Trees take top billing for the tallest plants on Earth, but their unassuming start as a little seed leaves a lot of questions! Let's take a look at what gets you from that seed to a full-grown tree in ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Sowing ...

When I was growing up, it wasn’t uncommon for there to be a pit of some sort partially submerged in a glass of water, ...

Learning how to start seeds indoors is a great skill that will not only save you money over the years but also serve as a rewarding project. If you've got a green thumb, there's nothing like watching ...

Strawberries are one of nature's most delicious and versatile delicacies, suitable to enjoy alone or with a fresh fruit salad. And while buying these perfectly pink fruits from the grocery store can ...

Expert Tips for Starting a Productive Victory Garden Robin Clemmons planted her first food garden 15 years ago as a teacher to show preschoolers how seeds grow. Now she’s the Volunteer Gardener in ...

Sometimes the waiting is too much to bear; the waiting for your seeds to grow, that is. It makes one wonder if there’s a way to speed things up. Luckily, there is. While some flowers and vegetables ...

Sesame seeds joined the major food allergens list under U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines as of January 1, 2023. This means that packaged food must list sesame as an allergen just as they ...