Whether you are a seasoned or novice gardener, planning next year’s garden can be exciting but a little overwhelming at times ...

The discovery of a unique relationship between insects and plants has solved a longstanding mystery. For over a century, botanists have wondered how the tiny seeds of Balanophora were dispersed, and ...

Through the wonder that is the internet, there are many online, reputable sources to buy helpful insects. Popular sources include: Amazon Planet Natural Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Praying mantis are one ...

Check out this map to see what type of grass seed is typically grown in your region. Photo Credit: Juan Rodriguez Generally, you’ll want to plant grass seed during your turf’s active growing season if ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

In 1925, John Chandler “Chan” Gurney, D. B. Gurney’s son, began making a reputation for himself as a talented announcer and programmer for the station. At the same time, D. B. began to notice the ...

Squirting cucumbers shoot their seeds up to 33 feet (10 m) away from the mother plant to avoid overcrowding and competition, but exactly how they do it has long remained a mystery. Squirting ...

The RHS Seed list is produced each year by a small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers, based at RHS Garden Wisley. They collect, clean and pack seed for RHS Members, covering 180 species, ...