We’re all familiar with the endangered species that receive most of the publicity: giant pandas, tigers, Asian elephants, sea otters… The list goes on. But did you know that earthworms are also classified as an endangered species? And you might think: so what? Who cares about earthworms? Despite the fact that this species is creepy-crawly…
Four months ago, Australians were met with another bushfire season, one they’d expected to see–only not so early. After the blazes began, however, citizens and firefighters quickly realized that this bushfire season would be unlike any they’d seen before. Since the fires began, they have destroyed at least 1,516 homes; killed at least 25 people;…
Hemp is finally making a comeback, one that could bolster the regenerative agriculture movement. Yet obstacles continue to disrupt the hemp industry and plug the path to a better environment. It’s true that hemp can fuel regenerative agriculture, but only if we let it.
So you’ve decided that gardening isn’t just a hobby anymore, huh? Maybe it’s gotten too expensive to garden for no profit; maybe your family refuses to eat what you grow; or maybe you’ve recognized a need in your community for homegrown produce. Whatever the reason, if you want to begin selling your produce at your…
Are you a climate-conscious gardener? Or perhaps your basement has seen some flooding and you want to divert rainwater from your home’s foundation? Whatever your reason, you want to know how to build a rain garden–and we’re going to tell you. But first, we think it’s important that you understand all of the benefits you’ll…
Have you found your flowers’ petals dappled with brown or grey lately? Wondered why they’re drooping all of a sudden? Nothing is worse than arranging a gorgeous flower bed, only for your petals to spot and wilt–except, perhaps, trying to fix the problem. Who wants to care for a bunch of lifeless-looking plants when you…
Earlier this month, the House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which is intended to decrease the rising farm labor shortage in the U.S. For many Americans, a farm labor shortage doesn’t seem like an imminent threat. All the local grocery stores still stock the strawberries, corn, and tomatoes we consume every day, so what’s…
Come springtime, gardeners around the country will flock to their local nurseries, eager to once again begin planting. But choosing which vegetables to plant in time for the coming July 4th cookout isn’t all you’ll need to worry about. Gardening itself is hard work, but ensuring maximum yield, healthy and nutritious crops, and vibrant plants…
There are two types of gardeners in the world: those who want to know how to help wildlife in the winter and those who want to know how to get rid of wildlife… Period. We gardeners often get bent out of shape when we see critters in our gardens. Bushy-tailed rabbits munching on our garden…
Imagine for a moment that you’re a single mother with a full-time job, providing for three young children. Making ends meet is difficult, and you need cheap products in order to pay your rent and utilities. Now imagine sitting around the table for dinner: you’ve kicked off your heels, the house is a mess,…
