Broccoli stems are edible and provide many health benefits. They contain more fiber and more of some nutrients than broccoli florets, making them a great addition to soups, salads, and other meals.

Some fruit and vegetable skins contain more fiber and antioxidants than the flesh. Some examples include apples, kiwis, and ...

By definition, invasive species are harmful in some regard,” says Jacob Barney, a professor of invasive plant ecology at ...

Even if you have an in-ground garden, you should grow some plants in pots 🪴 ...

Seaweed and kelp are gaining popularity for their nutrition, sustainability, and culinary versatility. Here’s why sea ...

“Even safe succulents can cause mild stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount,” warns veterinarian Dr. Kathryn Dench, chief ...

Lentils are not as common in container gardens as many other legumes, but they are actually easy to grow for a nutritious ...

There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...

COLUMBUS—Gardeners looking to get a jump on the growing season can do so through the Polk County NC Cooperative Extension’s annual plant sale, which returns this year with a wide selection of fruit ...

BARTOW, Fla. — Four Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies resigned in lieu of termination, and three supervisors were suspended without pay following the death of 55-year-old Essie Ward, whose body ...

The Blushing Scrub Balm is an endangered mint that only grows in the Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area. The recently refined Corridor F won't be constructed through the plant's habitat; ...

Plans for a Polk County tollway drew criticism earlier this year from nature lovers who worried the road could knock out native plant populations in a one-two punch to an endangered Florida mint and ...