While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. When ...

Sprouting seeds is a way of adding extremely nutritious phytonutrients to one's diet without great difficulty, expense, or space necessary. 1. Start with a jar, such as a canning jar (or reuse a glass ...

Speed up germination for some veggies and flowers by soaking seeds before planting.

It is so hot outside that I had trouble coming up with a topic for this week’s article! I just saw my outside thermometer and it read 108 degrees! That is too hot for me to be outside gardening. So, I ...

The FDA has issued final guidance for those producing and using seeds for sprouting, partly because of a string of foodborne illness outbreaks stretching back more than two decades. “Contamination can ...

Growing onions from seed is budget-friendly and easier than you think.

At my local grocery store, out here in the middle of nowhere, a head of cauliflower costs $5 and a wilted ball of lettuce might run you $3. It’s a far cry from the vibrant fruit and vegetable markets ...

Microgreens have become a trendy ingredient on many restaurant menus – and for a good reason. These mini veggies and herbs have the same nutrients as their full-size counterparts, but they pack ...

Growing a bountiful garden doesn’t start when temperatures warm, flowers blossom, and birds start singing in the spring. No, ...