Papaya plants are tropical, so they thrive in warmth. "Fresh seeds taken directly from a ripe fruit usually germinate in two ...

Tropical starfruit tree was growing from seed to young plant over 109 days time lapse. Seed was extracted directly from store ...

This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

Learning how to grow an apricot tree from a seed is a rewarding experience for gardeners who enjoy nurturing plants from the ...

In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about citrus, mulch and compost, lawn care, gardenias, creeping fig and ...

Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

Bare-root trees need to be planted quickly to keep their exposed roots from drying out. Here's the best time to plant so ...

If you’re dreaming of picking apples or pears from your own garden in the fall, here are some recommendations for success ...

Bridget Hatfield (Technical Services Manager, Kemin Crop Technologies): “Nematodes are incredibly diverse and often very ...

Pee Dee gardeners may be eager to plant, Greg Pryor advises caution, suggests online, print seed catalogs, finding what to plant in spring.

Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ...