For the last few years I’ve been buying heirloom plant seeds from all over the world to increase my personal inventory of rare plants and vegetables. I’ve always assumed that if they could be shipped ...

Looking to develop a green thumb? The Wimberly Village Library will host a grand opening of its "seed library" Friday from 11 ...

Place the eggplant in a colander set over a plate and sprinkle liberally with salt. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes to drain.

Brussel sprouts are the perfect fiber-rich, filling, low-calorie snack you're probably not eating. Whip up the cruciferous ...

Two scientists who helped create an international seed vault received the World Food Prize last week in Des Moines, spotlighting the importance of seed banks, including one in northeast Iowa. The Seed ...

Two scientists who helped establish an international seed vault received the World Food Prize Thursday night in Des Moines, ...

Raising plants from seed is an essential gardening skill. It allows you to quickly and cheaply propagate new plants each ...

By Amelia Nierenberg The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in the far reaches of northern Norway, is meant to be humanity’s last resort. Imagine it as the world’s doomsday garden shed: a secure ...

Part of that mind-set includes saving seeds, an activity that benefits vegetable gardeners as much ... and ensure you can savor the flavor of your heirloom tomato next season.

“All plants start from seedlings,” Masabni said. “Let’s take the example of lettuce as a vegetable. It makes more and more leaves, and then you harvest it and eat those leaves. If you let it go even ...