
California farmers are making drinking water from tomatoes
Raw tomatoes are normally processed into various products, including tomato paste, ketchup and sauce. In the process,...

New genetically modified purple tomato may stock shelves
While many people are suspicious of genetically modified foods, a new tomato just approved by the USDA has some...

Seed-Saving 101: How to harvest and store herb, tomato, and berry seeds
Another great aspect of harvest season is that it’s the time of year when most plantsgo to seed, thus ensuring...

How to eat your lawn: Transform your wasteful grassy space into a food forest garden
Several organizations now exist that help people transform their lawns into edible food forests, and one of those...

HOW TO: grow your best spring garden yet
Most people wouldn't consider the dark days of winter to be the best time to plan a garden, when wind howls outside...

DIY: How to Plant a Personal Garden In a Small Urban Space
Many people bemoan the fact that they can't grow their own food (or even flowers) because they lack any kind of...

DIY: How to start a community seed bank
How to Get Started Ask around to see which local friends are also planning to put together a garden this...

Plantui: The First Hydroponic Smart Garden
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables or herbs at home but felt like you were unable to do so because...

How to Maximize Your South-Facing Windows to Grow Food All Winter
As I write this, I'm chewing on a spicy little arugula seedling that I grew from seed within the last couple...

How to Can Fruit and Veggie Juices to Preserve Summer's Sweetness
It's the height of the summer harvest season here in the northern hemisphere, and the southern one will see a huge...

Grow Up! How to Design Vertical Gardens for Tiny Spaces
If you're one of the many people in the northern hemisphere who are counting down the days 'til springtime, chances...

GMO Tomatoes Could Stay Fresh For Over a Month
Many of us invested in the success of sustainable agriculture have a knee-jerk response against genetically-modified...