Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...

Plants make substances called alkaloids to protect themselves, and humans have long taken advantage of these chemicals, using ...

Starting these vegetable seeds in mid-winter ensures the plant has enough time to mature. They'll be ready to transplant in ...

Carnivorous pitcher plants attract ants with their sweet but toxic nectar, turning its flowers into a deadly trap.

When it comes to growing crops at home, you are probably aware of many common vegetables you can plant in your garden by sprinkling seeds, such as lettuce, carrots, and kale. It is always fun to grow ...

Greenhouses allow us to grow plants even during the coldest and darkest days of the year – if you can keep the cold air out.

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about tomatoes, amaryllis, poinsettias, palms, vegetables and ...

As Marion County faces frigid temperatures, experts offer advice on how to properly protect plants from freeze damage.