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.
There’s something magical about winter landscapes—the hush, the frost, the skeletal silhouettes of trees wrapped in silver mist. But a few years ago, I felt something missing: color. Not just evergreen dullness or snow-blanketed branches….
Are you interested in exploring the world of vertical farming? We’ve got you covered with this all-inclusive reference guide that introduces you to this promising new method for feeding a household or the world’s population…
I remember the first time I bit into a Chick-fil-A sandwich—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with that unmistakable flavor that had me hooked from the first chew. It became one…
Ah, catnip. That leafy little rebel in the garden. One minute, it’s a gentle herb minding its own business. Next thing you know, it’s sprawling out like it owns the joint, summoning neighborhood cats like…
The Italian Oregano, otherwise known as the Origanum Vulgare or Oregano, Wild Marjoram, English Marjoram, Grove Marjoram , Pot Marjoram, Wintersweet, is a somewhat well known herb plant native to the United Kingdom. Best known…
Let me be honest—the first time I heard “bioengineered chicken,” my mind immediately jumped to sci-fi images of featherless Franken-chickens growing in lab vats. But after digging into the science (and talking to actual food…
The Round-Leaved Beech, or Fagus Sylvatica ‘Rotundifolia,’ is a popular ornamental grass. Another name is Blue Fescue ‘Beyond Blue,’ which refers to Festuca glauca ‘Casca11’ PP23307. Gardening fans around the world know this plant well….
I used to spend weekends sweating under the sun, dragging heavy bags of grass clippings to the curb, convinced I was doing my lawn a favor. It felt productive—until I realized I was literally throwing…
The Boxleaf Euonymus, also called Euonymus Japonicus ‘Microphyllus’ or Euphorbia ‘Diamond Delight,’ is a popular perennial plant for gardeners worldwide. This perennial is famous for being low maintenance and growing slowly. It will brighten up…