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Livestock are curious, ignorant creatures. Often out on pasture for extended periods of time, they can get into all manner of trouble. Toxic plants, insecticides, herbicides and other poisons can make animals ill or even kill them. Knowing what to ...

It might be cold outside, but there’s plenty you can still do to keep the “gardening spirit” going year round. Performing these simple winter chores will keep your plants in tip-top shape and ready for spring. 1. Inspect your houseplants ...

Who says you can’t grow a great variety of crops inside the comfort of your own home? For many urban and city dwellers, lack of an outside space can be a disheartening reality, and if there isn’t a community garden ...

Fall is the best time of the year to dig roots to be used as herbal medicine. They have been compacting nutrients and other healing properties all summer long, so now roots are vigorous and large. When digging roots, be ...

The pro-vegetarian scene is heating up with the arrival of the egg substitute Beyond Eggs. It is made from a host of plants including sorghum, peas and beans, and is designed to taste and feel exactly like real eggs. Well, ...

You’ve probably heard the arguments for organic produce and food versus inorganic varieties, but what about organic fertilizers? Walk down a garden center aisle and you’re faced with a dizzying array of choices when it comes to fertilizers. Sometimes, choosing ...

Growing rare and endangered plants is a rewarding experience that allows us gardeners to take on our role as stewards of the land. This stewardship can be taken a step even further as some gardeners choose to use their skills ...

Aloe vera (Aloe barbendensis) has been used for more than 6,000 years to treat a variety of ailments, from burns to indigestion. In fact, this humble plant was so highly regarded by the Greeks that it fueled Alexander the Great’s ...

It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the cost of food has skyrocketed over the last couple of years. It seems that every time you go into the store that the cost of at least one thing on your ...

Recent studies have proven that having indoor plants can actually be beneficial to your health. This isn’t necessarily very hard to believe, and most of us already have faith in their powers. They add color and life to our homes, ...