Homegrown tomatoes are my favorite crop to grow. Nothing tastes better than the taste of a ripe tomato picked fresh from your own vines. What’s more, if you do grow your own tomatoes in your yard, ...

Author and University of Delaware professor Dr. Douglas Tallamy has been called the “godfather of the native-plant movement” for igniting what’s become the leading mantra in today’s gardening world.

Border plants are a simple way to bring definition, texture, and year-round interest to your garden. Whether you're lining a path, framing a flower bed, or separating outdoor spaces, the right plants ...

Farmers are struggling to adapt to climate change and its challenges, but new research has some helpful advice.

As the Western U.S. faces more damaging droughts, local governments—as well as an increasing number of homeowners—have been successfully promoting landscaping practices that eschew the stereotypical ...

For centuries, people have looked to nature for clues about the seasons ahead. While modern meteorology relies on satellites ...

For the fifth year in a row, state officials are launching the Growing Wild program, which encourages the public to actively protect pollinators by providing free gardening starter kits at more than ...

Plant biochemistry encompasses the vast network of chemical reactions that underpin every facet of plant life—from growth and development to adaptation under environmental stress. At its core, plant ...