Peppers and peppercorns are both spicy, so they must come from the same plant, right? You might be surprised how little they have in common.

A sizeable crowd mills around a huge banana at one of the stalls at the recent 8th Africa Agric Expo 2025, held at the KICC ...

Scotland is the home of tatties, exporting seed potatoes throughout the UK, Ireland and western Europe so, as with everything, it makes sense to ...

Some of our best-loved wildflowers - yellow rattle, meadowsweet and primulas such as primrose and cowslip - all require ...

Potatoes are some of the earliest plants that can go in the garden. Some gardeners aim for planting on or around St. Patrick’s Day, while others of us will be lucky to have them planted by Mother’s ...

Spring is just around the corner, and if you want your garden to look its best, there are certain jobs to carry out as soon ...

Plus, a 2019 Gut study suggests that eating whole grains in place of refined grains may help induce weight loss. The fiber in whole grains, along with other nutrients, may help you feel more full, so ...

▪ Pears, apples, and other rose-family plants that are subject to fire blight should be protected with a recommended spray ...

March is a good time to plant potatoes, as well as brassicas, beets, carrots, collard greens, bunching onions, kale and ...

Kale is one of the hardiest and most rewarding crops to grow in the Pacific Northwest, and February is the perfect time to appreciate its resilience and nutritional value. Originating in Asia, kale ...

Tart cherries contain natural melatonin that research shows may improve sleep quality and duration. The minimal natural sugar ...

Late fall and winter are good times for spinach. To have more greens the rest of the year, though, I tried Asian chijimisai, ...