Gardening In Small Spaces In Orange County Orange County has its share of sunshine, but sometime not enough space for a big garden. Many gardeners—or would be gardeners—in Orange County live in ...

The variety of fertilizers available is dizzying. Liquids, solids, and crystals; specialty, foliar, slow release, and quick ...

The United States Department of Energy on Oct. 29 closed on a $1.5 billion loan to support Indiana's first fertilizer plant in West Terre Haute. The Wabash Valley Resources coal-powered ammonia ...

The salad on your plate may owe its existence to a thunderstorm. Many people are wary of lightning as a natural phenomenon. A hiker might worry about dark clouds on a day trip or a child might be ...

Discover the unexpected benefits of burying a fish head under a tomato plant in this fascinating video. Learn about the ancient technique that boosts plant growth and enriches the soil with essential ...

Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. A research team from the University ...

Fertilize based on soil test results and local ordinances, using slow-release nitrogen and limited phosphorus. Maintain fertilizer-free zones near water bodies, avoid fertilizing during dormancy or ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What came first, the potato or the tomato? A new genetics study says ...

Random mating between wild tomato plants and potato-like species 8 million to 9 million years ago may have given rise to one of our favorite carbs: the potato. Together with 107 extant, wild potato ...