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07/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Common edible plants for urban foraging (plus foraging tips)
You don’t have to leave the city to forage for edible plants. Suburban and even urban areas can have a variety of edible plants you can turn to in times of need because of green spaces like yards and parks. Listed below are five common wild edibles that can be found in urban areas nationwide. […]
07/12/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Weed-free gardening: 4 tips for effective weed control
Weeds are a gardener’s worst nightmare. For starters, they compete with plants for nutrients and water. Weeds can also overrun a garden if left unchecked. As such, weeds can cause plants to wither or stunt their growth. Fortunately, there are many ways to get rid of weeds and prevent them from coming back without having to […]
07/06/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
This fascinating off-grid lamp is powered by photosynthesis
Dutch designer Ermi van Oers has created an off-grid lamp that uses a living plant to produce light. The device, dubbed “Living Light,” uses microorganisms of plant origin to convert the chemical energy that a plant naturally produces during photosynthesis into an electric current. The lamp is fully self-sufficient, meaning it doesn’t have to be plugged […]
07/06/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
12 Shrubs and trees you should have in your permaculture garden
Permaculture, a portmanteau of “permanent agriculture,” is a method of gardening that enables plants to take care of each other and of the garden as a whole. In a permaculture garden, each plant has a specific purpose. Some plants are used exclusively for food. Others are planted for medicine. Some plants are even used to attract […]
06/28/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
6 Best containers for growing vegetables
Terracotta pots, footed tubs and hanging baskets overflowing with fragrant flowers add appeal to a garden. But container gardening also serves a practical purpose. It’s ideal for those with little or no garden space. In addition to growing flowers, gardeners limited to balconies, patios or windowsills can also produce a variety of vegetable crops in containers. Herbs like […]
06/08/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Seed starting 101: 4 Good reasons to start seeds indoors
Though it’s possible to grow a vegetable garden by buying seedlings from your local garden center, it’s better to start your garden by growing seeds indoors. For one, it’s way cheaper than buying seedlings every time you want to grow something. Plus, you can buy seeds for more varieties than you will find for sale […]
05/25/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
See-through solar cells can generate power while helping plants grow
New research out of North Carolina State University showed that it is possible to grow lettuce in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power. Published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science, the study demonstrates the feasibility of installing see-through organic solar cells on the roofs of greenhouses to generate electricity without stunting plant growth. Moreover, these see-through […]
04/30/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Top 5 vegetables that are cheaper to grow than buy
Organic fruits and vegetables have become increasingly popular in recent years as consumers look for healthier options. Aside from being more nutritious than conventional produce, organic foods are grown without using chemical pesticides that are harmful to human health. But organic foods don’t come cheap. They can put a serious dent in your wallet over time. […]
04/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
4 Easy ways to control weeds without using toxic chemical herbicides
Weed overgrowth is a gardener’s worst nightmare. However, conventional weedkillers like Roundup have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer. Toxic chemicals in conventional weed killers can also leach into crops for consumption and pose a health risk. Herbicides can also contaminate groundwater. But there are better methods of controlling weed growth. Below are four […]
04/27/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
New research shows plants grow just fine in solar cell greenhouses
Greenhouses fitted with semitransparent organic solar cells (ST-OSCs) can generate power for heating without affecting plant growth, according to new research from North Carolina State University (NCSU). Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, it demonstrated that ST-OSCs could turn greenhouses into energy-neutral structures by capturing energy from wavelengths of light not used by plants during photosynthesis. ST-OSCs don’t affect plant growth The […]
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