New Dungeness Nursery is celebrating its 10th anniversary, but as father and son Doug and Stew Cockburn (pronounced Coburn) ...

Nano-agrochemicals and nanomedicine are two areas of active research. While there are some distinct differences there are areas of overlap and lessons which can be learned. Here, the authors ...

ovata is top heavy, especially when it has just been replanted. Use a free-draining mix, such as grit and potting compost. Making new plants is very easy. Snip off a stem carrying two leaves or more; ...

With just five inexpensive ingredients, you can mix up the perfect potting mix for nearly any plant. Whether it’s houseplants, succulents, aroids, starting seeds for your vegetable garden, you name it ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Want to pick mangoes from your own backyard? Here’s how to grow a mango tree. There are over 500 different cultivars of mango varying in colour shape and flavour, with Kensington Pride (or Bowen) ...

When to harvest: July to October. How to grow: very early April is your absolute last chance to sow these tender fruits, which need a long growing season to do well. For much better results this month ...

Dwarf trees are ideal for adding structure and interest to small spaces. While gardening in compact yards might at first seem challenging, there are plenty of attractive dwarf tree species to choose ...

Banana plants are actually perennial herbs grown from a large rhizome (a stem that sends out roots and shoots from its nodes). New leaves begin growing below the ground, pushing through the middle of ...

Summary: The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 is the most affordable 18-inch laptop available with 2024-level specs, and although some corners were cut in order to keep costs low, Acer didn't sacrifice ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...