Skip buying the seed packet next year. Transport yourself back to the beginning of summer. You planted a few tomato plants in the hopes you'd have a summer full of tomato sandwiches, tomato pies, and ...

Growing apple trees from seed isn't hard, but it is an exercise in patience. Getty Images Have you ever driven out to the country for the requisite apple picking fall activity before coming home to ...

Have you dreamt of a citrus grove in your own backyard? Or have you envisioned a perfectly pruned lemon tree finding a home in your sunny living room? You might assume your first stop should be the ...

Farmers can grow fiber for clothing. They can create waterway buffers with plants to protect water quality, plants to eat and plants to use to create art. They can enlist poultry to manage pests and ...

It’s always a bit sad to see our summer vegetable gardens peter out as the season comes to a close. Those once-verdant plants are now fading as the long, hot summer takes its toll. Though harvests of ...

Experienced farmers understand that saving seeds from their crops is a proven cost-cutting strategy. By preserving seeds from their most productive or distinctive plants, they ensure a head start for ...

This past week has been glorious in the garden. I have basked in the radiance of autumn foliage, and the warm sunshine under cloudless skies has made for an enjoyable stretch outdoors. The aromatic ...