My orchids are some of my most adored plants in my collection, but I have to admit it took some time to master caring for them. This includes figuring out how to best feed them to bring bigger, ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

For many gardeners, there's nothing more disheartening than watching their homegrown tomatoes and strawberries fail to ripen. To enjoy a bountiful harvest of juicy fruits during the warmer months, ...

Hands peeling cucumbers with a knife. Peels in background on a cutting board - Halfpoint/Shutterstock If you are peeling cucumbers for a snack, don't toss those scraps just yet. Cucumber peels can be ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, your plants need nutrients. Without fertilizer, your plants will fail to thrive and grow ...

Commercial fertilizer puts vital nutrients back into the soil, but it can be harsh on plants and the surrounding environment. On average, crops only take up about half of the nitrogen deposited by ...

Scientists at UC Davis have developed wheat plants that stimulate the production of their own fertilizer, opening the path toward less air and water pollution worldwide and lower costs for farmers.

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...