Living on a ranch is arguably more difficult than living in a city. First of all, in the city, you have everything close by and you don’t have that privilege when you live on a ranch. Also, there is much more physical work on a ranch. Accepting these challenges in front of you as daily … Read more
Planting as a houseplant Start by washing an avocado seed, by using three toothpicks and suspend its broad end down over a glass of water so that it covers about one inch of the seed. Place the glass in a warm place, away from direct sunlight. Make sure to replenish water when necessary. Between two … Read more
Horned melons, jicama, purple sweet potato, starfruit – visit a local supermarket or specialty food store in even a small city today and you will find an array of fruits and vegetables such as these that would have bewildered many a shopper of just a generation ago. While many of the unusual products were originally … Read more
The key to getting a good stand, whether it’s a large-seeded crop, such as corn or soybeans, or a small-seeded one, such as spinach, carrots or leafy greens, is good seed-to-soil contact. A forage seed lying on the soil surface is less likely to germinate, especially for the larger seeds. While small seeds can germinate … Read more
Nowadays, when pollution is increasing, growing fruits and vegetables is becoming more and more popular. And that goes for personal needs in order to eat healthy for the needs of your family, and for commercial purposes. There is a great demand for healthy, organic foods. Things that were once available to everyone have become very … Read more