Egypt’s National Gene Bank and Genetic Resources is preserving native crops and other species to enable the development of ...

Lisa Schauer Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing ...

The seeds germinate fast, and the plants aren't very ... If desired, toss with 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

When plants come up, they can be grown under fluorescent lights or next to a sunny window until frost is done for the season ...

Avoid these common seed starting mistakes in order to grow healthier seedlings this spring. Overall, the process of starting ...

Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

I sat beside a row of small cups, their green bowls disguising the colors of the earthy olive oil within. Cristina Stribacu, founder of LIA Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Messenia, Greece, was leading ...

Saturated ground at this time of year can make the problem worse, but there are steps you can take to eradicate the unwanted ...

A languid, loving portrait of Black farmers in the South, “Seeds” is a mixture of celebration and lament. Family farming has been endangered, but for African American farmers, the land ...

Some seeds are sown on the soil surface because they need light to germinate; others want to be lightly covered, the cue to break dormancy being soil temperature. Regardless of sowing depth ...

Research on the effects of olive oil for eczema is mixed. Some studies suggest it may help relieve inflammation and pain, while others found that it may damage the skin barrier and worsen symptoms.