Summer Pruning of Apple Trees
Pruning fruit trees in summer results in less vigorous regrowth and maintains the trees’ general size and shape. When pruning apple trees, it is important to keep in mind that, from a pruning (more…)
Archive for February, 2018
Preventing Spread of the Queensland Fruit Fly
QFF depositing eggs in a tomato. Photo: J. Newman, M. Schultz
Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) are tropical Queensland rain forest insects, that need the fruit of a plant to host their young in order (more…)
March In Your Patch
March, the month named after Mars, the Roman God of War, is an excellent month to wage war on your patch. Be it ripping out the weeds, mulching up a storm, or popping in a plethora of plants, (more…)
Mental, Emotional, and Physical Benefits of Organic Food
Organic Food eating comes with a wide array of benefits that not only include better physical health but also emotional and mental health as well. Having an all natural diet can work wonders for (more…)
Malabar Spinach Research Project
A great spinach to grow in summer as an alternative to English spinach, which can struggle in the heat, is Malabar spinach, also known as Ceylon spinach or vine spinach. Its berries contain (more…)
Ginseng Differences and Benefits – How to Choose the Best Ginseng for Your Needs
Ginseng is known as an adaptogenic herb. An adaptogen is an herb that regulates and helps the body handle stress and maintain vitality. Adaptogens are used for long term revitalization and not (more…)
Parasites-How Do You Know if You Have Worms and What to Do About Them
I had a client a while back who had this question for me: “I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting menstrual cramps the last few months and I don’t usually have them. Can you tell me what you think (more…)
Things That Stunt Your Growth
If you want to increase your height, it is important to avoid the things that can stunt your growth. Doing so, will help you to squeeze out the necessary HGH or human growth hormone that your pituitary (more…)
Create Computer Games – Get Started on Creating Your Own Virtual Worlds
I’ve always loved video games, ever since I first played them on a friend’s computer in the afternoon after elementary school. There’s something almost magical about the fact (more…)
Balancing Pregnancy, Life, and Work
Have you ever walked into a room or sat at your desk and looked at the pile of crap that has to get done? As you’re standing there you wonder how in the world can two people, who feel like they (more…)