Growing sweet potatoes indoors is best done from slips, which are the rooted sprouts that grow from mature sweet potatoes. You can get organic sweet potatoes from almost any grocery store to grow ...

There are some mistakes to avoid when propagating lavender. Bunting says to maintain good air circulation to avoid rot. Also ensure the soil is well-draining and use amendments that boost drainage, ...

"The best time to start growing chrysanthemums is after the last frost, when soil temperatures are consistently above 60°F," says John Faerber, director of horticulture at The Lake House on ...

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University have unlocked the secret behind how female sawflies make specific cuts to plants—a discovery that could revolutionize surgical instruments and dramatically reduce ...

As gardens fade and temperatures drop, many homeowners begin tidying up their yards — sometimes to the detriment of pollinators. Fall and winter are critical seasons for supporting these vital animals ...

As the days grow shorter and a chill fills the air, many gardeners feel a sense of melancholy as they put their outdoor plots to bed for the winter. But what if you could keep the fresh, vibrant ...

The theme that consumed the crops side of agriculture in 2024 was this: tighter margins with producers from coast to coast searching for ways to cut back “It’s no secret 2024 was a tough year across ...

If you’ve been thinking about recycling all of that yard waste into compost, now’s the time to get busy. You’ll have plenty of prime ingredients coming up shortly in the form of falling leaves, ...

A new discovery about how cutting onions ejects pungent aerosols up to two-thirds of a meter into the air has led to practical advice for reducing the spray: Cut onions slowly with a sharpened blade ...

"Establishing a winter-hardy grass and legume cover crop mix in the fall – such as cereal rye and hairy vetch – is one of the most effective ways to suppress ...

David Hula, the reigning world-record corn grower, says residue management at harvest sets the stage for uniform emergence next season. The combine itself is a yield-building machine when used ...