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July 22, 20250

How to Grow Figs in a Cold Climate

Figs have a long history, tracing back to 5000 BC and are mentioned many times in the Bible and historical documents. The Fig originated in the M

July 21, 20250

Sowbugs and pillbugs are not insects but are classified as isopods or crustaceans, closely related to crayfish and crabs, and are distributed worldwi

July 20, 20250

"Air management" is probably the single, most significant aspect of orchid culture, but a subject that is usually never directly addressed in discuss

July 19, 20250

Big, bold and beautiful, dazzling tulips are sure to brighten your gardens and neighborhood. Include a few or all ten to create a colorful display th

July 10, 20250

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics With this creature, it would be easy to say, “it’s so weird” or “It’s creepy looking”, but really it’s none

April 19, 20240

Are you worried about pests in your garden? Are you even more worried about constantly needing to spray harsh pesticides on your plants to contro

April 5, 20220

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics After decades of living in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, I had never seen a golden bee until we fo

March 11, 20220

Carbon dioxide is a critical part of plant growth, though it is the most invisible to the average grower. Light, water, and nutrients are all measure

February 9, 20220

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics As I write this, winter storms are creating misery across huge portions of the US. There’s just so much snow

December 7, 20210

Brought to you by ARBICO Organics It’s Christmastime, and to mark the season I bring you the Antlered Wasp (Eucharitidae). What these guys lac