Kyle Ladenburger
Director of Regulatory Affairs for Age Old Organics & ENP Turf, Freelance Garden Writer
Small-leafed shamrocks plants to own and can live for many years. They are easy to grow, make an excellent addition to any plant collection and are easily gifted to...
It’s important to understand how amino acids can become available to a plant and in which forms they can best be used.
To begin its life as a growing plant, a little seedling requires some help to germinate.
This simple trellising method of plant and container stabilization will help ensure that your outdoor cannabis plants stay upright throughout the season.
Knowing exactly when to harvest those buds can make a big difference in the effect one gets from using cannabis.
A key to growing huge, robust cannabis buds is paying careful attention to the plants’ growth during the vegetative phase.
Check out Kyle Ladenburger’s six steps to growing massive buds and you’ll be well on your way to maximizing your yields.
Sixty years ago, researchers discovered that it wasn't just roots that could absorb elemental plant nutrients. The findings sparked new testing, new practices and a new...
As a vital part of the soil food web, microbes help to cycle energy and nutrition throughout the land by breaking down organic matter and converting it into a form that...
If you want to grow your own cannabis but are short on space, check out the bud-producing SCROG (screen of green) method of marijuana cultivation. Kyle Ladenburger lays...
When it comes to gardening, go big or go home, right? Kyle Ladenburger thinks small gardens are the answer. Here's why.
Though medical marijuana has been legal in Illinois since 2013, the state wasn’t quick to embrace it. Here is one man's account of navigating the system.
Have you ever wondered how and why cannabis and other plants produce those amazing compounds that essential oils are derived from?
The cannabis industry, like other agricultural industries, is undoubtedly dominated by hybrid cultivars or varieties. What does that mean, exactly?
For potatoes, more roots equal more crops, which is why the potato barrel concept works so well. Follow these six steps for growing loads of potatoes in a single barrel.
Growers might find it beneficial, if not imperative, to flush or leach the rooting medium to clear out any unwanted fertilizer salt buildup, giving plants a clean slate.
Carnivorous and parasitic plants are two great examples of how when faced with extinction, plants are not as passive as they may seem. There are several varieties...
M Kyle L. Ladenburger examines the struck-down bill that would have opened the door for FDA trials designed to examine the efficacy of using MMJ to battle the
The Emerald Triangle area a makes for the perfect place to grow your own. Covering more than 10,000 square miles, the region is sparsely populated, has a long growing...
Have you ever been told by your doctor to slow down and take it easy? It’s common advice that should also be carried over into the plant world.
Bonsai is the art of growing trees and shrubs in small, shallow containers. Interested in trying it out for yourself? It takes patience, creativity, philosophy and...
Do you want better roots, increased flower and fruit formation, and plants that are better able to resist diseases? Make sure your plants are getting phosphorus.
Without adequate amounts of potassium, your plants won’t grow to their fullest potential. Read on to learn what this essential element does in the garden, how to supply...
Hops, the female flowers of the plant Humulus lupulus, are best known for the bitter, tangy flavor they lend to beer. Kyle Ladenburger has the scoop on how to grow your...
Enzymes are all around us, including in our bodies and in the soil, but what they are, how they work and just how they benefit our gardens is still a mystery to many.
Pinching or cutting off early flower buds promotes vigorous root and vegetative growth. Removing the early flowers will redirect the...
Phosphite products really started to gain popularity within the turf industry in the 1990s as an effective and relatively less toxic...
Most hydroponic fertilizer companies will include application directions in their product literature that are broken down by specific plant...
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