There is concern that composting produces carbon dioxide and we all know that CO2 contributes to climate change. Does this…
I am sure you have seen the memes on social media; Dandelions are the first food for bees. “Don’t pick dandelions…
A few years ago I saw my first posting about the use of neonicotinoides (neonics) on horticultural plants. I knew people were…
Scientists used genetic manipulation to add a rabbit gene into a houseplant to increase its ability to remove toxic VOC…
There is a great movement afoot for creating bee friendly gardens. People not only want to provide flowers, water and a…
If you spend time understanding the science behind Roundup and glyphosate, its active ingredient, you soon realize that this…
In the search for a peat moss alternative, coir, also called coco coir, is the one that is most often discussed. Coir is made…
The horticulture industry is being blamed for depleting peat reserves and environmentalists are calling for a stop on using…
There is a lot of talk these days about the environmental impact of using peat and peat moss in horticulture. We are told to…