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Food

Grow Lights for Indoor Plants and Indoor Gardening: An Overview

Warm vs cool? “Full-spectrum?” LED, CFL, or HID? Here’s what you need to know about indoor grow lights for starting seeds, gardening inside, or houseplants.

by Brian Barth· March 2, 2018
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Food

Potting Soil Mix Explained: Ingredients and Labels

What’s in potting soil, where it comes from, and the environmental impact of each component, from coco coir and compost to perlite and peat moss.

by Brian Barth· February 26, 2018
Food

7 Perennial Herbs to Plant Now

There’s no reason to buy half-wilted herbs in plastic packages for $3 a pop they’re this easy to grow at home.

by Brian Barth· February 23, 2018
Food

Farmers Face Tough Choice as Clubroot Invades Canada’s Canola Fields

Chase profits, or avoid disaster?

by Dan Nosowitz· February 22, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Essential Oils
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All About Essential Oils: We Answer 7 Common Questions

Essential oils are gaining popularity, but what exactly are these plant-derived potions? Let’s discuss.

by Brian Barth· February 8, 2018
Farm

Wildflowers Are Definitely the Prettiest Way to Reduce Pesticide Use

And this new method might be more effective, too.

by Dan Nosowitz· February 1, 2018
Farm

The Battle for the Soybean Market Is Heating Up

One of the biggest players in the lucrative GMO soybean field is having trouble, and where there’s trouble, there’s opportunists.

by Dan Nosowitz· January 26, 2018
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Meet Ken Greene: A Book Worm With a Green Thumb:and a Passion for Seed Preservation

This former children’s librarian now runs one of the nation’s foremost seed companies.

by Annie Tomlin· January 9, 2018
Food

How to Tap Trees for Syrup

Coax the sweet stuff from a number of different specimens using a few low-tech tools and surprisingly little elbow grease.

by Frank Hyman· January 8, 2018
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