Smudge sticks originate from Native American culture. Native Americans smudge on a regular basis, both in ceremonies and at home as a blessing and cleansing for the space and the people in it. Smudge sticks are made of dried sage in most cases; however, you can also prep them with […]
What if we were able to closely track plants’ health, similarly to when we use a monitor to track our heartbeat? According to researchers, they’re closer to achieving this goal by using a microsensor that can be inserted into stems and leaves of crops to monitor their health and productivity. […]
Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that’s a naturally occurring compound in some mushrooms. It’s been studied as a possible treatment for depression for years now. However, the exact way it works in the brain and its benefits remain unclear. But, this new study done at Yale is looking to change […]
When you’re not in the mood to compost food scraps, you may be able to use them to make concrete! At least this is what researchers hope to achieve in the near future. In fact, they’re closer to the end goal. They’ve found a method to use fruit and veggie […]
While harvesting his wheat and canola farm near Crosby in North Dakota, Lane Unhjem went into a cardiac arrest when his combine caught fire. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but his crops remained unharvested. This is where his friends, neighbors, and family members stepped in. They wasted no […]
Tending to veggies isn’t new to John Fallon, a Beverly Farms native who learned to grow his own crops when he was a child. He helped his Irish immigrant dad tend their backyard garden and learned all the tricks of the trade. Half a century later, he’s using those farming […]
According to a research done in Singapore, consuming mushrooms more than twice per week may help us avert memory and language issues happening after the age of 60. Namely, it’s believed that a one-of-kind antioxidant found in mushrooms is the ‘culprit’ for their brain-protective benefits. The researchers concluded that the […]
According to a recent study, gardening is an amazing way to spend the same energy amount as if you were in the gym! What’s more, the scientists concluded that regular gardening is linked with better well-being, lower stress, and higher physical activity. Why You Should Garden more often? The study […]
Bumblebees are doing more than just bumbling around our gardens-they’re assessing plants and checking out which flowers are the richest with pollen and nectar. The relationship between flowers and pollinators goes back some 130 million years. When checking out plants, these insects leave behind scent marks that inform them which […]
Thanks to this hack using those inexpensive plastic laundry baskets, you can plant and grow your own strawberry batches easily. With some stuff you already have at home, you can plant and grow strawberries in the comfort of your own home without spending a small fortune. Strawberries aren’t overly needy […]