Winter gardening often gets a bad rap. Cold, snow, and freezing winds make most people think that growing anything in containers is impossible. But with a bit of creativity, clever planning, and the ...
A new study published in New Contaminants reveals that black carbon formed during wheat straw burning can significantly reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in soil and soybean crops, ...
The first frost doesn’t have to be the final curtain for your garden. Imagine pulling crisp spinach and snappy carrots in December, or harvesting fresh kale in January while your neighbor’s plot ...
Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...
Winter leafy greens can provide harvests through the colder months with some protection, and here are five ways to overwinter ...
Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant-based ...
If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...
Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.
Plants help mitigate the effects of climate change in air and water by removing pollutants and sequestering carbon.
Container pots can help you grow fresh, healthy, and chemical-free vegetables at home, even if you do not have a garden. Growing vegetables at home is easier than ever. A big backyard is not needed ...
Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry fed the side streams of carrot production to fungi, ...