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5 days ago
Everyday cooking

When Using Egg Cartons As A Seed Starter For Your Garden, Always Keep This In Mind - Tasting Table

Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

The "Garden Variety" podcast offers tips and tricks for plant parents of all levels

Spring is an ideal time to start gardening preparations, including planning, seed starting, and pruning.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

These 5 Plants Hate Coffee Ground Fertilizer - Here's What To Use Instead - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds can enhance soil but may harm certain plants due to caffeine and acidity.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago
Everyday cooking

When Using Egg Cartons As A Seed Starter For Your Garden, Always Keep This In Mind - Tasting Table

Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Why Planting Cucumbers Next To Potatoes Will Only Disappoint You - Tasting Table

Proper garden planning is essential to optimize harvests and prevent competition for resources between plants.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

The "Garden Variety" podcast offers tips and tricks for plant parents of all levels

Spring is an ideal time to start gardening preparations, including planning, seed starting, and pruning.
Data science
fromNature
23 hours ago

AI needs solid botanical data more than ever

The disappearance of specialized botany programs threatens biodiversity research and the effectiveness of AI in biotechnology.
#vegetable-gardening
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Start small, grow what you like and be realistic: how to start a vegetable garden

Growing your own vegetables offers unmatched taste, health benefits, and can be done in small spaces without a yard.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Start small, grow what you like and be realistic: how to start a vegetable garden

Growing your own vegetables offers unmatched taste, health benefits, and can be done in small spaces without a yard.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
Snowboarding
fromHigh Country News
15 hours ago

The West's snow drought meant record dryness - but also record flooding - High Country News

The Western U.S. faces a significant snow drought, impacting water supply and ecosystems due to climate change and unusual weather patterns.
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Frost Advisory In NYC This Morning, WarmUp Ahead

Frost formation is likely early today in eastern Essex and Union counties, Hudson County and portions of Nassau County, with advisories in effect until 9 a.m. EDT. Most neighborhoods inside the five boroughs should only see patchy frost, but suburban gardens and community plots are more exposed and easier to damage.
New York City
Skiing
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

In an Alpine Plant Species, Ancient Alleles May Help Drive Climate Change Adaptation

Wood pink plants adapt their flowering time to altitude through specific alleles, allowing them to cope with changing climate conditions.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
#seed-starting
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 day ago

April Seed Starting: What to Direct Sow vs. Plant Indoors

April is a crucial month for seed starting on North American farms, considering local climate and crop growth time.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch

Starting plants from seed saves money, reduces waste, and allows for better seed selection compared to buying nursery starts.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
6 days ago

You Don't Need a Yard to Start a Garden - Here's What to Do Instead

Container gardening allows for thriving gardens in small spaces with proper tools and diligent watering.
#houseplants
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result

The LeafyPod is a smart planter that simplifies plant care with app support and a rechargeable water reservoir.
#tomato-growing
#sustainability
fromNature
2 weeks ago
Environment

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

These 10 Fruits And Vegetables Don't Belong In Raised Beds - Tasting Table

Growing your own food in raised beds promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while providing fresh produce at lower costs.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

These 10 Fruits And Vegetables Don't Belong In Raised Beds - Tasting Table

Growing your own food in raised beds promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while providing fresh produce at lower costs.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
9 hours ago

5 Safe And Effective Ways To Use Charcoal In Your Vegetable Garden - Tasting Table

Horticultural charcoal improves soil quality but is not a fertilizer; it requires charging with compost tea before use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Houseplant hacks: do eggshells deter fungus gnats from laying eggs?

Crushed clean, dry eggshells, when scattered over the soil, are intended to stop adult gnats from laying eggs and potentially add natural fertilizer. However, they merely sit on the surface, collecting dust, while the gnats remain attracted to the damp compost.
Renovation
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Trash-To-Garden Hack Keeps Pests Away From Young Plants - Tasting Table

Protecting seedlings with cardboard tubes prevents damage from pests like cutworms and slugs during outdoor transplantation.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Managing cold stress in Canadian crops

Cold stress negatively impacts plant growth, germination, and crop yield, especially when seeding in cold soil conditions.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
3 weeks ago

Oregon Nursery Rancho Cacto Is All About the Succulents

Rancho Cacto, founded by Molly Malecki near Aurora, Oregon, cultivates thousands of cacti and succulents across multiple greenhouses, supplying over 50 regional plant shops following the pandemic-driven houseplant boom.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Planting This Flowering Ground Cover Helps Garden Fruit Trees Thrive - Tasting Table

Borage is a beneficial companion plant for fruit and vegetable gardens, attracting pollinators and enriching the soil.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Small changes in how we garden can make a big difference to birds | Letter

Around a third of UK gardeners use pesticides, and our studies found that house sparrow numbers, for example, were nearly 40% lower in gardens where the pesticide metaldehyde was used. By reducing pesticide use, you can actively encourage birds back into your outdoor spaces, as they rely on invertebrates such as slugs and snails as natural prey.
Pets
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Scrolling for Shade: What Homeowners are Actually Searching for Regarding Tree Care - Social Media Explorer

Social media tree-trimming trends prioritize aesthetics over proper arboriculture; professional pruning serves biological functions like wind resistance, not just visual appeal.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

As snow melts, drought still a big issue for Mass.

