Horticulture

In response to escalating consumer interest in organic foods, the USDA has launched an initiative to boost domestic production and address increasing reliance on imports.
The partnership will help pioneer an initiative against invasive threats.
Discover the secrets behind the vibrant colors and festive allure of poinsettias. From the warm embrace of Virginia summers to the precise timing of planting in July, the labor of love unfolds as the plants mature just in time for the holiday season.
As the holiday season unfolds, the vibrant hues of poinsettias grace homes, offices, and festive displays. Join us at Clegg’s Nursery in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, where the magic of Christmas blossoms amidst rows of carefully nurtured poinsettias.
A glimpse into the mindset of the University of Kentucky’s trio of arborists as they relish their role in fostering healthy urban spaces across campus.
The North Carolina Farm Bureau recently visited Myers Greenhouse to uncover the remarkable journey behind this blooming success story.
Beekeepers across the nation face a common challenge during winter—helping bee colonies survive the harsh conditions. Now, a new product developed by an innovated apiarist is changing the game. Enter, the Hive Hugger.
Through the hands-on Giving Garden program, a group of middle school students are growing a sense of self-sustainability, cultivating their community outreach potential, and at the same time, reaping the therapeutic benefits of horticulture. The Georgia Farm Monitor brings us the story from Lake View Middle School in Katusa County, Ga.
Cultivating a legacy from post-war beginnings, Owyhee Produce is a family-driven agricultural triumph, growing from humble roots to a top-tier, mid-range producer and feeding 38 million people annually.
As the USDA tracks how Plant Hardiness Zones are slowly shifting across the country, they are also adjusting their recommendations for gardeners when it comes to perennial plants. The data is also used the by Risk Management Agency to determine crop insurance rates.
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture shares farmer Warner Hall’s inspiring story, which illustrates the vital supporting role played by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs in supporting new farmers and small operations across Rural America.
The “Grow More, Give More” project is providing Alabama senior citizens with fresh produce as well as a growing sense of community, one container garden at a time.
Alabama Cooperative Extension Services (ACES) brings us the story of how a state program helped make all the difference in this project.
In the heart of Ellis County, Texas, Scott Born found his love of sunflower farming growing.
Karyn Agle, of Agle Family Farm in Eden, New York, shares her part in her family’s journey of navigating the challenges and rewards that come with farming the same land over five generations.
Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers cultivate a unique type of flower, Proteas, on their 200 acres in Rainbow, California, a quaint town nestled among the rugged, rocky hillsides of San Diego County.
In Georgia, something extraordinary is budding, and it is all thanks to Samantha Lineberger, the owner of Arena Acres U-Pick Farm.
The free online courses are an effort to boost the organic workforce.
With each harvest, Solutions for Urban Agriculture sow seeds of change, cultivating not only fresh produce but also a sense of hope for a more nourished future.
On this episode of The New Crop’s Learn to Grow, Misilla discusses how to building and improve soil health in your organic garden.
Take a tour of Misilla’s late spring garden on The New Crop’s Learn to Grow!