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Ground Water And Its Importance in Farming

September 26, 2022
in Agriculture, Environment, Farming, Gardening
Shankari Das

We all know that ground water is a critical resource for food security – providing 40 percent of the world’s irrigation. Millions of farmers worldwide depend on groundwater irrigation to help produce 40 percent of the world’s agricultural production. It includes a large proportion of staple crops like wheat and rice. Yet, groundwater reserves are […]

Preserving Fall Leaves: How to Do It?

Fall is around the corner. You will some beautiful red, orange, maroon and gold foliage. These colors are hard to find in any other season. Though, you can preserve fall leaves and make them last longer. These colorful leaves serve as a unique decoration for mantles and centerpieces. Once you have pressed and preserved them, […]

Slugs and Snails: How to get Rid of Them?

Do you know that slugs and snails can cuase more damage to your plants in one night than some other garden pests? While you may have worked for months to create a beautiful garden, snugs and snails may be feating on your tender seedlings, edibles, and other plants. Morning reveals trials of slimy mucus and […]

Growing Marigolds in Garden

When you think marigolds, it is common that you my get a certain kind in your mind. But the thing is there is a huge variety of the same. Growing marigolds is not as uncommon. You can even consider it as being one of the favorites of many. Because there is so much offer tremendous […]

Soil Amendments: Improving the Garden Soil

Your garden soil is one of the most essential components to growing healthy plants. If it is in poor condition, you will need soil amendments to nourish it again. The soil in your garden has a mix of nutrients, organic material and minerals. It is quintessential for plants as it feeds their growth, keeps them […]

Artillery Fungus: Identification and Prevention

You may be worried about the tiny black spots that appear in your car, the leaves of ornamental plants, siding, downspouts, soffits, and windows. This is Artillery Fungus. You may mistake Artillery fungus or Sphaerobulus Stellatus as tar, scale insects, or insect excrement. The dark spots are about 1 to 2 mm in diameter and […]

Plant Trees: What’s the Best Time and Requirements

When you are planning to plant trees in your garden, it is also crucial to know the best time to plant them. You should know that trees require some time to establish, thus the weather at least should be good enough for giving them enough time after planting. You can grow a healthy tree if […]

Growing and Planting Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage is very similar to regular green cabbage, however, there are some distinct differences that you may need to know about. Moreover, red cabbage has 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage and contains twice the amount of iron. It stores better than green cabbage and also is a low-maintenance plant when you […]

Chicken Manure: Application in Gardening

Looking for organic nutrient boosts to add to your soil? How about chicken manure? It is a cheaper alternative to other fertilizers that can nourish your garden’s soil. While raising a chicken may look like a troublesome way to get the manure as a soil amendment, you can easily purchase the manure from a garden […]

Cruciferous Vegetables: Why Are They Important

September 14, 2022
in Agriculture, Environment, Farming, Gardening
Shankari Das

What do arugula, kale, and Brussels sprouts have in common? Aside from being trendy ingredients in your diet, they are all delicious cruciferous vegetables and pack a nutritional punch. In recent years, the cruciferous family of vegetables has generated a lot of interest, especially in the health world, due to their cancer-fighting compounds. Yes, it […]