Most vegetable seeds that germinate quickly (such as cabbage and tomatoes) enter their dormant state with mature, fully formed embryos. The carrot family is at a disadvantage, however, because ...

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Have you ever dreamt of plucking sun-ripened tomatoes and crisp cucumbers right from your backyard, knowing they’re as fresh ...

Thirty years ago, I read Eliot Coleman’s classic, “The New Organic Grower” (Chelsea Green, 1989). It is widely considered to ...

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Heyday Canning Co. adds a limited-edition cranberry sauce to its portfolio of ...

From protein-rich options to fiber-packed choices, achieve your health goals with Costco's selection of budget-friendly, healthy foods.

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Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture ...

* Vegetables that can be sown in November for planting in the garden in December include arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels ...

Fallen leaves make a fine mulch for garden beds and trees and shrubs, but they aren’t the only possibility. “Any kind of organic matter can make a good mulch,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

Before you rush out and buy asparagus plants, you need to know that you’ll have to wait two years before you will get a crop — in fact, three years, and you should be racing. It is asparagus season, ...