Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starting a vegetable garden is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Nurturing homegrown crops is even more enjoyable when ...

Annual crops, such as tomatoes, corn, and lettuce, cover a significant portion of our plates and farmland acres. However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring.

Perennial crops don't require resowing or intensive management to provide valuable self-sustaining yields. Considering staple crops to grow is crucial for the future of food production and can be a ...

Coreopsis is known for its non-fussy nature, and this pretty yellow-and-red bloom is sure to be a standout among the flowering perennials in your garden. Why we love it: Not only is this plant ...

Perennial crops are both valuable and vulnerable. They can generate high economic returns, but they also require long-term ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Climate change is threatening modern life in ways we are still finding, from food security to the economy to everyday living. It has been labeled a “threat multiplier” for its potential to complicate ...

For years, many backyard gardeners believed a productive vegetable garden required starting over every spring.

As our climate changes, so will our diets. Fix is exploring that reality through the lens of foods that show what sustainable, equitable, and resilient eating could look like. Try them yourself with ...

Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura clover, a perennial legume, can provide sufficient nitrogen for corn, thus ...