Brown howler monkeys are dropping dead by the dozens in southern Mexico. At least 138 people died between May 4 and May 21. Most of the deaths happened in places where temperatures were above 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit). Before perishing, the animals suffered convulsions, hyperthermia, and fainting, which are symptoms of dehydration. Responding … Read more
There are a lot of different kinds of planter boxes and raised beds out there, so it can be hard to tell them apart. To keep things simple, let’s stick to the most common ones. A raised garden bed is a big frame that sits on the ground and lets the soil below reach the … Read more
Well, the Snake Plant does it all. Because this little plant is so useful, we came up with 6 main ways it will make your home or office better. We also put together the best tips on how to use your Snake plant, from how to keep it healthy to how to decorate with it … Read more
Ever wonder what broccoli seeds look like? This article will take you on a fascinating journey through the world of broccoli seeds and show you how they look. Get ready to be amazed as we take a closer look at these tiny seeds that could grow one of our favorite vegetables. Get ready for a … Read more
String of pearls is an unusual succulent with nearly spherical leaves from South Africa. The plant was recently moved from the large genus Senecio (which includes succulents and common weeds like common groundsel) to the new genus Curio. It was named after the British botanist Gordon Rowley. However, it is still likely to be known … Read more
After a long, cold winter we can’t wait to get out into the garden. Often though there is not much to do or look for in early spring. That is, unless you are growing winter carrots in cold climate. Harvesting carrots is the first task at our Northern Homestead garden as soon as the snow … Read more
As winter fades and the first hints of spring start to emerge, one of the most welcome sights is the vibrant yellow blooms of forsythia bushes. Known for being one of the earliest flowering shrubs forsythias provide a pop of color and signal that warmer weather is on the way. If you’re looking to add … Read more
Lighted grapevine balls 30 inch. Comes with the 150 count, 3 sets of 50ct Brown cord LED, mini Christmas lights. Lighted Grapevine Balls 30 inch quantity. The 30-inch lighted grapevine balls come with three sets of fifty lights each. The lights are commercial-duty LED mini Christmas lights on brown wire and connect to 43 sets. … Read more
You sow beet seed in the garden, and they come up too thick. So next year you plant less seed, and what happens? They grow too thick and need thinning again. Why is it that beet seed can’t be sown so that it does not need to be thinned?. I looked closely at beet seed, … Read more
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live somewhere cold or want plants to grow faster, space them out at the shorter end of the range. If you live somewhere warm, don’t have a lot of money, or … Read more