I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard - and the best part is you can ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension It’s that time of year again for our 4-H plant sale, and we have some ...

This Mediterranean tree is low maintenance, requiring sunshine and free-draining soil, and can typically provide you with delicious fruits twice a year.

There’s one notable caveat: For the best results, you should opt for a citrus tree. “Meyer lemon and key lime citrus trees are reliable options because they adapt well to indoor conditions and can ...

September is the ideal time to make a start on an important gardening job that can also help suppress weeds, according to David Domoney.

Bringing the beauty of nature indoors can transform your living space, purify the air, and boost your mood. While many plants ...

Large metropolitan areas in central and western China are powering ahead, but will the benefits of their growth spill over?

The first-ever measurements of the ethanol content of fruits available to chimpanzees in their native African habitat show ...

Scientists estimate chimps’ alcohol consumption for the first time, and find they seem to prefer boozier fruit.