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March 21, 20250

Beneficial Insect of the Month: The Green Lacewing

What do you think of when you hear the term “pest control”? For many gardeners, chemical sprays are the first thing to come to mind. There’s a begrud

March 18, 20250

Trees are a crucial part of our ecosystem, providing shade, oxygen, and aesthetic beauty. However, their health is deeply tied to the condition of th

March 15, 20250

Soil health is the foundation of a thriving garden. Whether you're a home gardener or a small-scale commercial grower, maintaining fertile, well-

March 14, 20250

Paprika is a spice made from dried and ground sweet peppers, specifically Capsicum annuum. Its origins can be traced back to the Americas, where

March 10, 20250

Spring is starting to arrive and if you haven’t already opened up your greenhouse you will be doing so in the next few days or weeks. It also mea

March 7, 20250

Winter is creeping to an end. For some parts of the USA, winter was relatively mild. For other parts, unexpected snow and cold rendered cities an

March 4, 20250

Hidden far from view there exists a secret partnership. In soils around the world and, quite possibly, in your own back yard, there is a connecti

March 1, 20250

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Keep them close by growing one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front

February 26, 20250

“Wild Hickory Nuts” was a famous phrase from an old breakfast cereal commercial from the last century brought to us by an ancient forager. The

February 23, 20250

Not unlike lots of other plants, Orchids are also subject to a variety of pests and problems, and just like our moms used to say, “An ounce of pr