Loose-leaf lettuce purchased from the grocery store or harvested from the garden can be expected to keep for as long as a ...

As children, we're taught that the functions of a leaf are photosynthesis (turning sunlight into chemical energy) and storing ...

When you think of lettuce, maybe you picture a bland iceberg wedge on the side of a diner plate, but there’s a world of leafy greens out there, romaine, butterhead, red leaf, green leaf, and yes, even ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...

As the global population surpasses 8 billion, the challenge of producing sufficient food becomes increasingly pressing. The Netherlands stands as the world's second-largest food exporter, efficiently ...

One of my signs that spring is officially here is the day my go-to farmer returns to the farmers market. It always feels good to welcome him back after a long winter and pick up fresh, locally grown ...