The next time you enjoy a juicy peach, be sure to save the pit for planting.

You don't need to live in the jungle to have this tropical fruit tree in your home. It can simply thrive in a container on ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

A drenched yard doesn't have to mean defeat. One oak species thrives in soggy soil, turning rain-soaked land into a lush ...

Make sure you consider the characteristics of the “right place” for a tree before you make a selection.

Satsuma Mandarins are known for their sweet, seedless fruit and compact size. Meiwa Kumquats are also a good choice, with ...

Karen is a writer and editor with more than 25 years of print and digital media experience working in newspapers, educational publishing, marketing, nonprofits, and magazines. If you want to bring a ...

Scientists investigated the differences in carbon storage of trees and soils along forest edges versus the interiors of temperate forests in the northeastern United States. They found that trees ...