Preventive spraying of pesticides, such as one specific to caterpillars – Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (Btk) – requires regular applications. This will incur cost, time and effort, and is ...

Borage plants grow three feet tall and two feet wide and self-sow with ease so that you will enjoy their garden presence for ...

Celery is an important herb in Louisiana cooking. Herbs we grow as cool-season annuals include parsley, cilantro/coriander, ...

What's the trick to ditching synthetic chemicals and fertilizers? Use the power of nature to boost your organic garden's ...

You can grow herbs from seeds, of course, but going this route takes longer to achieve a full-sized plant. You can stick to familiar herbs like parsley, or perhaps you’re up for branching out to ...

Gardening enthusiasts are constantly searching for new plants that offer both beauty and practicality. One such herb that’s quickly becoming a favorite among gardeners worldwide is borage. Originally ...

We have a satsuma tree that is full of fruit. My husband wants to pick them. He said that they are sweeter if you pick them ...

In “The Forbidden Garden,” Simon Parkin examines the mad, heroic decision during the siege of Leningrad to guard biodiversity at the cost of human life. By Deborah Blum Deborah Blum ...

Owners can still control its smart garden gadgets without the app “as described in the user manual” for their specific product. (For instance, the Bounty Wi-Fi offers a touchscreen control panel.) ...

From formal to cottage garden, there's a style for every kind of person. Your garden is your very own paradise, which is why it can be so difficult to get started on it. Weeding, planting and ...

Getting your garden ready for winter isn’t just about tidying up, it’s about protecting your plants, nurturing your soil, and setting the stage for a vibrant spring comeback. This process, often ...

Among the more unusual expenses claims were the purchase of a set of luxury kitchen tools including a £39 herb chopper and a £33 cheese knife. It was bought by the then vice chancellor of ...