Massachusetts faces critical drought conditions in central and northeast regions despite heavy February snowfall, as cold temperatures prevent adequate groundwater replenishment.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Water vanished in California. Here's how one species saved itself.

Scarlet monkeyflowers rapidly evolved drought tolerance mutations during California's extreme 2012-2015 drought, demonstrating evolutionary rescue in wild populations facing climate change.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The One Thing Your Kitchen Garden Is Probably Missing Right Now - Tasting Table

Using a glass cloche enhances indoor and outdoor kitchen gardening by creating a mini greenhouse effect for plants.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
6 days ago

This Is How to Turn Your Yard into a Butterfly Magnet

Butterfly gardens attract and support butterflies by providing essential food, habitat, and environmental conditions throughout their life cycle.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best places to buy plants online, according to top gardeners and landscape designers

Online plant nurseries offer wider plant selections and specialized varieties, making them ideal alternatives to local garden centers, especially for those without nearby options or preferring car-free shopping.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Fireplace Ashes Can Boost Your Vegetable Garden - If You Use Them The Right Way - Tasting Table

Wood ash serves as a nutrient-rich, budget-friendly fertilizer that enhances plant growth, modifies soil pH, and deters garden pests when applied sparingly in small doses.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

5 Delicious Garden Favorites You May Be Able To Plant In April - Tasting Table

Timing is crucial for successful kitchen gardening, especially for planting seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The houseplant that thrives on neglect and actually prefers when you forget to water it - Silicon Canals

I killed seven houseplants before I discovered the secret: I was literally loving them to death. Every morning, I'd check on them with my watering can in hand, convinced that more water meant more love. Turns out, some plants thrive when you basically ignore them. In fact, there's one particular plant that actually prefers when you forget it exists for weeks at a time.
Science
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

A clean pass under pressure: Why farmers need to take the next shift on plant breeding

Canadian agricultural research faces structural funding pressures and requires a new, diversified research strategy to preserve critical knowledge, regain lost ground, and compete globally.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Overlooked Legume That Handles Cold Soil Better Than Most Crops - Tasting Table

Fava beans are hardy, cold-tolerant, semi-ornamental legumes useful as edible crops and winter cover crops, edible at multiple life stages.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

10 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You'll Want In Your Yard - Tasting Table

Starting an edible garden can make it easier for you to eat healthy and avoid rising grocery costs. You have access to fresh, organic fruits and veggies right outside your door.
Agriculture
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Garden as a Performance

Garden art composes natural materials into picturesque, visually varied vistas—"growing music"—emphasizing harmonious composition, technical craft, and continual temporal change.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

This "Heirloom" Trend Transformed My Garden Just in Time for Spring

Heirloom seeds, with a history of over 50 years, offer flavorful, nutrient-rich produce that connects gardeners to their heritage.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Ask the Gardener: How snow cover can benefit your garden come spring

As an adult, my relationship with snow has changed. I find great beauty in an expanse of unbroken snow, the way drifts reflect wind patterns, the stems and seedheads of last year's perennials still standing proud, and the dampened silence that accompanies a snowstorm. I delight in seeing the intrepid and ever cheerful black-capped chickadee out and about during and immediately after snowfall, determined not to let the flakes affect its outlook.
Environment
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

What To Know About 'Chilling Hours' When Moving Indoor Peach Trees Outside - Tasting Table

Growing a peach tree indoors requires careful selection of variety, adequate sunlight, and sufficient chilling hours for fruit production and plant health.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Plant trees, bushes and evergreens now to give your garden structure

Plant structural trees, hedges and evergreens now, including bare-root specimens, to give winter gardens lasting form and year-round interest.
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

LeafyPod Is a Self-Watering Smart Planter That Saves Your Sanity

Enter the LeafyPod, a self-watering smart planter that utilizes AI to understand your leafy companions, and keep them well cared for. The system is simple: a connected app monitors hydration and nutrient levels, noting what's best for that specific type of plant. Recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, the hydroponic system allows users to grow herbs, greens, or flowers all year long. LeafyPod is adaptive, responding to plant health and to changes in environment.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tropical plants flowering months earlier or later because of climate crisis study

It was previously thought that tropical regions where temperatures fluctuate less over the course of the year would not be so affected by the climate crisis in terms of the timing of flowering. This hypothesis has been proved wrong, said the lead researcher Skylar Graves from the University of Colorado Boulder, who added that nowhere on Earth is unaffected by climate change.
Environment
Agriculture
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

We Asked Experts About the Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Spring-These Are Their 12 Top Tips

Gardening mistakes are common and costly, but beginners can avoid major pitfalls by starting small, choosing correct locations with adequate sunlight, and understanding plant-specific requirements.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Check Out These Great Gardening Tips

