A look at the range of useful foods and materials we get from plants, such as wicker for baskets, wheat for bread, and oil made from nuts and seeds. Even the rubber in a pair of rubber gloves comes ...

A look at the range of useful foods and materials we get from plants, such as wicker for baskets, wheat for bread, and oil made from nuts and seeds. Even the rubber in a pair of rubber gloves ...

Planting garlic in the fall is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in your garden. No matter how much ...

Plant cabbage seeds and transplant seedlings. There are many types of cabbage beyond the familiar green, sometimes called ...

Utilities are tapping into customers’ solar panels, home batteries and smart thermostats to avoid blackouts in a program ...

Pruning is such a big part of fall cleanup that it may come as a surprise to hear me insist you put the clippers down for a ...

As rising living costs tighten budgets this holiday season, many Americans are feeling the financial pinch. But the essence ...

Harvesting and drying your backyard pot plants doesn't need to be complicated. Here are four easy pointers to help you ...

Discover how NASA satellites can detect the faint glow of plants from space, providing an early warning system for droughts weeks or even months in advance.

Give your lavender more chances to bloom by following one essential yet ever-so-easy task gardeners claim you must do before ...

As an avid gardener will tell you, plants with sharp thorns and prickles can leave you looking like you’ve had a run-in with an angry cat. Wouldn’t it be nice to rid plants of their prickles ...

These 35 low-maintenance plants thrive indoors with minimal care during fall and winter, and they're perfect for experienced gardeners and novices alike.