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5 days ago · Choosing easy plants that kids can grow from seeds can make gardening fun and educational. This article will provide you with 15 best and easiest choices and essential tips to help your child grow their own plants.
2 days ago · Pollination is like nature's superpower. It happens when busy bees, butterflies, birds, and even the wind carry tiny grains called pollen from one flower to another. When pollen lands on a flower's stigma (like its sticky landing pad), it travels down to the flower's ovary where seeds start to form. This magical process helps plants grow new ...
20 hours ago · The youth play a pivotal role in this ongoing transformation. South Kivu’s farmers struggle with unpredictable climates, poor soils, and limited access to quality inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Traditional farming generally results in low yields and greater vulnerability to pests and diseases.
2 days ago · Bermudagrass germinates in seven to 10 days and is established in five to six weeks. Walts adds that Bermudagrass can be a bit of a nitrogen hog, requiring ample nutrition through fertilization throughout the growing season to maintain its healthy appearance. Bermudagrass prefers sunny lawns and can be intolerant of shady spots, says Walts.
1 day ago · They have a beauty and resilience that modern seeds often lack. Plus, growing heirloom flowers supports biodiversity. Many modern plants are bred for uniformity. This means fewer varieties and less genetic diversity. Heirloom flowers help keep a wide range of plant species alive. This diversity is crucial for a healthy environment.
5 days ago · The Let’s Grow! project, supported by the Ganesha Foundation and led by Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS), is transforming the lives of young farmers in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, through a powerful combination of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and life skills training.
1 day ago · Vegetable seed companies have now bred new varieties of butternut for growth in the Northern and Western Cape provinces’ autumn and winter growing seasons. Trial plantings of these varietals have shown great success in producing high yields over these colder and wet seasons with only the use of a frost cover during the coldest periods.
