The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.

You'll be amazed by the ways desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the bird species that live in ...

Scientists say the decline is concerning because it could indicate a broader problem. However, there are small things people can do in their own backyards that can make a difference ...

WITH Spring just days away, if you want to get your patio and driveway ready for the warmer weather, you’ve come to the right place. But a landscaper has warned homeowners against a ‘quick fix’ ...

Have a think about planting some different varieties of seeds this year - check out She Grows Veg and other sites for heirloom varieties. There’s an astonishing array on offer, like purple ...

Pruning is a tricky, time-consuming activity that can backfire if done wrong. Our lineup has 24 plants that thrive and ...

Fruits are like small cherries, red at first, turning purple to black at maturity. Twigs give off a strong odor when crushed. Conditions conducive to poisoning: Leaves, bark and seeds poisonous ...

To protect thousands of varieties of Mexico's prized heirloom corn, leaders vote to amend the constitution to ban the ...

And they say the presence of engineered seeds and corn in Mexico threatens the vast diversity of maize crops here, which span from burnt orange to purple and pink and which have been adapted over ...

Sabrina McKinney enjoys cultivating and growing Cherokee heirloom seeds she has received from the Cherokee Nation Seed Bank.

Recent cold, wet weather across the Midwest have prompted many farmers to ask about purple corn seedlings ... With phosphorous deficiency, corn plants will be stunted with thin stalks.

Seed selection remains one of the most critical decisions a grower can make. The right seed, on the right acre, at the right rate, planted at the right time sets the foundation for yield potential and ...