“Passalong plants” — a term with its own roots in many an old family garden.

If you haven't yet tried forcing bulbs, it's rewarding and easy enough for children. Look for packaged kits at retail stores ...

Blink and you might miss how quickly this squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium) ejects its seeds. The mechanics behind ...

Gardening experts explain seven reasons your basil plant may be wilting. Basil is a favorite herb for so many reasons ... Seedlings that have been cultivated in the warm, moist, and wind-less ...

Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...

Republican lawmakers have announced that Congress will continue to follow the centuries-old norm that men should use the ...

A team led by the University of Oxford has solved a mystery that has intrigued scientists for centuries: how does the ...

Can you get seriously sick, or even die, from eating zucchini? A recent case report highlights the danger of cucurbitacin poisoning, a rare but potentially fatal condition connected to gourds.

A whimsical take on Minnesota’s fleeting snows, November gloom, and resilient flamingos, with nods to local businesses and ...

A Lincoln-based president and CEO is one of five people being inducted into the 2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame. The ...

Community composting projects will get a boost over the next three years thanks to a $17.9 million federal grant awarded this ...

Good Monday morning, Evanston. Here are the latest news and feature stories plus great photos from around the city.