Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starting a vegetable garden is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Nurturing homegrown crops is even more enjoyable when ...

Annual crops, such as tomatoes, corn, and lettuce, cover a significant portion of our plates and farmland acres. However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring.

Perennial crops don't require resowing or intensive management to provide valuable self-sustaining yields. Considering staple crops to grow is crucial for the future of food production and can be a ...

From the bucks you’ll save to the boundless array of container combos you can choose from, benefits abound when you pot up perennial plants.

A popular shade-loving perennial plant, hostas (Hosta spp.) come in multiple cultivars and some spectacular colors. If you ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Climate change is threatening modern life in ways we are still finding, from food security to the economy to everyday living. It has been labeled a “threat multiplier” for its potential to complicate ...

Annual crops are the farmer's bread and butter, the crops they rely on most, but at least one type of perennial grain is proving much more beneficial to the environment. A crop of perennial rye ...

This beautiful blue flower shares a common name with another perennial known for its vibrant, delicate petals. It thrives in ...

As our climate changes, so will our diets. Fix is exploring that reality through the lens of foods that show what sustainable, equitable, and resilient eating could look like. Try them yourself with ...

Researchers project that biofuel production will continue to expand around the world. To understand the effects of this trend, scientists must accurately represent biofuel crops in land surface models ...

"Have you ever wondered about life on a leaf?" Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) researcher Ashley Shade asks a simple question, but it's one well worth investigation. The aboveground part ...