Farmers initially prayed for rain in Pennsylvania but now seek sun to ripen the strawberry crop after a rainy May.

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“Just as important, though, is the role of the public. Visiting local farms, picking your own berries, and choosing ...

“June is a good time to plant out the last of the tender crops, such as courgettes and squashes, with successional sowing of ...

Some types pack more of this vital nutrient than others—so we asked dietitians which offer maximum bang for your buck.

Because strawberries don’t breed true from seed, most plants are grown from dormant, bare-root transplants. But if you do ...

Although our current rain deficit and Michiana’s dry conditions are a concern to other agriculture sectors, grapes can actually tolerate drought during the growing season. With all these ...

As Texas fruit growers battle unpredictable chill hours and late spring freezes, a small, but growing, group is turning to lesser-known or “alternative” fruit crops in search of more resilient and ...

Warmer winter temperatures have altered frost patterns and growing seasons across the United States, forcing botanical ...

Every garden in Pocahontas County was all dolled-up Monday night. Freezable plants were covered with hats, caps, bathing suits, sweaters, pants, underclothes, blankets, rugs, overcoats, carpets, ...

Pine Hollow Arboretum is one of many botanical gardens rethinking their planting strategies as the climate warms. These ...