If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

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It’s still a hard life, Smitchger said. Right now, he’s worried about drought after particularly dry months in May and June.

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is ...

Oreganos grown for their flowers are hardy, low-maintenance perennials that butterflies love. Here's what to know about pizza oregano vs. ornamental oregano.

You can start to plant vegetables in July for a winter harvest. Palphramand suggests sowing kale and cabbage, choosing ...

Carrots are an excellent vegetable to plant in July for fall harvests, but they’ll need consistent moisture to germinate (so you’ll need to stay on top of keeping your carrot plants well-watered).

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UC Merced's Farm Abuzz with Activity on the University's Experimental Smart Farm, 40 Acres of Dirt and Plants, Research, and ...