Have you ever wondered why certain plants seem to thrive in one part of your garden but struggle in another, even though they are only a few steps apart? The secret lies in something most gardeners overlook that is microclimates. Every garden, no matter how big or small has its own tiny pockets of climate variation. Learning to identify these
When you picture a garden, what comes to your mind? Maybe rows of colorful flowers, green shrubs and a manicured lawn. But here is the thing, the healthiest gardens aren’t the most uniform ones, they are the most diverse. Biodiversity, the variety of life in an ecosystem, is what keeps gardens vibrant and full of life. Without it, a garden
When you walk through a beautiful garden, your eyes naturally go to the colors and shapes the blooming flowers, the glossy leaves, the perfectly manicured shrubs. But the real secret to that lush, thriving landscape is invisible. It’s happening beneath your feet, in a hidden world where tiny organisms work together to keep plants strong. One of the biggest players
Weeds are unwanted plants that grow in cultivated areas and are often interfering with the growth and productivity of desired crops. They have rapid growth rates, aggressive reproduction strategies and a high tolerance for adverse environmental conditions. Weeds compete with horticultural plants for space, water and nutrients, which can weaken crops and reduce their ability to produce flowers or vegetables.
School of Speed Breeding (SoSB), One of the biggest challenges in plant breeding is the time it takes to develop pure, homozygous lines. Normally, this requires 4 to 6 generations of self-pollination, which can take several years. The long vegetative period of plants and dormancy in seeds add more delay. To overcome this and reduce generation time, breeders have used
