The tomato plant is native to western South America, specifically the region encompassing present-day Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, ...

Most gardeners have a tendency to plant several cherry tomatoes closely in a raised bed or container. This certainly helps save space but at the same time might cause some potential garden problems, ...

Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound ...

Tomato growers placed into quarantine after the discovery of the tomato brown rugose virus say authorities should have been ...

Regular and even watering can help prevent common problems like blossom end rot or fruit cracking. Tomatoes need ...

While there’s limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there’s a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain. Researchers ...

Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs ...

A: Hot Wings and Amur maples turn nice orange-red in the fall. Not brilliant red like Autumn Blaze, which doesn’t really work ...

First, researchers identified the genes behind the 'DMSP' molecule in the wild plants; then they found a way to transfer its ...

In the ongoing effort to enhance crop efficiency, researchers have uncovered key genetic components of photosynthesis in ...

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including golden rain trees, moles, crape myrtles, tomatoes, ...