Just like growing your own food, saving your own seed is another great way to ensure you are in control of your own food ...

WE all know gardening is good for you. But did you know that when you’re getting older, it can also help with arthritis? Research published in the Journal of Ageing and Physical Activity also ...

For a bountiful cucumber harvest, avoid planting them near potatoes, melons, or fennel, as they compete for resources or release harmful chemicals. Aromatic herbs may affect flavor, while squash ...

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...

"They were literally the best cucumbers I've ever had," exclaimed a home gardener after trying out a DIY trick. In a TikTok video, user Alixx (@the.plant.baddie) proves you don't need to buy fancy ...

Global food systems face significant challenges from climate change, population growth, and deteriorating soil quality, necessitating a 70% increase in food production by 2050. Urban vertical farming, ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Select plants based on sunlight exposure. Most vegetables require 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. Leafy vegetables like lettuce, onions, carrots, and beets can handle partial shade. Fruit-bearing ...

Cucumbers should be the first veggie you ever grow. They're extremely easy to grow and get a huge pay off with tons of cucumbers. Even if you don't have a vegetable patch, you can grow them in pots ...

AYER — The latest addition to the Ayer Shirley High School cafeteria isn’t a tasty new dish, it’s a hydroponic grower with multiple heads of lettuce inside, all earmarked for the school’s lunch menu.