The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has published a report that provides a snapshot of current U.S. forest and rangeland conditions and projects conditions 50 years into the future. The Resources Planning Act Assessment report uses a mixture of scientific, climate and economic projections to identify drivers of change, resources and trends across all land … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Report Highlights Threats
Vortex Switchback Carbon Tripod
Developed for hunters who need a compact- yet-stable platform for precision shooting and backcountry glassing, the Vortex Switchback Carbon Tripod delivers a superior strength-to-weight ratio to support heavy rifles, large binoculars and spotting scopes. Weighing in at just 4.6 pounds, with a folded length of 29 inches and 44-pound maximum load, the Switchback Carbon Tripod is … [Read more...] about Vortex Switchback Carbon Tripod
6 Insect-Repelling Plants
Looking to cut down on the amount of bugs in your garden, the natural way? Consider ringing it with a few of the insect-repelling plants below, and watch the bugs fly away. Lemongrass First up is lemongrass, as its an obvious choice for this list. Lemongrass naturally secretes citronella oil, the primary ingredient found in many anti-insect candles and scents. Lemongrass is … [Read more...] about 6 Insect-Repelling Plants
Pruning Summer Squash? Yea or Nay
Its about that time of year. The garden is starting to blossom, and among the sea of green and brown, you're starting to see little shoots of color popping up everywhere. If you've planted summer squash, large orange/yellow flowers will be among this sea of growth. But how best should you care for your growing greens, and most importantly, should you prune them when they start … [Read more...] about Pruning Summer Squash? Yea or Nay
Zeolite: Yay or Nay?
If you started reading this hoping for a definitive answer to the question above, I'm sorry to disappoint. I've been reading about Zeolitef for a while and--given the nature of the soil in my garden--decided to give it a go this year, working about 3 pounds into roughly 300 square feet of garden space as a test. I'll report back on the yields, but how well it works still … [Read more...] about Zeolite: Yay or Nay?
