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Saving seeds for next year's crop

Here is a list of eight easy seeds to save and plant next season. They include tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, peas, ...
Marquez notes that citrus trees grow very slowly and may take up to 10 years from seed to become fruit-bearing. However, growing an orange tree from seed produces a beautiful tree with glossy ...
Plums are truly a top-notch fruit, but could you ever grow one from a seed in your own yard? If you're up to the challenge, ...
Tired of buying flavorless fruit from the store? This process will have you enjoying a lifetime of oranges, so long as you ...
Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them.
In 2018, Nuha Siddiqui turned a university project into erthos, a company creating compostable alternatives to plastics on a ...
It's fall, which means the squirrels are out in force eating up all your bird seeds and pumpkins. Here's how to stop them.
You've been waiting all year for fall produce to be ready, and it's finally time! Here's how to store and cook your favorite ...
Indiana's freezing temperatures mean Hoosier plants may be at risk for cold damage. Here are expert tips on how to protect ...
Nobody wants plastic pollution. That doesn’t mean poorly considered and heavy-handed governmental actions are the solution. This includes misguided bans on single-use plastics such as straws and bags.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable.
If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible. After carving, you can cube the excess flesh — the thick part between the outer skin and the inner ...