Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
Raising ducks is one of those experiences that combines a bit of country charm with a lot of hands-on work. Whether you’ve just brought home your first ducklings or are considering adding new ones to…
If you’ve spent any time around ducks or geese, you’ve probably marveled at their unique personalities and playful interactions. You may have even pondered an intriguing question: can ducks and geese crossbreed? After all, they…
If you’re new to the world of ducks, you may have heard conflicting opinions about how males interact with ducklings. On one hand, you have the charming image of a loving drake gently guiding his…
I’ll be the first to admit it: raising ducks wasn’t exactly on my bingo card when I started dabbling in backyard farming. I imagined chickens, maybe a goat or two—but ducks? They waddled into my…
When I first considered housing my male ducks and roosters in the same coop, I figured they’d learn to get along like distant cousins at a family reunion—maybe a few awkward stares, but mostly peaceful…
The Echeveria Elegans, or the White Mexican Rose, is one of the most beautiful succulent plants in the world. Fortunately for us plant amateurs, this beauty is a beginner-friendly plant, so you won’t have too…
Every morning, as the sun pours through my kitchen window and I sip my first cup of coffee, my eyes always drift to one particular corner of the room—the spot where my Fatsia japonica lives….
When I started keeping ducks, I expected the usual backyard antics: a little feather fluffing, splashy pond sessions, and the occasional quack-fight over who got the last tomato slice. But I definitely didn’t expect a…
The Blue Beaked Yucca, otherwise known as the Yucca Rostrata or Beaked Yucca is a popular cactus/succulent plant native to the United States’ Southwest. Best known for its low maintenance and slow growth, this cactus/succulent…