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11/10/2017 / By Russel Davis

The benefits of square foot gardening: Less weeding, high yields, consistent results, and more

Square foot gardening is an intensive gardening technique that efficiently makes use of limited space and raised beds to grow a variety of crops. According to an Olivia Solutions entry, the technique has been developed by retired civil engineer Mel Bartholomew. The gardening method is touted for its practicality and low maintenance approach, which allows gardeners to conserve […]

11/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

20 Easy-to-grow crops you can raise at home

Home gardening is becoming more popular these days, which is largely due in part to its many beneficial effects such as lower food cost and relatively healthier produce. We have prepared an extensive list of easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables to help you kick start your own food garden. Top 10 easy-to-grow fruits Apples – An […]

09/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

Children have pitiful knowledge of where food comes from

Today’s children show a limited knowledge about food and where they come from, according to a survey carried out by Berkshire-based Panasonic U.K. The firm examined 1,000 children aged four to 12 to assess their general food knowledge. The findings revealed that one in five children did not know that eggs came from animals, while more […]

07/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Red onions found to fight cancer more powerfully than yellow or white onions

Red onions were more effective than yellow or white onions in killing cancer cells, according to a study published in Food Research International. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada examined five types of onions of varying colors including Lasalle, Fortress, Safrane, Stanely and Ruby Ring varieties. […]

07/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Generate revenue off grid by doing these 10 things on your homestead

Homesteading is a practical way of having nearly everything you need readily available. It is also a full-proof way of earning extra cash, if you are smart enough to see the potential in your cultivated land. In this article, we will walk you through countless ways to effectively use your cultivated land and turn it […]

04/26/2017 / By Russel Davis

Hybrid, heirloom, or GMO? Do you really know your vegetables?

Differentiating hybrid, heirloom, and GMO vegetables can be confusing. Gardeners still interchange these terms, yet the nuances among them need to be understood. These gardening labels describe how the vegetables are reproduced. An article in the gardening website BonnniePlants.com has provided an overview on what makes the gardening methods different from each other. Hybrid plants vs. […]

04/21/2017 / By Russel Davis

10 High-yield vegetables you should be growing this year

According to experts, combining the principles of biointensive gardening and square-foot gardening may help gardeners achieve good harvest despite the limited garden space. An article in TheBalance.com has listed 10 high-yield crops to grow this year to maximize the limited space. 10 high-yield vegetables you can grow in small spaces Leaf lettuce – Leaf lettuce varieties such as oak […]

03/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

These raised bed gardening tricks beat traditional gardening every time

Raised bed gardening has been in practice among agriculture enthusiasts for years. Simply put, raised bed gardening is a method that makes use of elevated garden beds to cultivate a variety of crops. Modern raised bed gardens use frames of wood, concrete blocks or timber, and are relatively easy to construct. Gardeners have touted the many […]

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