Invest in bug lights, mosquito tents and other tools to repel insects in your backyard. The…
Category: Gardening
Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes
Much of gardening is learned by trial and error – for many, mostly error. Planting a…
What is Aquaponics?
Many definitions of aquaponics recognize the ‘ponics’ part of this word for hydroponics which is growing…
Explainer: What is aflatoxin?
On Wednesday, a consumer alert was issued on some unsafe Indomie instant noodle flavours banned in…
Inspiring new garden trends
Over the past one and a half years, people have found such solace in working with…
The worm that could shield farmers from exploitative animal feed prices
There’s nothing beautiful or endearing about the Black Soldier Fly in its larval stage. To a…
Rash-causing moth spreading due to warming, scientists find
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that…
Mental health benefits of keeping snake plant at home
The snake plant, a member of the Lily family got its name from the shape and sharp margins…
Challenges and opportunities of dairy farming in Kenya
There are few more scenic places to farm than the Naivasha, but Gatheca banked on dairy…
Once shunned crops change Makueni farmers’ fortunes
Once referred to as orphaned crops, millet and sorghum are making a comeback, not just as…