Hyacinth bean vine grows quickly and acts as an ornamental plant, food source, butterfly magnet, and as a beautiful privacy hedge. It likes enough water with good drainage, but the soil should be moist, not wet, so as not to drown in heat. Early summer growth with flowers and stems continues through the summer. As … Read more
The WSU Clam County Master Gardener Program is accepting applications through Friday, November 25th. The program looks to invest in creating leaders who meet the needs of their communities, with Master Gardeners serving as ambassadors to help the WSU Clallam County Extension Service provide accurate and environmentally sustainable horticulture advice and tools to support a … Read more
Image source: Getty Images of S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on track to record a small gain. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index rose 0.1% to 6,807 points. Listed below are four ASX stocks that are outperforming most today. Here’s why they arise: Australian Strategic Holdings (Hldngs) Ltd (ASX: ASM) Australian Strategic Materials shares … Read more
October 25—John Samp, as he reveals his retirement plans, is interrupted by a woman in the store who shakes her head. “No, you can’t sell it!” she shouted. “We’re getting a little bit of that,” Samp said with a laugh. “…we have loyal customers.” Since 1985, John and his wife, Rosie, have operated the Erickson … Read more
Moore’s Teacher Write-Ups is a series of local educators highlighting the women and men who are raising our next generation and entrust our children to them every day. Bradley Kidd has been a teacher for 18 years. He started in Lee County for two years, then taught at Union Pines for seven years, and came … Read more
Contrary to echoes of defeat in some areas, the National Food and Drug Administration and Regulatory Agency has reiterated that its regulatory work regarding pesticides and agricultural chemicals is going on without a hitch. NAFDAC, in a press release by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Tuesday, called attention to the activities of the community, … Read more
Alexandria, Va of American Flower Gift (AFE) In 2022-23, 19 organizations will receive educational grants from the endowment totaling $76,590 to support valuable industry programs. AFE is pleased to have the opportunity to support these great organizations and their programs as they grow the industry. With this funding, these organizations can host conferences, educate students … Read more
One in four people experience a mental health problem, which accounts for the largest proportion of ill health and is consistent with the number of people who come to us for support. The Permanent Health and Safety Survey (2021) found that mental safety is one of the biggest challenges for people working in horticulture. 85% … Read more
HSWCD Executive Director Betty Jo Tompkins (right) with HSWCD Board Member Sonja Brookins at last year’s HSWCD Grand Plant Auction. By Linda Chion The Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District’s (HSWCD) Sixth Annual Great Plant Auction is scheduled for Nov. 13, the final day of the 11-day Hillsborough County Fair. The annual auction features donations … Read more
Although the trend of demand for products grown in greenhouses is spreading over time, there are still few places where consumers can change this culture. “We’ve really done our part by focusing on hydroponic farming,” says Alexander Kapes, founder and CEO of Greener Crop in the United Arab Emirates. “Our mission is to develop and … Read more