Plants

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)

A community garden blooms behind the local library in Huachuca City, Arizona.

As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot... (more)

Planting more of these neglected crops could help mitigate food shortages in the face of... (more)