Another spring to summer bloomer, winecups are a boon for potatoes due to their ability to bring in green lacewings. They ...

Sarah's goal is to empower readers of gardening publications to grow practical and efficient gardens using native and non-native plants.

One of the best and easiest ways to keep your compost pile aerobic, or full of oxygen that speeds the decomposition process, ...

But by 2008, the boom had all but gone bust, as increasing supply, coupled with the economic crisis, pushed the industry off a cliff. Ranches closed, and rescue organizations sprang up across the ...

Last spring, farms across the country saw a surge in demand for their CSA programs, with signups and waitlists that flourished at rates not seen before.

Billions of American chestnut trees were wiped out by a fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.

A single 16-ounce serving of cold-pressed juice generates, on average, 3.5 pounds of pulp waste. 100 million 16-ounce servings of cold-pressed juice were sold domestically in 2015. The amount of pulp ...

There are ways to improve soil health, control diseases and manage pests without applying heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides. For gardeners committed to growing several years into the future, ...

At the end of February, the town board of Lind, Wisconsin voted against changing the zoning laws to allow a nearby 600-cow dairy to install an anaerobic digester. These digesters are becoming more ...

As research and production of next-gen synthetic fibers takes off in search of alternatives to polyester, some natural fiber producers worry they’ll be left in the hamper.

Others, categorized as drought-tolerant crops, require very little. So, if you’re short on water, there’s no need to let it stop you from growing. There are a number of crops you can plant that ...

The US has billions of farm animals, many of which are unaccustomed to high temperatures and are suffering from the ongoing droughts and scorchers of late. Global warming is wreaking havoc on ...