How one can Write a Small Farm Enterprise Plan
Writing a farm promoting method might very properly be a instrument so to plan your farming enterprise. It’d even be a requirement of securing grants and loans to your farm…
16 Great Low-Maintenance Outdoor Potted Plants
Potted plants can add greenery and softness to patios, porches, stoops, decks, and fire escapes. Bare or bland outdoor areas are instantly transformed with tall greenery in giant tubs and…
What to Know About Catalpa Trees and Their Worms
Catalpa trees, with two species native to the United States, are known for their beautiful and plentiful blooms and for being the sole source of food for catalpa worms—caterpillars that…
20 Native Florida Plants That Thrive in Humidity
Florida’s climate is one of its most important assets. Nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” Florida boasts a humid subtropical climate in the north and central sections along with a tropical climate…
20 Moth Species More Beautiful Than Butterflies
There are some 160,000 unique moth species, and many have colorful characteristics that rival those of their close relative, the butterfly. Moths range from small, camouflaged species to large specimens…
What an Hour of Gardening Does to Your Body
You know how it’s illogical that people take escalators and elevators and then go to the gym to use the stair machine? The same could be said for people who…
How to Grow Hydroponic Lettuce: Plant Care Tips
Botanical Name Lactuca sativa Common Name Garden lettuce Plant Type Leaf vegetable Size Up to 12 inches tall, 2-12 inches wide Sun Exposure Part sun/full sun Bloom Time Seasonal (prefers…
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Ladybugs for Pest Control
Got pests? Encourage native ladybugs to inhabit your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage unwanted insects. Purchased ladybugs are expensive and potentially disease-carrying, threatening native bug species already…
Remarkable Types of Caterpillars and What They Become
It’s hard not to be captivated by the fluttery, fragile beauty of butterflies and moths. But the caterpillars they start from—with a variety of colors, shapes, markings, and armor—can be…
Skip the Rake and Leave Leaves for a Healthy Yard
Autumn’s bounty of fallen leaves isn’t usually a problem for lawns and gardens—mulching the ground with them helps to feed the soil for a healthier yard. If you grew up…
Free Native-Plant Garden Plan for Your Specific Region
Native plants, as the name indicates, grow naturally in an area or region. There is a growing shift among many people away from a manicured garden with non-local species in…