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.
I never thought I’d find myself digging up a tree I’d watched grow for years, but life (and landscaping) has a way of throwing curveballs. When the time came to relocate my beloved plum tree,…
As a duck owner, there’s nothing more important than making sure your feathered friends stay healthy and happy, no matter the season. While ducks are tough little creatures, winter can still pose a challenge if…
The Blue Light® Clematis is also called the Clematis ‘Vanso’ Plant Patent #15,953 or Clematis ‘Juuli’. It belongs to the Integrifolia Group and is known as Clematis x diversifolia ‘Juuli’ and Small-Flowered Clematis. This climber…
The Autumn Moon Fullmoon Maple is also called Acer Shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon.’ It’s known as Golden Full Moon Maple, Full Moon Maple ‘Aureum,’ Golden Shirasawa Maple, and Acer japonicum ‘Aureum.’ It belongs to the Acer…
Let’s face it: when most people think of poultry, they picture a plump, golden-brown chicken sizzling on the dinner plate. It’s the classic staple, the go-to option for almost every meal. Duck, on the other…
When I first brought ducks into my backyard flock, I didn’t know what to expect. I figured they’d waddle around, splash in their kiddie pool, and maybe lay an egg or two. What I didn’t…
The Blue Sapphire Ceanothus, or Ceanothus X ‘Blue Sapphire,’ is a popular tree among gardeners. It’s also known as Himalayan Cedar ‘Aurea,’ Deodar Cedar ‘Aurea,’ Golden Himalayan Cedar, and Golden Deodar Cedar. This tree is…
When I first brought home a few ducks, I figured keeping their little pond clean would be a once-a-week chore at most. But within hours, their water turned from crystal clear to something that looked…
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…