Sow cucumber seeds at the base of the trellis after the danger of frost has passed. Space them six inches apart on each side, ...

The tree disease that exploded in Bay Area forests three decades ago, stunning residents with vast die-offs in parks and neighborhoods before slowing, has opened a new front with a second, potentially ...

Native plants and non-native crops do not fare well in proximity to one another, attracting pests that spread diseases in both directions, according to two new UC Riverside studies. “We have changed ...

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented through ...

Experts from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as independent nutritionists ...

Mastering the art of watering is the most crucial part of caring for houseplants. Finding the right amount, the right timing ...

Are there any chestnut trees that can grow well in our hot climate and produce edible chestnuts? What kind of upkeep would it ...

Eating plant-based foods that are rich in fiber and healthy fats through what’s long been known as the portfolio diet is one ...

If there is one certainty for all humans, it’s that we are drawn to natural elements.

Emerging infectious diseases in animals that are caused by fungi that you may have heard or read about include white-nose ...

Joanne Chory, a Salk Institute biologist widely admired by climate scientists for her efforts to get plants to absorb greater ...

Pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oahu. According to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, the birds were found on ...