Climate and Hardiness Zones: The Key To A Garden’s Survival Through All Seasons
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Tiger Nuts: A Homegrown, Climate-Friendly Superstar
The Geography of Indoor Growing
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COP15 Reaches Historic Agreement At UN Nature Summit In Montreal
Taking On The Global Climate Crisis
After four years of apathy toward the United States’ climate crisis, a new administration in Washington is trying to make good on the country’s years-old pledge to reduce carbon emissions drastically. China, America’s top political rival and world polluter, sees an opening to exploit the U.S.’ erratic climate policy. China’s demands that the U.S. improve […]
Using Climate And Irrigation As Crop Steering Tools Through Flowering And Fruiting
When using climate and irrigation as tools, crop steering can be applied to plants at every growth stage, from cuttings and seedlings to fruit and flower production. People often ask me for my recommended recipe for managing irrigation, climate, and nutrients. Growers are often understandably disappointed with my reply: it depends! It all comes back […]
Rain Gardens Are A Climate-Friendly Solution To Heavy Downpours
The Problem With Rainwater Runoff When it rains, much of that water ends up in storm drains, ponds, streams, and lakes. Unfortunately, the water runs over roofs, driveways, lawns, roads and other surfaces, picking up fertilizers, chemicals, garbage and bacteria. Water in storm drains isn’t treated, so whatever particles the water picks up from the […]
Hugelkultur Gardens: No-Dig, Less Work, And Great Yields
Are you looking for a gardening method with no back-breaking work or expensive inputs? Then look no further than Hugelkultur! This no-dig technique has been around for centuries and involves creating thriving gardens from woody debris and other natural materials found around the yard. You’ll not only recycle logs, branches, and fallen leaves, but you’ll […]
Want To Save The World? Start By Saving The Soil
What is “Living Soil”? It seems like a concept that has been gaining momentum in the 21st century. I won’t get into the dust bowl history and how “soil conservation” became a mainstay of conventional agriculture, although I encourage you to read up on it. I want to fast forward to a time when “Soil […]
Making The Environment Happy With Low-Carbon Gardens
As we look forward to the 2022 growing season, sustainability and sound environmental practices are again trending amongst gardeners worldwide. Of course, a garden of any kind is a step in the right direction, but why not impress Mother Nature a little more with a low-carbon garden? What’s A Low-Carbon Garden? A low-carbon garden involves […]
The Rise Of Eco-Anxiety: How Can We Learn To Cope?
These days, it’s hard not to feel stressed about the environment. The world is heating too quickly, and major weather events like hurricanes, flooding, drought, and forest fires are all too common. In some places, heat waves and pollution levels are causing health problems. Food waste and overconsumption are significant issues too. We are at […]
Climate Action: Why Urban Areas Need To Plant More Trees
When it comes to trees and their environmental benefits, it’s their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen that gets all the headlines. But their ability to lower the temperature in urban areas shouldn’t be overlooked, and in Vancouver, Canada, it isn’t. Hot Summer This past summer, British Columbia experienced heat like never before. High […]