Growing your own tomatoes can feel like hitting the jackpot, especially when you bite into that first juicy, sun-ripened fruit. But getting a big harvest, particularly in a small space, often requires ...

A landscaping material commonly used on paths and driveways also happens to be the best addition to herb garden soil for ...

Homegrown tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a delicious reward for the relatively small amount of time and care it takes to nurture them. Their flavor and freshness are unmatched compared to ...

Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. A research team from the University ...

Grow & Tell is IPR’s biweekly gardening segment to guide you through the growing season. In each episode, I’ll walk you through gardening tasks tailored for northern Michigan’s climate and soils — ...