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11/12/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

It’s not as difficult as you think: How to grow grains in your own backyard

Grain is one of the most common food groups, but unlike fruits and vegetables, it is rarely a part of home gardens. Many people believe that growing this crop is difficult, so they prefer to just buy it. However, this might not be a very good idea. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United […]

10/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A ridiculously easy guide to planting your own peanuts

If you like snacking on peanuts, you can grow some in your yard or even in a large pot. It may come as a surprise, but peanuts aren’t really nuts. Originating from South America, it’s technically a legume, and is related to peas and beans. Peanuts take about 120 days to mature. Peanuts can grow even in light spring and fall […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Natural pest management: Peach farmers are reducing crop loss to stink bugs by planting grains to lure them away

Scientists from Auburn University in the U.S. found a way to manage pest naturally. They discovered that planting different grain crops attract pests away from the fruit, resulting to lesser crop loss. For the study, the research team analyzed six winter host crops and six summer host crops as possible trap crops or attractant crops for […]

06/23/2018 / By Russel Davis

Tight space? No problem: 7 secrets to get the most out of your vegetable garden

A small space should not stymie a gardener’s efforts to grow his own food garden. In line with this, an article posted on the Rodales Organic Life website has listed a few important tips to optimize garden growth despite the tight space. These tips include: Using raised beds — According to the article, the first step to […]

07/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to easily grow turmeric in the comfort of your own home

Turmeric is one of the easiest plants to grow. The medicinal root is extremely low-maintenance and produces ample yields which should supply a typical household throughout the year. Turmeric is grown similar to ginger root; that is, it sprouts from an underground tuber or rhizome and not from seeds. It takes around six to eight […]

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