Zone 10 has longer summers and few to no winters—perfect weather for green thumbs. Here, frost briefly appears, with the first occurrence on November 30th and the last on January …

Agriculture plays a crucial role in poverty reduction and improving food security. A report published by the World Bank indicates that 80% of the rural population depends on agriculture for …

Growing your own food is a great investment, especially in today’s economy, but what if your garden is partially shaded? Should that stop you? Absolutely not! There are many vegetables …

Many people love red clover (Trifolium pratense) for its large crimson blossoms, and herbivorous animals adore it for its taste and nutritional value. When you plant red clover in late …

Farmers have practiced crop rotation for hundreds of years. Rotating legume crops with grains and forage grasses is part of the foundation of many farms and ranches. On this larger …

There are hundreds of flowering plants that start with the letter S, but to help you out, we’ve picked out 14 of the most common species. Some of these flowers …

Zone 8 may have chilly winters, but they are shorter than that of Zone 7. The summers are between warm and hot, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 80°F to …

Zone 3 is the coldest US growth zone—the annual minimum temperature is -30°F, and it has one of the shortest growing seasons. In Zone 3 the last frost occurs around …

In Zone 7, the minimum winter temperatures are between 0°and 10°F. The last frost occurs around mid-April, and the first frost is around mid-October, resulting in a long growing season …

Container gardening is a great way to improve the aesthetics and diversity of your outdoor garden with minimal work. Numerous tree species are well-suited to container culture, so you can …