Cracking the Genetic Code of the Lychee
After mapping the genes of this short-season tropical fruit, researchers make a discovery that could lead to a future where it’s grown and harvested year-round.
Urban Farming Can Actually Be Pretty Productive
A new two-year study found the yield and quality of produce grown on urban farms is comparable to conventional farming.
Is Beet Juice the Future of Deicing City Streets?
Deicers made with a mixture of sugar beet molasses and salt are gaining traction.
Meet the Modern Farmers Who Went From Selling Wine to Picking Finger Limes
After early careers spent working in hospitality, Tamer and Claire Harpke now specialize in growing edible flowers, specialty citrus and microgreens for restaurants.
Yes, There Are Plants That Still Bloom in the Dead of Winter
Count on these frost-tolerant flowers, shrubs and trees to bring color during the garden’s quiet season.
What Do Farmers Do During The Winter?
It’s not an off-season, that’s for sure, but many producers say winter work has become increasingly important.
A recap of 2021, a year filled with equal parts hope and disappointment.
The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival
More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.
Underneath the Mistletoe…You’ll Find the Plant It’s Stealing Nutrients From
This cheery holiday plant might encourage stolen kisses, but it’s also a tree-killing parasite.