The Great Garden Debate: HOAs vs. Front Yard Farmers

The Great Garden Debate: HOAs vs. Front Yard Farmers

HOAs aim to maintain property values and neighborhood appearance, often pushing back on gardens for aesthetic reasons, fearing they may attract pests or lower home values.

Backyard Biofuel Experiment...

The idea of growing biofuel crops at home isn't new, but it's gained traction in recent years as climate change concerns have intensified.

What’s Up with Lawn Mushrooms?

So why do mushrooms suddenly pop up? Several factors come into play. If it’s been raining or you’ve been watering a lot, that creates the perfect damp environment for mushrooms to thrive.

How Watermelon Became a Racial Stereotype

White Southerners, resentful of Black economic progress, began a campaign to twist the watermelon's symbolism.

Are Bananas Being Made In Labs...?

Are the bananas we know and love genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

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Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Awareness
What’s Up with Lawn Mushrooms?

What’s Up with Lawn Mushrooms?

So why do mushrooms suddenly pop up? Several factors come into play. If it’s been raining or you’ve been watering a lot, that creates the perfect damp environment for mushrooms to thrive.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Cultural HistoryCultural History
How Watermelon Became a Racial Stereotype

How Watermelon Became a Racial Stereotype

White Southerners, resentful of Black economic progress, began a campaign to twist the watermelon's symbolism.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Awareness
Are Bananas Being Made In Labs...?

Are Bananas Being Made In Labs...?

Are the bananas we know and love genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Sustainable GardeningSustainable Gardening
America's Toughest Spots for New Growers...

America's Toughest Spots for New Growers...

Let's dig into the soil of America's most challenging states for aspiring orchardists and gardeners.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Awareness
The Hidden Cost of America's Green Obsession...

The Hidden Cost of America's Green Obsession...

Americans spend a staggering $29 billion annually on lawn care, according to the National Gardening Association.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Backyard Biofuel Experiment...

Backyard Biofuel Experiment...

The idea of growing biofuel crops at home isn't new, but it's gained traction in recent years as climate change concerns have intensified.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
How Home Gardeners Are Slashing Grocery Bills

How Home Gardeners Are Slashing Grocery Bills

Home gardeners grow a variety of crops to cover all their nutritional bases: legumes, nuts, and quinoa for protein, potatoes and corn for carbs...

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
The Great Garden Debate: HOAs vs. Front Yard Farmers

The Great Garden Debate: HOAs vs. Front Yard Farmers

HOAs aim to maintain property values and neighborhood appearance, often pushing back on gardens for aesthetic reasons, fearing they may attract pests or lower home values.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
Top 6 Plants to Grow in a Small Apartment

Top 6 Plants to Grow in a Small Apartment

Living in a small apartment doesn’t mean you have to forgo the joys of gardening.

Why Soursop is a Go-To for Stress Relief and Relaxation

Why Soursop is a Go-To for Stress Relief and Relaxation

Soursop is a tropical fruit tree that thrives in warm, humid climates with ample sunlight, producing fruit rich in vitamins C and B, fiber, and antioxidants.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton
The Leaf That Scares a Bad Cough Away

The Leaf That Scares a Bad Cough Away

The Leaf of Life plant helps clear mucus from the lungs and airways, easing breathing during coughs, colds, or asthma by thinning mucus and relaxing bronchial tubes. Drinking tea made from its leaves soothes the throat, reduces airway swelling, and leverages its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties for respiratory relief.

Shawn Hylton
Shawn Hylton