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.
Have you ever stood over your patio or deck and just stared in awe at the years of built-up dirt? Have you ever wanted to get rid of it quickly, wanting it to look like…
I’ll be honest: walking through the grocery store these days feels like navigating a jungle without a map. Every label screams something new — organic, non-GMO, free-range, pasture-raised.It’s enough to make a chicken-lover’s head spin….
When I think of lemon trees, my mind drifts to sunny orchards, where the scent of citrus fills the air and vibrant yellow lemons dangle like sunlit jewels. It’s a vision of paradise, and thankfully,…
I’ll admit—I used to stand in front of the meat section at the grocery store, holding those bright white chicken breasts and thinking, “Did science mess with these birds?” They were so uniform, so plump,…
I remember standing in the grocery store one afternoon, staring at a pack of chicken breasts that looked more like turkey portions—thick, oversized, and oddly uniform. I held the package in my hands and thought,…
The Calathea Ornata (also known as Pinstripe Calathea) is stunning due to its beautiful pink-streaked leaves. It is a beautiful South American native plant, which can be sometimes tough for novices to grow. However, we…
I’ll admit it—when I first brought home my Meyer Improved lemon tree, it felt a little like adopting a celebrity. Everyone in the gardening world kept raving about it like it was the golden child…
If you’re anything like me, the idea of stepping out into your garden and plucking a ripe, juicy lemon straight from the tree—no matter the season—sounds like a dream come true. There’s something incredibly satisfying…
Removing weeds from the lawn, yard, or ground seems like the most tiresome work. But to have abundant crops, fruit, vegetables, or flowers from your farm, you must put those unnecessary weeds off. You can…