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.
The Surprising Truth Behind the Price Tag I still remember the first time I ordered duck at a fancy restaurant. The plate came out looking like art, the skin glistening like golden armor, but when…
When I started sprouting beans, I was convinced it was all about the light. After all, plants thrive on sunlight, right? I mean, it’s in their DNA. But as I dug deeper into sprouting beans…
Black Scallop Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) is a fast-spreading ground cover with rich purple-black foliage and striking blue flower spikes. Learn how to grow, prune, and care for this shade-loving perennial to enhance your garden’s texture…
I remember the first time I mistook a cormorant for a duck. It was a misty morning on the lake, and I spotted a sleek, dark bird gliding low on the water. “Oh look, a…
As a duck owner, I’ve spent my fair share of evenings watching my feathery companions waddle to their coop at dusk, often without a second thought. It’s one of those simple yet fascinating behaviors that…
If you’re a duck owner or just someone curious about our feathered friends, you’ve probably wondered: how long do ducks sleep at night? And, more intriguingly, can ducks even see at night? Ducks are fascinating…
The Blue Ice Bluestar, also called Amsonia X ‘Blue Ice’, is a popular perennial plant among gardeners. It has many names, including Willow Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’, Blue Dogbane ‘Blue Ice’, and Eastern Bluestar ‘Blue Ice’….
When I first got ducks, I thought I had it all figured out. Feed, shelter, maybe a kiddie pool in the yard—and boom, I’d be knee-deep in happy quackers. Turns out, ducks are quirky little…
Plum trees are like that friend who brings both joy and a bit of chaos. On one hand, you get the luscious, sweet fruit—perfect for pies, jams, or just a snack straight off the tree….