Here’s a way you can help protect the U.S. food system from pests, disease and climate change. All you have to do is plant a seed. Each year, hundreds of American gardeners sign up for a citizen ...

As fruit from our gardens begins to mature, and seed develops, many gardeners plan to save seed for planting next season. For ...

Melon seeds are regaining popularity for their numerous health benefits. These nutrient-dense seeds offer protein, healthy fats including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids; fiber; vitamins such as ...

Farmers in NJ are working with producers in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen and other conflict areas to grow ...

Most varieties produce melons weighing 6 to 15 pounds. These small fruits are juicy and incredibly sweet and do not sacrifice flavor. Though they didn’t gain popularity until the 1990s, icebox melons ...

But what are heirloom tomatoes, and are they difficult to grow? These heirloom varieties are more old-fashioned than the modern hybrid cultivars you often see for sale and come in shapes and ...

Capitol Reef National Park's historic orchards are pretty special. In the Utah park, you can find heirloom fruit varieties planted by pioneers, and they're more than just fun to look at. They could be ...

The park's historic orchards are also a big attraction. Heirloom fruit varieties like the ones planted by pioneers are more than just fun to look at. They could be climate insurance for the food ...

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah may be best known for its towering red rock cliffs. The park's historic orchards are also a big attraction. Heirloom fruit varieties like the ones planted by ...