Crops & Gardening

If you dream of nurturing sunflowers that reach skyscraping heights, take a cue from Dr. Tom Heaton. As a leading sunflower breeder and supplier for Renee's Garden, Tom has spent three decades perfecting the art. His innovations have brought a...

Do you often find yourself tossing away the leftover bits of fruits and vegetables after meals? Think twice before discarding those mushroom stems, onion ends, or pineapple tops. These scraps aren't destined for the trash or compost pile; you can...

There's nothing more frustrating than tending to your tomato plants and daydreaming about perfect sandwiches or fresh caprese salads, only to discover large, unsightly cracks on your nearly ripe tomatoes. This often happens seemingly overnight, especially after heavy rainfall,...

Nothing compares to the joy of plucking a sun-ripened tomato straight from your own garden. Not only are these plants prolific, but they are also fairly straightforward to cultivate. However, consistently producing an abundant harvest requires some dedication and...

Are you tired of the endless cycle of mowing, watering, and treating your grass lawn? Many homeowners are ditching their high-maintenance, thirsty lawns in favor of more sustainable, eco-friendly options that are easier to care for, especially in dry...

As you prepare to plant tomatoes in your garden this season, consider an unexpected addition to your gardening tools – a fish head. While it may seem surprising, fish heads and tomatoes make an excellent team, not in the...

This year, I've really gotten into gardening, especially focusing on flowers alongside my regular duties at a gardening job where we also cultivate organic vegetables. There's a special charm in caring for both perennial and annual blooms like in...

Gardening is full of old wives' tales and tips, but not all of them stand up in practice. However, one gardening technique that consistently proves effective is planting tomatoes either horizontally in a shallow trench or deeply in the...

Hemp is truly a remarkable plant with a multitude of uses. Cultivated for thousands of years, this versatile crop has found its way into everything from textiles and plant-based milks to biodegradable plastics and CBD products. Not only is it...

Dandelions are a ubiquitous part of our landscape, and whether you view them as a delightful wildflower or a pesky weed, there's no denying their resilience and adaptability. These humble plants are remarkable, possessing diverse uses that were widely recognized...