Scientists have discovered that modern potatoes evolved from a natural hybridization between ancient tomato and potato-like ...

While gravel flower beds look tidy, they may not be the best option for hydrangeas. Instead consider this other traditional, protective gardening material.

Growing lettuce ( Lactuca sativa) in the shade has a key benefit: It extends its life by keeping its roots cool. Planted in ...

The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America ...

August is the best month to prune apricot trees. Apricots are susceptible to a number of diseases, including eutypa, a ...

Life Extension reports on 15 longevity foods that may enhance healthspan and lifespan, emphasizing plant-based choices rich ...

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is an important cash crop and the most widely consumed beverage in the world. The global tea industry, particularly the booming Pu'er market, has increasingly relied on ...

Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in the health world, and for good reason. The amino acids we get from ...

Climate change heats not only the air and the ocean but also the soil, where key processes that determine fertility and ...

Scientists and lawmakers alike are looking for ways to combat these invasive insects. But do they still present the same ...

Summer marks the blooming season for NC’s most ferocious native plant: the Venus flytrap. But their survival depends on more than just sunshine. WFDD visited the Green Swamp Preserve to learn more.

For decades, scientists and conservationists have been using aboveground plant biodiversity as a metric for conserving ...