Flowers in a vegetable garden are not decorative. They are the trap crops, pollinator magnets, beneficial-insect harbors, and shade providers...

National Seed Swap Day is a great opportunity to trade seeds, share knowledge, and meet new friends. Beat the winter...

Some farmers are content milking cows or growing corn and soybeans. But what if you want to try your hand...

Hey FA readers! When we asked which fall flavor you loved more, pumpkins or apples, plenty of you said apples....

You pull a few weeds, slice a lime for your afternoon drink, and a day later a red, blistering skin...

Broccoli is a surprisingly complicated vegetable and can be hard to grow. It was one of the top vegetables our...

Brussels sprouts can be easy to grow, and the whole crop turns on one bit of timing. The trick is...

A ripe watermelon off your own vine is one of the sweetest rewards of the 2026 garden, but the melon...

Have you ever wondered if the poppy seeds on the bagel you’re eating come from the same poppy flower that produces opium? They actually do, but they have been scrubbed of the milky substance which forms illegal narcotics and therefore are perfectly safe to eat. Don’t be alarmed: The poppy flowers growing in your backyard are a different species! There are 120 varieties of poppies, only one of which you cannot grow in the US. Learn all about poppy flower history, nutrition, folklore, and tips for growing. Read on.

You may already be familiar with threatening browntail moth caterpillars, especially if you live in the northeastern US. Found primarily on the coast of Maine and Cape Cod, the dangers of browntail moth caterpillars are two-fold: They cause skin rashes and also feed on trees to the point of killing them. Due to their seasonal resurgence, this bothersome creature is receiving lots of attention lately. As the weather warms and people begin heading outdoors, browntail moth caterpillars are also emerging from their webs in the trees. For information on when and where to spot them, how to treat a browntail moth rash, and how to prevent your plant life from being destroyed, keep reading.