Cultivating Crops, No Sun Required
Researchers have discovered a new way to grow plants using artificial photosynthesis, requiring no sunlight at all.
Your Basic Guide to Summer Succession Planting
Stagger your planting in July and August to ensure a continual harvest throughout the fall.
The Story of the Long-Forgotten Jenny Lind Melon
Tracing the muskmelon’s journey from 19th-century produce stands to today’s beloved heirloom seed catalogs.
Meet the Distiller Dedicated to Reviving Heirloom Grains
Minnesota farmer and distiller Mike Swanson trialed 15 different varieties of rye in an effort to create the perfect bottle of whiskey.
A Global Chickpea Shortage is Looming
Chickpea crop yields are expected to drop as much as 20 percent in 2022.
Cover Crops Are Not a Cure-All Solution
They’re heralded for their ability to improve soil, but cover crops won’t save all land from the effects of climate change.
Meet the Korean Adoptee Saving Seeds of the East Asian Diaspora
Raised on Long Island by an Irish-American family, Kristyn Leach is now dedicated to preserving and adapting crops of her native South Korea.
How a Desert Town Is Growing Its Way to Better Health
A community garden blooms behind the local library in Huachuca City, Arizona.
I Failed at Growing Food for Humans, So I Grew It for the Bees Instead
As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot more to love about urban wildlife than squirrels.