There's a reason why sugarcane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world - it's a sweet treat. Grown in the billions of tons, it provides up to 70 percent of the world's commercial ...
Goosegrass: How to Plant and Use This Beneficial “Weed”
I used to think that goosegrass was an annoying weed that stuck to my socks anytime I walked outside. It grows anywhere from paths and gardens to disturbed areas and lawns. It returns every year ...
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Crown and Root Gall
When you think about how many pests and diseases can affect your food gardens, you could be forgiven for thinking it's easier just to buy all your groceries and forget about gardening. Crown and ...
Psyllids: How to Spot, Treat and Control this Prolific Garden Pest
When most gardeners think of common pests, they usually think of aphids, scale, snails, and slugs. You don't often hear people talking about psyllids. The truth is, even if you've been gardening for ...
Growing Durian Tree: How to Raise This Incredibly Unique Fruit
When I told my wife I wanted to grow durian, she asked why. Traveling through Asia, there are signs banning durian from public transport, hotels, and other areas. In other words, not everyone is a ...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Grasshoppers in Your Garden
As an experienced and avid gardener, I expect to see all sorts of pests and diseases in my vegetable patch. I take them all in my stride, but there's one pest that really makes me anxious, and it's ...
The Most Common Problems When Growing Lettuce (and How to Fix Them)
I love all things salad, so I grow a lot of lettuce to keep myself in supply. Most of the time, you get a great harvest because it's such an easy plant to grow. Unfortunately, you also run up against ...
Grape Pests and Diseases: How to Beat, Treat and Avoid Them
People have been growing grapes for centuries. From wineries to table grapes, this indispensable fruit conjures up visions of hillsides planted with old, knurled vines or Romans snacking on them while ...
10 Steps You Shouldn’t Ignore When Starting an Orchard
I started my orchard with little planning. I figured, "how hard can it be?" As various problems appeared over the years, I realized that many of the issues could have been avoided with a little ...