Lettuce is a nutrient powerhouse, loaded with essential minerals, vitamins, and calcium. But beware! It can also be a sneaky carrier of bacteria like E. Coli if you don't know how to clean it properly ...

As California farmers wonder who will grow and harvest our food, falling birthrates are likely to soon force nations to compete for immigrants.

Students at Crivitz Middle School are getting their hands dirty in the science department, learning what it takes to grow their own food inside their classroom.

A group of High School students is excited. Excited by something that is edible and full of Vitamin A and water. They ...

It's time to start the first early-season garden plants from seed inside -- and gather the rest of the season's seeds while ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and best start.

Green onion: cut an inch from the roots. Place them in shallow water and make sure the tops are not submerged in the water.

A manatee and two calves sought refuge from the January morning chill in the warm, glassy waters of Silver Glen Springs. They ...

Produce grown by teenagers in Des Moines is now on the shelves at a local Hy-Vee. The grocery store on East Euclid offers ...

Taylor Farms, a leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, launches of six new Chopped Salad Bowls this month.