Curiosity struck me one damp morning while tending my tomato plants. Tiny armored creatures scurried under a rotting log—pill bugs, those little garden dwellers that curl into perfect balls when...
Posts by Emily Simon
There’s nothing like biting into a juicy, sweet mango—unless it’s unripe and disappointingly tart. I’ve been there, standing in the grocery store, staring at a pile of mangoes, unsure which...
Imagine adding fresh, vibrant greens to your meals in just 7 to 21 days. These tiny plants, harvested when their first leaves appear, pack up to 40x more nutrients than their mature versions. I first...
While exploring wildlife reserves last summer, I became curious about how peafowl maintain their striking beauty. My research revealed their diets are far more diverse than I’d imagined. These...
I’ll never forget the first time I spotted one of these creatures in my garden. Its slender body froze mid-step, front legs folded like it was deep in thought. Little did I know, that...
When I first started raising hens, I couldn’t help but wonder about their daily routines, including how often chickens lay eggs. How many fresh eggs would my flock produce? What factors influence...