Ready. Set. Go. Growing seedlings indoors seems almost like a race. Of course, it has a staggered start, with onions already growing strongly and tomatoes not yet sown. Watering these seedlings is ...

Use wick watering to keep your plants hydrated. Self watering wick systems are simple to assemble, and they use less water than other methods. Wick watering is a lesser-known method of efficient ...

Prof John Wesonga demonstrates how Capillary Wick technology is used to grow vegetables in a backyard garden. [David Njaaga, Standard] “Do you know how the traditional paraffin lamp works?” This is ...

If you've ever struggled to stay on top of watering your houseplants, chances are you've bought (or considered buying) a self-watering planter. They're convenient and time-saving, allowing you to go ...

Capillary barrier systems represent an innovative approach to landfill cover design, utilising layered soils with contrasting hydraulic properties to regulate water infiltration. By strategically ...

Prof John Wesonga, an Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), demonstrate how Capillary Wick technology, can be used to ...