Help cut down your employee’s carbon footprint by offering a cycle to work scheme. This is not only a great way to go green but also will help keep your employees fit and healthy, as well as improving their mental health and helping them bust stress after a long day in the office. So it’s … Read more
Gardeners around the world like to compete against each other on who will grow the biggest vegetable in their garden. This competition is something that has been around for quite some time, and you’d be amazed to see the size of these veggies. It’s something that keeps the spirits up and it’s a fun way … Read more
What is Companion Planting? In terms of agriculture, diversity is always more beneficial than monoculture. Diversity occurs in nature, and different types of plants have different ways of growing, and different impacts on the surrounding environment. In the same way that some plants compete with each other, some can provide benefits for other species in … Read more
Having trees surrounding your home can definitely be advantageous for you and your family. Trees provide shade, give out oxygen, bear fruit, and add beauty to your home. Trees are also important in maintaining sustainable and healthier communities as they help improve air quality by absorbing pollutants. According to several real estate studies, a well-planted … Read more
Narrow seed rows for greater yield Boosting yields by crowding plants together in high populations has been effective in crops from cotton to apples, and some pioneers in Idaho are finding that it works for potatoes, too. In fact, they have devised a new planting regime based on narrow seed rows on wide beds, and … Read more