It is easy to neglect the trees in your garden and just assume they will grow naturally. In most cases, trees will grow on their own with little intervention – especially if the tree is indigenous. However, that does not mean that you should consider the services of a tree surgeon at least once a … Read more
To start things of, it should be said that Muscadine wines do not have the best of reputations. Why is this the case? They are one of America’s true native wine grapes. Alongside Scuppernongs, Muscadine grapes are great in an unique way, and desired for the incredible super fruit properties. Wines on the other hand, … Read more
Black Raspberries are one of those ultra-healthy fruits that we should eat more than we do. Valuable studies by Gary Stoner and his colleagues from the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Ohio State University, researchers at The American Cancer Society, and the late James Joseph and his colleagues at the USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging … Read more
Controlling weeds in sweet potatoes and many crops is so important because they compete for nutrients, sunlight and water that can make sweet potato plants grow, according to Tara Smith, an Extension specialist with Louisiana State University. Also, too many weeds can affect quality and yield negatively. Growers are wise to follow an “integrated approach” … Read more
Stevia First Corp., an agricultural biotechnology company based in California’s Central Valley growing region and focused on the industrial scale production of stevia, advised that the results from the 2014 growing season include significant advancements in the area of herbicide use in Stevia leaf production and continued momentum towards increasing U.S. production. During the 2014 … Read more