As late February approaches, commercial orchard owners, home growers and researchers prepare for the inevitable task of pruning.

Look for opportunities to in­clude basil in gardens, contain­ers, and ornamental plantings. Purple varieties add color and ...

Just across a bustling Union Turnpike in bordering New Hyde Park under the town of North Hempstead, cannabis shops are not ...

Spring break is almost here! Families will start making travel plans as the holiday draws near.Moody Gardens Marketing Director Jerri Hamachek appeared on the ...

This year is a Holy Year (Jubilee), and it will be a special year to visit, especially for religious travelers. Pilgrims from ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising ...

For centuries, traditional Caribbean medicine has harnessed the power of wild plant remedies. Today, they’re enjoying a ...

Tropical Floral Arrangement: Learn to make one-of-a-kind tropical floral arrangements during a hands-on workshop using Florida’s large assortment of beautiful tropical plant material along with found ...

Many grocery stores sell small herbs as seedlings, but these are usually grown in very humid greenhouses that do not give ...

Peas thrive in cool, moist weather, so growing peas on the island should be a snap. Peas were grown here commercially until the mid-1960s. Plant snow, snap or shell peas and don’t forget to plant some ...

By CLAIRE SCHILLER For Salt Spring Seedy Saturday This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Salt Spring’s Seedy Saturday.

During the growing season, Long Island boasts around 40 farmers markets. This winter, that number dwindles to five, and all ...