Plants

It’s been a weird year for wheat. Consider baking with oats, barley, rye and other... (more)

In Washington, DC, a program seeks to foster abundance through seed-sharing.

Gardens require a huge amount of labor, and outcomes like health, well-being or food security... (more)

Researchers have discovered a new way to grow plants using artificial photosynthesis, requiring no sunlight... (more)

Stagger your planting in July and August to ensure a continual harvest throughout the fall.

Tracing the muskmelon’s journey from 19th-century produce stands to today’s beloved heirloom seed catalogs.

Minnesota farmer and distiller Mike Swanson trialed 15 different varieties of rye in an effort... (more)

Chickpea crop yields are expected to drop as much as 20 percent in 2022.

They’re heralded for their ability to improve soil, but cover crops won’t save all land... (more)

Raised on Long Island by an Irish-American family, Kristyn Leach is now dedicated to preserving... (more)