Organic, synthetic, pellets, powder, liquid - there's a dizzying array of plant feeds available, and they all seem to have different benefits! So how do you know which is best for your crops? … [Read more...] about The Most Effective Organic Fertilizers: Which is Best?
Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days
Zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that packs a huge nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and its mild flavor makes it a versatile ingredient for a wide variety of dishes. This raw zucchini salad is quick to assemble and packs a ton of flavor -- a perfect side dish for your Memorial Day cookout. Bulk it up with toasted pine nuts or cashews, or … [Read more...] about Raw zucchini salad: Fresh and easy for warm spring days
Broadband that blankets the earth
People have dreamed of global broadband for decades, but it's becoming a possibility today, according to GeekWire.Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and SpaceX founder Elon Musk are both going after the opportunity with their time and money, hoping that one day, every single person on earth can have high speed broadband.The problems, according to aerospace engineer David Patterson, are … [Read more...] about Broadband that blankets the earth
Safety first for fireworks and kids
Independence Day is coming, and for many families, that means fireworks, big and small. If handled improperly, fireworks can cause serious injury, so if you do enjoy a fireworks show at home, carefully follow some safety precautions to make sure that you and your kids can have a fun, injury-free night. * First, make sure that fireworks are legal in your area. According to … [Read more...] about Safety first for fireworks and kids
Keep these invasive plants out of your garden
It's pretty, it would look great in your garden, and since your local garden center carries it, there's no way it's a destructive invasive species, right?Not necessarily. According to Epic Gardening, while garden centers are mostly knowledgeable about the plants that they sell and most don't carry invasive species, destructive plants slip through the cracks all the time, and … [Read more...] about Keep these invasive plants out of your garden