During this week’s beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I encountered something rare and exciting: Hundreds of red ...

We now have soil temperatures that help our vegetable vines germinate healthy. With even warmer weather coming in the second ...

The nights are finally warm, so tomatoes, peppers and other heat-loving crops can be planted in the ground. Lettuce and kale ...

Food scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign identified the optimal fermentation conditions for pulses ― ...

Brace yourself… I’m about to say something that might make you drop your trowel: It’s already time to start thinking about ...

Visit any garden center, grocery store or farmers’ market this time of year and you’ll be tempted with all kinds of herbs and ...

Professor Emeritus Kent Bradford is listed as a coauthor of a May 2025 study that has received attention among the scientific community. Lead author Ryushiro Kasahara and his team at Nagoya University ...

The Pacific Beach/Taylor Library offers free plants and advice through its monthly gardening exchange and year-round seed ...

Castor oil has traditional and anecdotal uses in reducing hair breakage and dryness, but research evidence is limited. Learn ...

A vegetable garden needs at least six hours of direct sunlight, good drainage and access to water. A smaller space requires ...

During this week’s beachcombing survey along the Texas coast, I encountered something rare and exciting: hundreds of red mangrove seeds scattered across the shoreline. These long, torpedo-shaped seeds ...

Learn how to grow watermelon from seed with this comprehensive guide. Discover tips on selecting varieties, planting, caring ...