Cultural Methods of Pest Control

Cultural Methods of Pest Control

Cultural controls are methods of managing pest populations that have been used for a long time. Although natural pesticides were being used to control pests, these methods were quickly abandoned when synthetic pesticides were developed. There was little research done...
Canning Pears for Food Storage

Canning Pears for Food Storage

Canned pears are preserved by peeling, slicing, and hot packing them into canning jars with a light syrup. The jars are then processed in a water-bath canner to make them shelf-stable. How to Tell When Pears are Ready to Harvest Pears are different from most fruit...
Galangal Plant Care: Growing Ginger’s Cousin

Galangal Plant Care: Growing Ginger’s Cousin

All About Galangal There are two types of galangal you could choose to grow, lets compare them. One type of plant is more popular than the other. Greater Galangal The most familiar type of galangal is probably the one used in culinary applications. This plant is...
How to Grow Beets from Seed to Harvest

How to Grow Beets from Seed to Harvest

Beets are a type of vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are red or golden in color and have a sweet and earthy flavor. Roots: -Can be cooked by roasting or boiling -Can be used in salads, soups, stews, or as a side dish -Good source of riboflavin as well...
How To Grow Sugar Snap Peas

How To Grow Sugar Snap Peas

There are three main types of peas: English peas, snow peas, and sugar snap peas. In today's lesson, we will learn how to grow sugar snap peas. Sugar snap peas are a type of bean that is grown in the United States and Canada. They are known for their sweetness and for...