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.
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Sometimes, when you look at your asparagus patch with wonder, you might notice that it’s stalks are reaching for the sky. Many homegardeners who love asparagus may be concerned when they see asparagus that is…
Have you ever wished you could pick fresh mint leaves from your garden or kitchen window sill? But were you dissatisfied with how small the leaves were? Mint’s delicious smell and cool taste can make…
Imagine walking through a field of mint plants that are all blooming, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of spearmint and peppermint. The bright purple and white flowers gently sway in the…
Nothing quite dampens the zeal of a home gardener or fruit lover. It’s discovering their nurtured peaches succumbing to early decay. The frustration is real, the disappointment palpable – yet fear not! In “The Mystery…