November in the South is marked by mild days and cool nights—perfect weather for plants to set down roots. Discover which ...

Emily Wright picks flowers growing safely in a garden tunnel Sept. 17 at Three Creeks Farm and Forest in Ashland. Wright saves the tunnels for high value crops such as these flowers, tomatoes and ...

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 ...

Gardening season may be slowing down, but your perennial beds are still whispering for attention—specifically, for a generous ...

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. Marisha ...

As we look toward the approach of fall, many gardeners are warming up to the idea of cool season crops. Most of what we think of when it comes to vegetable gardens are annuals like tomatoes, cucumbers ...

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 ...

Bud dormancy allows perennial plants to survive winter, but insufficient winter chill under warming climates disrupts this ...

The University of Minnesota Extension’s North Central Research and Outreach Center will have a field day Sept. 19 highlighting the latest research and information about cover crops and perennial ...

On harvest days at Three Creeks Farm and Forest in the Missouri River valley, farm owner Emily Wright and her staff collect three varieties of leafy greens from the field. "We can't really grow enough ...