles in plants and succulent pots.  Through the years, you have heard of perlite’s glory and now…

During the warm summer months, you want to be able to enjoy your garden or back yard. Unfortunately, there are a variety of unwanted garden pests that can play havoc with all your hard work like your tidy lawn and flourishing flower beds.  In this article, we look at a couple of the most common…

Like all plants, vegetables need a lot of care if they are going to grow and reach their full potential. Vegetables will not produce flowers and will certainly not produce a meaningful harvest especially when they are attacked by pests and infected by diseases. With vegetables, selecting the right compost, seed and position play a…

At the end of every season, it is essential to clean your garden so that plants and animals can continue to thrive in the next season. Removing debris and dead plants needs to be combined with weeding and general maintenance. It is not just for aesthetic value that gardens must be kept clean: debris encourages…