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Fall weather tends to be cool and moist, an ideal climate for newly planted gardens, and regular rainfall can help with ...

There’s no simple answer because weather is variable, and microclimates, or areas of different growing conditions in your ...

It’s getting colder out and a lot of plants are starting to dry out and wilt away, but there’s things you can do to help ...

Since planting a tree is a long-term investment, it’s important to get it right, and that will require a bit of research.

Abraxas High School students will be leading tours of their campus garden during the school’s Open House Plant & Homemade ...

Cauliflower’s compact shape and shallow roots allow it to grow in a pot. Grow each seedling in a 12-inch-wide and deep ...

Did you know that fall is a great time to plant wildflower seeds? Many seeds will germinate better after exposure to the cold and snow! Fall sowing is a low-maintenance and easy way to add color and ...

There are many things you can do in your backyard to minimize stormwater runoff and pollution, provide wildlife habitat and ...

Participating youth in this year's "Grow a Monster" challenge learned valuable agricultural skills while experiencing the ...

A California school has planted a tree that’s out of this world. Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School in Lake Forest ...

A team of ecologists at the University of Coimbra, Aarhus University and the University of Bristol has found that ...