Bigger isn’t necessarily better for small-scale farms A tractor is often the first piece of larger equipment purchased on any farm, no matter the size or growing practices. Select a tractor-sized to your needs and outfit it with implements that work with your crops and methods. Whether adapting old equipment, building a new tool out … Read more
Botrytis fruit rot, commonly called gray mold, damages an exceptionally wide range of hosts, including berries, ornamentals, and vegetables. Although numerous troublesome pathogens exist, Botrytis cinerea often causes the most serious losses in strawberries. The fungus affects the flower petals, stalks, and the fruit and fruit cups. Strawberries are a major fruit crop, and Botrytis … Read more
If you’re an experienced hiker or camper, you are already aware of all the benefits these activities provide you with. Equally important, physical and mental health is being improved, maintaining a healthy and positive state of mind. The other way around is mens sana in corpore sano, the old Latin phrase for “a healthy mind … Read more
When the summer starts, pretty much every person who has a garden has a problem with the temperatures. Most of the plants don’t have the appropriate means of dealing with the heat. Therefore, the owner needs to provide them with some kind of help before it’s too late. It goes without saying that the best … Read more
Although we live in the modern age, it often happens that we want to escape to some oases of peace and nature. It’s even nicer if you own a real estate in nature – like a farmhouse. However, such houses must be maintained regularly, even if you do not visit them often. They take us … Read more