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09/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Moving away from chemicals: Consumer demand for cleaner food has researchers exploring plant-based extracts to protect against insects

The concept of achieving food independence is a lofty goal, but one which will not likely happen in the near future. It is evident that we still need to rely on big food manufacturers for our daily meals, even as we pray that what we put into our mouth is not laced with the various […]

07/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Farming for healthier cucumbers? Using potassium phosphite as part of your organic fertilizer helps them grow stronger

With more stories being published on the dangers of pesticide-ridden crops, most of us are trying to adopt a more natural lifestyle. While a complete conversion to an all-organic eating plan may be hard, the least we can do is to not eat or avoid vegetables that are laden with toxic chemicals. Most of us, […]

07/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Potassium phosphite plays a mitigating role in reducing the adverse effects of pathogens in cucumbers

Researchers have once again validated the efficacy of potassium phosphite (kPhi) in managing specific plant diseases. The fully systemic material has previously been used by organic farmers as a means to improve plant vigor and health. However, its use in eliminating various plant pathogens – particularly those that are notorious for developing resistance to conventional […]

09/13/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Are these 8 common mistakes creating a tomato timebomb in your garden?

There are few simple pleasures in life as juicy and fulfilling as taking a bite of a freshly-grown tomato. Tomatoes are some of the easiest plants to grow. There are, however, eight common mistakes many novice gardeners make when starting their own tomato farm. Avoiding these practices will fully optimize your yield. Not rotating the […]

09/05/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Food crops produce more output when they have healthy soil microbes, research confirms… yet glyphosate kills soil life

In an attempt to tease out the nature vs. nurture conundrum in the development of plants, a team of researchers from the University of Queensland analyzed scores of plant genera along the Cooloola dunes from the Great Sandy National Park on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. It was determined that the presence and level of soil microorganisms […]

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 […]

07/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Industrial fishing wastes 10 million tons of fish every year while devastating the world’s ocean life

A decades-long review of fishing practices concluded that 10 percent of all the fish that are caught worldwide are thrown back into the ocean. This amounted to around 10 million tons of fish — which are either dead or dying — being discarded due to poor fishing practices and improper management. A group of 300 […]

05/11/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Organic farming explodes 13%… Biggest growth since 2008

Good news for all local farmers! The latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) survey reveals that there are now 24,650 certified organic operations in the U.S. This is a 13 percent increase from 2016 and the highest growth rate we’ve seen since 2008. The number of local, organic farms has been steadily increasing — […]

05/05/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to grow blueberries in pots this summer

You can easily grow this blue superfood in your home. Yes, you read that right. The highly-touted “happy food” can find its own happy place inside a pot. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about cultivating this super fruit. Acid is your best friend The most important factor to consider is […]

04/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

10 easy-to-grow flowers for the beginner gardener

Do you half-jokingly describe yourself as having a “brown thumb”? The evil twin to the green pixies, this description applies to anyone who has the unfortunate ability to kill everything they touch. Take heart: there are some flower plants that are incredibly easy to grow. In fact, here are ten of them: Sunflowers – These […]

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