The purpose of this article, is to find out if you actually need to soak microgreen seeds prior to planting. Pre-soaking seeds is practiced because it softens the protective shell of the seeds and allows them to germinate easier. But do we NEED to soak …
In this article, you will learn a quick and inexpensive way to build a raised garden bed. This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the supplies you will need, and how to build your own raised bed today! This time of year, right now, is …
We eat a lot of honey in my house. We literally go through about 4-5 pounds per week. I have a spoonful every morning and I have energy until the afternoon! It is an amazing agricultural product (see our recent article on 8 Little …
Are your seedlings outgrowing their starter pots? If the weather is still too cold to plant outside, you may have to transfer them to bigger pots until it warms up. If you haven’t done this before, don’t worry. Today we are going to talk about …
There are SO many reasons why Ag education should be a top priority. The FFA organization is celebrating its 90th anniversary soon, and in that time has grown to 670,000 members. Obviously, Agricultural Education is nothing new. But as of late it has been widely …
Oh, sweet honey. You may have heard it referred to as liquid gold, and this couldn’t be more accurate. Honey is one of nature’s most valuable gifts for so many reasons, and its uses go way beyond just sweetening your coffee. Here are 8 interesting …
Have you ever pulled a carton of eggs out of the fridge and had to wonder if they were still good or not? Whether you’re cooking, baking, or just plain starving, you need to know NOW. Luckily, I have the answer for you! In his …
In this article, I will walk you through how to grow, cure, and harvest your own garlic right in your backyard! Garlic has been used for centuries as food, as medicine, as a food preservative and in many cultures to ward off evil spirits, werewolves, …
Learn how to plant your garden herbs in paper pots with biodegradable starter pots made from recycled newspaper. It’s that time of year again and I couldn’t be more excited! Now is the time we actually start to get some seeds planted. It’s recommended to …
By Terry Wheeler Once when I was walking with my father I saw a dandelion that had grown up through a six-inch, concrete sidewalk. I was amazed. My father told me that, that was the power of nature. It is unstoppable. In the movie Jurassic …