Garden of Eagan: with a recycled milk jug, soil and seeds, you can create a mini greenhouse that protects cold-hardy crops ...

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who want to start seeds indoors at around this time of year.

Thinking about starting seeds indoors? Proper timing, light and watering can make the difference between lanky seedlings and ...

Lawn and gardening specialist at lawnmower brand Hayter, Chris Cooper, said March is the perfect time to start whipping your garden back into shape, and to begin mowing your grass.

But nature’s survival plan creates a bit of a challenge for home gardeners because the hard coating prevents those seeds from sprouting easily. So it’s up to us to mimic the effects of stomach acid to ...

Kids learn about the importance of agriculture by planting and tasting microgreens at AuSable Forks Elementary School.

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death. Although the causal link between protein aggregates and ...

Jackie Bantle Are you feeling depressed about your grocery bill and the lack of your own fresh produce during the winter?

Beef tallow reenters commercial fryers and home kitchens as chefs pursue higher smoke points and deeper browning. Grocery retailers respond with expanded inventory, which places ... Read moreThe post ...

As we pass the hump mark of February, it's time to sow a short row or a bed of the cold weather vegetable of lettuce. A packet of lettuce seed costs about $2 and you can choose from many varieties ...