No matter what you’re growing, companion planting matters. From hydrangeas to hostas, roses to radicchio, setting your plants up for success starts with finding the appropriate garden fellows. While ...

Of course, anyone who has attempted to grow vegetables knows it's not always as effortless as those picture-perfect garden ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Agriculture authorities in Maine say an invasive pest that can damage crops such as cabbage and broccoli has been found in the state for the first time. The pest is an insect ...

New study offers a novel framework to test strategies for managing invasive pests. Applying the framework to swede midge, a new invasive fly causing 100% crop losses for organic broccoli growers, the ...

Whether growing broccoli for a spring harvest or late fall, seedlings need warmth to get started, while the harvest requires cool weather and vernalization. Though it’s considered a cool-season crop, ...

For farmers and gardeners who want to skip conventional pesticides, options for fighting off pests can vary widely in effectiveness. There’s a wealth of organic-certified pesticides for all sorts of ...

Strategically use certain vegetables in your garden to naturally deter pests and enhance your harvest without pesticides.