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.
Are your cucumber leaves yellowing despite having seemingly ideal growing conditions? Yellowing cucumber leaves can be a frustrating problem for growers, but it’s important to understand that it’s a symptom of a larger issue. Whether…
Ori: When to Plant Lavender Lavender is a super plant that can be used in food, as a spice, as medicine, as a decoration, or just to smell good. When planted in a row, they…
A popular plant all over the world is lavender. There are 47 different species of lavender, with the three most popular being English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), and Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)….
Lavender is a popular aromatic perennial that is often used as a border plant and has value because its strong, fragrant smell brings bees and other pollinators to gardens. With the wide variety of bloom…
Lavender is a fragrant plant that has been used for a long time in many different ways. Lavender is used in everything from cooking and aromatherapy to medicine and beauty products because of its unique…
Green beans come in different sizes, shapes, and colors and have different names, including wax beans, French beans, string beans, bush beans, pole beans, and haricots verts. All of these can be called green beans…
Green beans are a popular and versatile vegetable that can be grown in a variety of climates and soil types. But have you ever wondered how tall and big green bean plants can grow? The…
Green beans are easy to grow and can be grown from seed or from transplants. Bush green beans should be spaced about four inches apart when planting, with rows being at least 18 inches apart. …
It may be thrilling and fulfilling to grow bush beans in your home garden. When the beans are planted, a period of eager anticipation begins that will last until the beans have reached their full…