Embrace native plants, avoid chemical garden products, and practice eco-friendly gardening to benefit nature and human well-being.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Can You Grow A Garden From Grocery Store Produce Seeds? - Tasting Table

Growing vegetables from store-bought seeds is possible but results vary based on produce type, growing method, and post-harvest treatment, with hybrid plants producing different crops than their parent plants.
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

This Self-Seeding Herb Practically Grows Itself Once Established In Your Garden - Tasting Table

Garden angelica, Angelica archangelica, belongs to the Apiaceae family, the same botanical group as carrots, celery, fennel, and parsley. Like its relatives, it produces a large, distinctively umbrella-shaped inflorescence, or flower cluster, called umbels. In its first year, the plant forms a lower mound of bright green leaves. In the second, a thick, hollow stem shoots upward and unfurls the broad green flower heads that resemble wild carrot or Queen Anne's Lace.
Agriculture
Environment
fromwww.mcall.com
2 months ago

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens reduce food-related emissions, improve soil and pollinator habitat, and boost physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Late Winter Pruning Optimizes Tree Health for Backyard Carbon Sequestration

Prune backyard trees in late winter to reveal structure, improve health, and increase long-term carbon sequestration by removing nonproductive limbs and promoting stronger growth.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The emergency RHS plans protecting its gardens from threat of water droughts

Independent solicits donations to fund open-access journalism; RHS implements emergency water-capture investments and urges gardeners to prepare for climate-driven droughts and flooding.
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

How Yeast Can Actually Be Beneficial For Gardening - Tasting Table

Baker's yeast can serve as an affordable, gentle garden fertilizer supplying nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but its effectiveness remains scientifically inconclusive.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Spring Soil Amendments: What to Add to the Field in March

March is an ideal time to amend soil when temperatures reach 40°F or higher, with compost being a gentle, nutrient-rich amendment that supports soil microbiomes and plant health.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & Birds

Plant native, nectar-rich home gardens to support pollinators threatened by climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and significant population declines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Houseplant hacks: can you really use banana water as a fertiliser?

You are not alone: social media is full of claims that soaking banana skins in water makes a fertiliser that will give you bigger leaves and better blooms. The hack Put banana peels in a jar of water, leave them to sit, then pour the liquid on your plants. Bananas do contain potassium and small amounts of other nutrients. The snag is you have no idea how strong it is or what's missing.
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Agriculture
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

13 Raised Garden Bed Ideas to Elevate Your Backyard This Spring

Raised beds allow gardeners to engineer ideal soil conditions, improve ergonomics, protect crops from pests, and enable faster soil warming and easier watering compared to ground-level gardening.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

What to Plant in March: The Best Early Spring Crops - Modern Farmer

March is ideal for sowing cool-weather annuals directly and starting warm-weather crops indoors before spring frost ends and summer heat arrives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When it comes to preparing seeds for your garden, you'll reap what you sow

To an unimaginable eye, a seed looks inert. Yet they are packed with genetic information and biological processes poised to unfold. All it takes is the right configuration of signals and stimuli from the environment to let them know it's time to dare to grow.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

15 Fruits And Vegetables You Can Start Growing In Late Winter - Tasting Table

Late winter is when keen gardeners can get a little restless. The weather is still cold, and spring still feels far away. Thankfully, you don't need to wait until the weather warms to start your growing season. There are plenty of fruits and vegetables that can be started in the late winter, ready for a bountiful harvest in the coming months. Each of these plants needs unique care in order to thrive, but thankfully, I can guide you through exactly the right steps.
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Your February Soil Checklist: What to Do Now for Healthy Soil

The term "soil fatigue" or exhaustion refers to the condition that soil profiles take on when they've been heavily monocropped and untended. This soil is devoid of the microbial content that offers plants bioavailable food. It lacks the fungal and bacterial organisms that interact with plant nutrients.
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Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Most Fruit Trees Can Wait Until Spring To Be Pruned, Except These Two - Tasting Table

Prune apple and pear trees in winter to improve light, reduce crowding, and boost future fruit; avoid winter pruning for most other fruit trees.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When To Plant Peppers For The Biggest Harvest: It Depends On Your Zip Code - Tasting Table

The U.S. Department of Agriculture published the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which breaks the country into 13 zones that help determine the best time of year to get started on various fruits and vegetables, such as peppers. Each zone varies by 10 degrees, and each subzone varies by five degrees, even if a single state can technically be broken into several zones.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Books To Get You Garden-Ready

Gardening must adapt to climate change through plant selection, soil improvement, water harvesting, microclimate creation, and season-by-season resilience strategies.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

The February Greenhouse: What to Grow Now

Use a greenhouse in February to start late-spring transplants and quick-maturing crops by leveraging heat retention, air circulation, and appropriate greenhouse features.
Agriculture
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My rare plants sell for five figures. The business helps me support my extended family, but I work about 100 hours a week.

A mathematician turned rare-plant hobbyist launched a full-time plant business, leaving academia to support an extended family through plant sales.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

A remote Atacama seed bank preserves Chilean plant diversity under earthquake-proof, low-temperature conditions to protect species from extinction and catastrophic events.
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