Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Apples can support steady blood sugar and energy at many points in the day, but timing doesn’t dramatically change their metabolic impact.Eating an apple before or with ...

Help your indoor plants thrive with these nutrient-rich solutions.

There has been a growing interest in trying to combine the cold hardiness and disease resistance of the American species with the better qualities of the European species.

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

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Drinking prune juice in the morning may help relieve constipation by working with your body's natural digestive rhythm. Learn ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

If you're hoping for a vibrant garden with lots of blooms this spring, you can prune these 10 plants as early as February. Here's how it makes a difference.

Prepare for spring by repairing winter damage, incorporating cover crops and controlling early-emerging pests.

North Carolina is blessed with a Goldilocks climate, where we can grow a lot of different plants and crops with just a little bit of effort.

Q: If one wants both drought-tolerant (water-efficient) and California native wildflowers, what are the options?