Watch as zucchini grows in a homemade hydroponic system over 61 days! This automated setup features a bottom-watering pot and a timed pump, reducing refills and ensuring healthy growth. Perfect for ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Hydroponics and aquaponics are innovative agricultural techniques that enable plant cultivation without the use of soil, offering sustainable solutions for food production in various environments.

Forget backyard farming, soil under your nails and playing the gardening guessing game. There’s a way to grow your own produce in the comfort of your home without the backache, without the endless war ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Some pioneering farmers and ranchers, however, have decided to ditch synthetic chemicals and adopt regenerative practices to protect the agricultural ecosystem and promote biodiversity. This includes ...

Have you ever thought about the possibility of growing plants without soil? This innovative technology, known as hydroponics, has been around for a long time, but it's still a relatively new concept ...

The Wednesday Corvallis farmers’ market has tables selling fruits, vegetables, honey and other trinkets and treats. Cynthia Dort’s table displays some more unusual items, including worms in bins of ...

Sweet tea is a Southern staple and many homes will have a pitcher at the ready for guests stopping by. While there are plenty of tasty store-bought brands (see some of our favorites here), most ...