Getting kids to eat their vegetables can seem like an insurmountable task. School gardens and lessons about how they grow can help.

Getting kids to eat their vegetables can seem like an insurmountable task. School gardens and lessons about how they grow can help.

An estimated 1 in 4 US children have trouble getting enough to eat at least sometimes. We asked four scholars for their insights..

People buy cypress mulch for rot resistance and other qualities, but new research finds that the label on the bag may be a lie.

Nurturing enthusiasm for growing food closer to home could benefit people, wildlife and the global food system.

Hip food offerings can signal that a neighborhood is gentrifying – especially when they repackage traditional foods for wealthy white eaters.

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted interest in home gardening. Three scientists who garden explain some basic methods for controlling common insects and microbes that can spoil your crop.

Whether it's cars passing nearby, a neighbour's blaring music or the constant drone of a lawnmower, the trouble with sound is that – unlike light – it can be hard to block out completely.

Turning food scraps and yard trimmings into compost improves soil, making it easier for people to grow their own food. City composting programs spread those benefits more widely.

Can you garden without seeds? And how about regrowing veggies from scraps? Here are answers and resources.