Fall is our best time to plant in the SoCal garden; here’s your October checklist

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Sicily’s warming climate pushes farmers to swap vineyards for exotic fruit

Since ancient Roman times, it has been known for its wine, wheat and olive oil, but now Sicily is turning to a rather different crop – bananas.

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, has some ideas

By MELINA WALLING Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Growing ...

Rising ‘food forests’ bring free fruit and heat relief to Boston’s neighborhoods

A decade of organizing has turned trash-strewn lots into edible parks. Now, Boston is expanding food forests as part of its climate action plan.

Fruit and vegetables to sow in your garden right now to get a plentiful harvest

Despite the weather getting cooler, there are plenty of crops that can be sown now for a bountiful harvest in the coming months.
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When to plant bare-root fruit trees

Garden advice What to plant in empty garden beds now to fill the gaps in your borders for an easy autumn refresh Garden advice The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do ...

4 fibre-rich foods to add to your diet – and the ones to rethink

High-fibre foods are all the rage right now. These are the ones to prioritise eating more of, and a few that are surprisingly lacking.
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50 Herb Vegetables & Fruit Crops I'm Growing Right NOW

Join me on a vibrant journey through my garden as I share insights into the 50 herb, vegetable, and fruit crops I'm nurturing right now. Discover tips and tricks for cultivating these diverse plants.
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Generation X was the first to grow up with ultra-processed foods. Many struggle to stop eating them

People in their 50s show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods, including cravings and repeated attempts to stop consuming them, new research shows.

Anyone with an apple tree in garden urged to do 1 thing now or risk attracting rats

People with apple trees in their gardens are being urged to take action now to avoid attracting rats. Experts have warned that fruit trees can act as magnets for rodents, drawing them in with the ...

Can a vegetarian diet increase uric acid levels? Here's what science says and how to fix it

Vegetarian diet is now more popular than ever, due to its long list of health benefits, such as a lowered risk of heart disease, diabetes and also certain types of cancer, you name it and a veg diet ...
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More fruit for their labour

They look close to dead,” says Sri Lankan farmer Shantha Dissanayake looking at his pruned mango trees. “They looked close to dead,” says Sri Lankan farmer, Shantha Dissanayake, about his mango trees.