More than half of what we carelessly throw into the trash is organic matter, which if composted, can produce rich top soil for our plants. U...
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Lemongrass, medicine and mosquitoes
Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be ...
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Rice paddy field terraces in Southeast Asia
The construction of Rice Terraces date back to ancient times. Terraced fields are used widely in rice farming in east, south, and southeast ...
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How to grow beautiful Orchidaceae or Orchid plants?
Many orchids are relatively easy to grow, and given the right care will give a long-lasting flower display. Orchidaceae is a diverse and wid...
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How to grow Yams? Consume this tuber and learn its benefits.
Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea that form edible tubers. These are perennial herbaceous vines cultivate...
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Planting during full moon. Superstition & folklore.
It’s no secret that when it comes to being superstitious, farmers are one of the groups that lead the pack. From predicting the weather to...
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Make your own soil conditioner
Soil conditioners repair damaged soil and help maintain the soil quality for plant life. Over time soil will become compacted soil. Conditio...
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How to grow vanilla plants?
Vanilla plants are climbing plants that prefer high humidity and bright, indirect sunlight. They also require ample water and extremely warm...
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Manure, Poop, Shit! An organic treat.
Many gardeners use manure instead of processed fertilizers. Manure is the ultimate in organic gardening. It has both advantages and drawback...
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The humble coconut & its many uses
The coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many uses of its different parts and found throughout the tropics and subtropi...
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Free range chicken for eggs and meats
There's nothing new about raising free-range poultry, of course. It used to be done that way all over. A natural part of every old-time ...
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Bean Sprouts. Grow it & Cook it fresh.
Bean sprouts are a common ingredient, especially in Eastern Asian cuisine, made from sprouting beans. The typical bean sprout is made from t...
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Millipedes, Centipedes, compost Bugs and Chickens
Some folks confuse millipedes with centipedes. These two groups of many-legged, creepy-crawlies belong to different arthropod classes. Milli...
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Making compost from sugarcane fiber waste
Sugarcane fiber waste or bagasse is what is left after juice extraction. Sugarcane is a tree-free renewable resource. Historically, bagasse ...
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Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening
Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for pest control, pollination, providing hab...
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