Pesticides are chemicals used to control “pests.” Pests can refer to weeds, insects or diseases. Basically, pests encompass anything that threatens the healthy growth of a crop or has the potential to reduce the yield or quality of the crop. Controlling weeds is a big concern because weeds are the number one yield-robbing pest. That […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9GC7Dt2_oI Food regulation is far more complex and detailed than most people imagine. It’s the entire oversight process of your food from its very inception all the way until it reaches your mouth. This encompasses the production process (how it is grown or made), trade (where your food comes from and how it gets to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rseU5hc52w There are thousands of insects out there. Beetles, caterpillars, honeybees and many, many more. The average farmer’s field is home to a lot of those insects. Some of them are actually good for the crop, yet a few can be harmful; these are called pests. The good insects are generally those that eat the

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKvTAG38SfM GMOs are relatively new and, like anything new, there are conflicting viewpoints about many issues surrounding the use of these plants. One area that draws a lot of attention is whether these GMO plants and the foods that contain them are safe to eat. There is no data to indicate that consumption of GMOs

Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that would typically fail miserably in the dry, drafty environment of the average home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdWk_-V1SB0 When farmers plant their crops they generally worry about three things that could prevent a good yield: insects, weeds and weather. Most of the GM crops grown around the world today address problems caused by insects or weeds (although some GMOs are currently being tested for enhanced nutrition). When it comes to insects, there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiHreVTjS58&t=19s GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. Let’s break it down word by word. Genetically refers to genes. Genes are made up of DNA, which is a set of instructions for how cells grow and develop. Second is Modified. This implies that some change or tweak has been made. Lastly, we have the word Organism.

Why are my indoor plants dropping leaves? What is the reason why some  of my indoor plant leaves are brown on the edges? Incorrect lighting is a possible cause for these indoor plant problems.  Learn about indoor lighting, how to care for plants based upon what direction your windows face, and types of plants for

You’ve made the effort to add native plants to your landscape, increasing biodiversity and enhancing habitat. Well done! You deserve some recognition, and the Indiana Native Plant Society can provide the means to show off your native garden as an example for others. Step one is to get your Grow Indiana Natives native garden certification.

Spring may seem a long way off, but if you are excited for spring gardening, why not start planning now? Serious gardeners have been formulating their plans all winter long. Whether you fancy yourself growing vegetables or flowers, here are a few tips to get you started. First of all, if you have never done