Annual crops, such as tomatoes, corn, and lettuce, cover a significant portion of our plates and farmland acres. However, the constant work of planting and harvesting can be time-consuming and tiring.

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Perennial crops don't require resowing or intensive management to provide valuable self-sustaining yields. Considering staple crops to grow is crucial for the future of food production and can be a ...

As our climate changes, so will our diets. Fix is exploring that reality through the lens of foods that show what sustainable, equitable, and resilient eating could look like. Try them yourself with ...

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Climate change is threatening modern life in ways we are still finding, from food security to the economy to everyday living. It has been labeled a “threat multiplier” for its potential to complicate ...

Annual crops are the farmer's bread and butter, the crops they rely on most, but at least one type of perennial grain is proving much more beneficial to the environment. A crop of perennial rye ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

"Have you ever wondered about life on a leaf?" Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) researcher Ashley Shade asks a simple question, but it's one well worth investigation. The aboveground part ...

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This story was originally published by The National Observer and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last summer, most of the fields surrounding Joel VanderSchaaf’s Prairie ...

Are your perennials and hydrangeas flopping over in heavy rain? Find out if pruning or staking will help your plants stand ...