WHEN you think of gardening – a naked bum isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But every two years, a whole ...

Did you know some indoor plants can help filter cigarette smoke? Many studies indicate that cigarette smoke lingers in ...

Although aluminum in plants isn’t a good thing because it suppresses nutrients, the aluminum-like glitter on the leaves of ...

On a lined deep gravel tray (or a pierced-through grow bag), place a bottomless pot (DIY one by removing any ... can make their own versions with a food-grade plastic bin or bucket — take the tomato ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

From soups to stir-fries and salads, broccoli is a flexible vegetable that enhances many meals. A perfect addition to any ...

Plant immunity is the inherent or induced capacity of plants to withstand or ward off biological attack by pathogens. Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface ...

Good drainage is important as tarragon does not like having wet roots. Adding organic matter, sand, or grit to heavier soil ...

Try potting up some spring bulbs like amaryllis and paperwhite narcissus and force them into bloom for Christmas and/or for ...

A historic player piano factory dating back to the vaudeville era is on the market in Deep River, after an extended stint as ...

While some palm trees are hardy in the winters of the Deep South ... Cover the container with a plastic bag for a few weeks ...