Orchids grow differently from other houseplants. Knowing how and when to prune them will give you healthier, happier plants ...

Fig leaves make a delicious tea-like beverage. Harvest them at the end of the season, just before they turn yellow. Rinse, ...

One of my favorite plants in my garden is nicotiana (Nicotiana sylvestris), also known as flowering tobacco. The plants need ...

Fall is the right time to purchase these bulbs so you can grow them yourself and allow them to bloom in time for Christmas. Here's how to take care of them.

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs ...

There are multiple subspecies of poison ivy in North America, but all have leaf groups of three and can be green or have a ...

Have you ever looked at a pile of kitchen scraps and wondered if they could have a second life? Instead of tossing them into ...

Incorporating plant care into your daily routine can significantly boost productivity. The act of nurturing plants not only provides a sense of accomplishment but also creates a calming environment ...

An orange mist containing toxic chemicals escaped from a Palm Bay chemical plant. The leak consisted of 10 gallons of vaporized bromine and sodium cyanide. Three people from the plant were taken to a ...

Synlait has confirmed the sale of its loss-making factory at Pōkeno to US company, Abbott. The infant-formula company is selling the site and related assets for $307 million, and will use the proceeds ...

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70 percent to 80 percent, and it must be dried down to less than 20 percent to be suitable for baling. Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in ...

Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in North Dakota. The stage of maturity of the corn and the intensity and duration of the freeze will directly impact corn grain yield. In some cases, the ...