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 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…
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…