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.
If you have a large field and need to spread compost or fertilizer, you will know that this task cannot be done by hand. Because it is very cumbersome and takes time. For such purposes,…
When I first started growing plants, I quickly learned that not all seeds are created equal. Some seeds just need a bit of soil and water, and they’re good to go. Others, like grape seeds,…
Wondering about the right way when it comes to how to sterilize potting soil at home? Allow this in-depth guide to help. Since soil can harbor diseases, pests, and weed seeds, it is always beneficial…
If you’ve ever planted a tree and waited and waited, only to watch it barely stretch its branches year after year, you know the agony of slow-growing trees. In New Mexico, where the climate can…
A hose reel cart has been one of the most popular tools for its versatile usability. You can move your hose reel in any place you want to water. Using a hose reel cart saves…
Are you a gardener or a farmer? Both require nothing but a garden tiller to till the land of your garden so that you can make the land fertile. So, before you learn about the…
Darwin wrote in one of his best sellers(The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms) that- ‘There are few animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world…
It’s time to settle the Philodendron Lemon Lime vs Neon Pothos debate. Which one should you buy? Neon Pothos and Philodendron are popular houseplants. They are low-maintenance. However, while many people may get confused and…
When I first ventured into gardening, I experienced a sense of excitement akin to a child in a candy store. The array of colors, aromas, and opportunities was overwhelming! But soon enough, I faced a…