Gardening is more of a science than many people realize. It takes thoughtful and strategic care to grow any plants, especially vegetables you intend to harvest for food. Things become even trickier ...

No table set up is complete without the addition of a salt and pepper mill, and wouldn’t it be great if the pepper on your table came from your own garden? And the good news is that it can be because ...

Many foods and drinks, like berries, nuts, seeds, cacao, kale, spices, herbs, and coffee, have more antioxidants than green tea and support overall health.

Picture this: it’s April, you’ve got a free Saturday, you finally go to set up the garden… …and you’re standing in the aisle ...

A research team has developed an optimized regeneration protocol for chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), achieving a significant improvement in tissue culture success rates.

Winter's coming but in Florida, the weather is great for yard work in cooler temperatures. And there are plenty of tasty ...

Alternative use of the X-ray test to evaluate seed quality has become increasingly diverse. This study was performed primarily to establish experimental procedures and verify the effectiveness of the ...

There are so many ways to eat chakalaka. It’s a staple at the braai, as a relish or even as a meal in itself with pap, bread, samp, meat, or whatever you choose to serve it with, for breakfast, lunch ...

It's such a rewarding experience to watch a plant grow from a tiny sprout, and seed germination is arguably one of the most critical stages of growth. The goal is to transform your seeds into strong ...

The easiest way to grow cayenne peppers is to start them from seed indoors about six to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area, says Lindsey Chastain, gardener and founder of Waddle and ...

Seed saving is one of gardening’s most rewarding practices, connecting you to a tradition thousands of years old while setting you up for gardening success next season. This seed saving guide will ...

What should I plant in May? If you think you’ve got a black thumb, you might want to give gardening another try this year. Besides growing fresh veggies, herbs, fruits, and flowers, getting out in ...