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Sulfur in Plants
May 17, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.

Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative: What's the Difference?
May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative: What’s the Difference?

The terms organic, sustainable, and regenerative may seem confusing at first, but each approach has a slightly different philosophy.

Phosphorus deficiency
April 12, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Phosphorus in Plants

Phosphorus is associated with fruit production in the minds of gardeners because it is the most important element for germination and growth.

Insects as Indicator Species in Gardens
April 7, 2021March 22, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Insects as Indicator Species in the Garden

By paying closer attention to what nature is telling us, we have an opportunity to bring our gardens back into balance.

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
March 24, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Business

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

Cobalt in Plants
February 8, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Cobalt in Plants

In recent years, it has come to light that cobalt is indeed an essential micronutrient for at least some plant species, particularly legumes.

How Does Organic No-Till Work?
January 27, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

How Does Organic No-Till Farming Work?

The primary goal of organic no-till is essentially the same as that of conventional no-till—to protect soil from erosion.

10 Productivity Tips
January 13, 2021December 14, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

10 Productivity Tips

Productivity is about more than "getting things done." It's about getting the right things done, the things that matter most.

What is Biochar?
January 4, 2021June 21, 2021 hsotr The Farm

What is Biochar?

Biochar is basically charcoal produced with little or no oxygen and a temperature above 660 degrees Fahrenheit.

10 Tips for Avoiding Most Garden Diseases
November 18, 2020June 29, 2021 hsotr The Garden

10 Tips for Preventing Most Garden Diseases

The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to avoid introducing and spreading plant diseases in your garden.

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