The flavor profile is different when the food hasn’t degraded, and there’s more nutritional benefits,” says farmer Wisdom ...

Germination is the process by which a plant sprouts from its seed. Because it mostly happens underground, it’s such a ...

At the beginning of 2025, West Virginians can sign up to receive free seeds for three new crops to help start their garden ...

Safeguarding wildlife in gardens begins with using non-chemical pest control methods, such as companion planting. This ...

The cold weather this week has put a firm end to the summer growing season and has even been cold enough to damage some less ...

A local elementary school student team was selected as Best in Show for Crop Growth in the 2023-24 Plant the Moon Challenge. Their project and report were featured in the ...

Let's face it: It's no fun walking around feeling more puffed up than a balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. That's ...

Seed longevity varies by plant type, even when stored correctly: 4–5 years: Crucifers (like broccoli, cabbage, and kale), ...

Not only should you avoid washing lettuce right when you get home from the store, but you should also keep it whole. “Cutting ...

In Los Angeles and beyond, artists like Ron Finley are transforming plants, soil, and seeds into powerful statements on ...

The dressing: Reaching for olive oil and vinegar is a classic way to dress a salad, so is picking up a bottle of your ...

If you're anything like me, you get that itch to keep gardening even when the world outside is frozen solid. That's where winter sowing comes in-an ingenious method that allows you to start seeds ...