Most teachers would frown upon students playing with bugs during a lesson. For Beth Horst and Grace Julian, it’s a class requirement, along with playing in dirt. The women also ask elementary ...

AND EUSTACE IS HOPING TO CHANGE THE WAY THE NEXT GENERATION EATS BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO PLANT THEIR OWN FOOD. THE NONPROFIT IS RUN BY MELISSA GOLTERMANN AND HER HUSBAND OR MAMA G. AND SHE SHOWED ME ...

What are the best fruits and vegetables to grow in hanging baskets? The best edible plants for hanging baskets will depend on your location and preference. There’s no right or wrong answer when opting ...

The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

Children seem to have an innate need to nurture living things. Sometimes it’s easy to satisfy that need by dedicating a sunny corner of the yard to growing a tomato or carrot crop. But growing plants ...

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 ...

When temperatures are colder or hotter than tomatoes’ preferred range — between 65 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and between 60 and 70 degrees overnight — the plants’ pollen loses vigor.

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When you think of an indoor garden, your mind likely goes to abundant tropical plants offering plenty of ornamental value. But, this isn't the only possibility for growing plants indoors. There are ...

BOSTON (AP) — Amid renewed interest in foraging for edible wild plants, mushrooms and other foodstuffs, experts caution aspiring foragers to prioritize safety, plan carefully and learn proper ...