Bites from a strawberry should progress from the stem end to the tip, since the tip is the sweetest part and it is desirable ...

Uncover the ancient mystery of the squirting cucumber's explosive seed dispersal. Discover the plant's sophisticated fluid redistribution system.

This is the third video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep3) I explain how I save the category I call "Wet Seeds" from our food garden to grow more ...

The dormant season is a great time to sow flower seeds, establish trees and shrubs, and get started on the vegetable garden.

Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Dan Fillius shares what he's excited to plant this next season.

If you’ve been in garden supply stores or perusing various seed catalogs lately, you may have noticed the different types of ...

But instead of a demise from “usual” explanations such as lack of profit, foreign competition, or retirement of the owners, ...

How to plant watermelon? Check this article for a step-by-step guide, from selecting the right seeds to proper watering techniques for a great harvest.

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

This is a good planning time – not only to order seeds for the 2025 edible garden but also to hone in on the best varieties of vegetables, herbs, and fruits for May planting. Lots of new ...

To protect your seeds from weather and mice, Suttons seeds are offering this lovely retro tin to SEVEN lucky Sun Gardening readers. Plus five packets of flower seeds and five packets of Vegetable ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...