Leafy vegetables are notoriously difficult to clean effectively, often retaining soil and grit even after a quick rinse. A simple soak-and-lift method ...

Across the globe, soil compaction is becoming an ever more serious challenge. Heavy vehicles and machinery in modern ...

Ever find yourself frustrated because your plants just won’t grow, no matter how much you water or care for them? Sometimes, ...

Starting seeds indoors in winter is a hopeful way to bring a little green into your home when it’s cold outside.

Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

In a new study published in New Phytologist on Nov. 23, Prof. Zeng Fanjiang's team from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and ...

Gardeners have been urged to complete one job in their gardens before more icy cold weather hits this winter, as it could ...

Rice roots change their cell walls to move through soil. This helps the plant stay alive in tough fields and may support crop breeding.

Trees lost many surface roots in drought but grew more deep roots that reached wetter soil. Fungal partners helped roots take up water.

There are several factors that can influence how often you need to water a spider plant. Bright light, lower humidity, and warmer temperatures can cause soil to dry out more quickly, requiring more ...

Now onto outdoor projects. They include pruning the dormant plants, building garden structures, planning and organizing next ...

Bakers, distillers and brewers are looking for grains grown with old-school techniques that help the planet and bring more flavor to your plate or glass.