Bugging Fruit Trees: Ambrosia Beetle Invasion!

Fruit trees provide us with a bountiful harvest and a source of joy in our gardens. However, lurking within the bark is a tiny pest known as the ambrosia beetle. While it may be small (2-3 mm), the ambrosia beetle can significantly affect fruit trees,...

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Landscaping 101 – Part 2

Far from its typical definition, the art of landscaping is defined as the harmony of agricultural sciences with the principles of architecture. The main goal of garden designing and landscaping is to combine the functional and aesthetic aspects in order to make optimal use of each...

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Landscaping 101 – Part 1

Far from its typical definition, the art of landscaping is defined as the harmony of agricultural sciences with the principles of architecture. The main goal of garden designing and landscaping is to combine the functional and aesthetic aspects in order to make optimal use of each...

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Black Soldiers… to safeguard the environment

Our planet is currently experiencing several crises. These crises present a multitude of negative consequences on Earth, such as environmental pollution, lack of food, drought, climate change, diseases and other things that make the planet in a stage of continuous decline. That is why it...

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These pests threaten your eggplant production

Most often purple, the spongy and absorbent eggplant fruit carries a multitude of beneficial health properties against diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. How to grow your own purple curing bundles? We cover all the steps and requirements for a successful eggplant cultivation in this series....

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Downy mildew on cucumbers…Are there any non-traditional solutions?

Growing cucumbers in greenhouses is considered an important type of farming on the Mediterranean coast as it sets itself apart from other cultivation techniques through high agricultural productivity and early harvest. Furthermore, it provides decent profit for farmers within a short period of time. Cucumbers...

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Ladybugs and Aphids – Nature’s Hidden Alliance

Imagine discovering that within the beautiful world of gardens, a hidden alliance exists between two seemingly contrasting creatures. Predators of aphids, ladybugs act as natural pest controllers in gardens and agricultural fields. So how are ladybugs and aphids interconnected?...

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Grafted eggplant in greenhouses… a growing cultivation

The cultivation of eggplant grafted on rootstock and grown within protected houses is considered one of the important crops that have developed during the past years on the Mediterranean coast. Transplantation usually takes place during the eighth and ninth months of the year while production begins...

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Buzzing Wonders – How to keep the bees around?

Save the bees, stop the pesticides! We often hear said when tackling the importance of bees to our ecosystem, and agricultural production. However, is salvation only reached when banning pesticides? As we celebrate International Bees’ Day, let’s draw some buzz on this widely tackled topic...

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Recycling Food Waste – How to contribute to the solution?

What happens on earth in terms of disasters and environmental imbalances is because of you. Yes, you! Every person on the earth is responsible for its environmental imbalance and a sure cause of the global warming project, but how? - With every daily meal you waste many...

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5 reasons why Bio-stimulants are a must in the MENA

Bio-stimulants are substances and microorganisms used to enhance plant growth and development, improve plant nutrient uptake, and boost plant tolerance to stress. These products are different from fertilizers, which provide essential nutrients to plants, as they work by enhancing the plant's natural processes rather than...

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