10 Wild Edible Greens to Harvest- Foraging Plants
My friend Eric Joseph Lewis - plant educator, avid forager, permaculturist and Earth lover - shares his top 10 wild edible greens, specifically for the Mid-Atlantic. We filmed this video in Maryland. 1. Stinging nettle: Urtica dioica, gracilis, and Laportea...
10 Frost Resistant Vegetables to Grow in Winter
You can Grow these 10 Frost Resistant Vegetables in Winter! Winter is not considered an optimal time for growing, however this is not true for all plants. Some plants like the cold and . In this video, I am covering 10 frost resistant vegetables you can grow in...
Look after those Earthworms
Earthworms play a crucial role in improving soil quality, and every farmer should try to maintain a healthy population of these remarkable creatures. Earthworms are long, segmented worms belonging to the phylum Annelida. More than 2 000 species have been identified...
Growing a Pecan Tree in your Garden
Pecans are not only delicious; they are amongst the healthiest nuts available, says vegetable specialist Bill Kerr. Few people consider planting a pecan nut tree in their garden, as it takes a number of years to become productive. Yet this is a crop that’s well...
General Autumn Garden Tasks and Care | Part 2
What To Plant in Autumn Bulbs Plant winter and spring-flowering bulbs available now (generally available in-store from April). Prepare soil by mixing in compost and bone meal or vermicast before planting. Feed with a flower bulb food immediately after planting and...
General Autumn Garden Tasks and Care | Part 1
General Autumn Garden Tasks and Care Lift and divide summer flowering perennials such as Agapanthus, Hemerocallis, Iris, Arums and Cannas in order to ensure prolific flowering in Spring. Cut their foliage back by one third. Pull weeds up regularly before they go to...
Companion Herbs For Winter Veggies
Leafy greens like cabbage, spinach, kale, cauliflower and celery are all happy growing together. But planting them with herbs such as rosemary, mint and dill creates a healthier environment and encourages better growth. Other companion plants like marigolds and...
Growing Food in Urban Small Spaces – Urban Gardening
Growing Food in Urban Small Spaces guest video by Luay of Urban Farm and Kitchen. This video is the first in the Humans Who Grow Food and Rob Greenfield series. Humans Who Grow Food features stories of home gardeners, farmers and community gardens across borders...
Agribusiness confidence plummets amid market disruptions
Despite improved output and export earnings, agribusiness confidence has fallen to the lowest level since the 2009 financial crisis, due to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global pandemic. The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell from...
Good news for landowners defending ‘vexatious’ land claims
South African landowners who previously had to personally foot the bill for legal fees to successfully defend themselves against vexatious or frivolous land claims, will now have the option to request a court to award costs orders against the state or its legal...
