Life's capacity to survive in simulated lunar and Martian soils has been explored in two papers published in Scientific ...

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists working to cultivate ...

Texas scientists test using fungi and earthworms to turn toxic, abrasive moon dirt into soil capable of growing crops.

There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a ...

One of the reasons it’s so beginner-friendly is that it can grow happily in water without any soil at all. Simply place the ...

Your favorite summer berries are easy to grow from seed.

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on care of cardboard palms, mango trees, cannas, edible ginger, lime and ...

Homegrown chickpeas could be on the menu for future astronauts. With help from compost and symbiotic fungi, chickpea plants grow and produce seeds in simulated lunar dirt, researchers report March 5 ...

Where you plant tomatoes makes a difference. Avoid planting tomatoes in these five places so you have a better chance of ...

You can give your lavender plant a much-needed boost with a simple natural fertiliser you probably already have in the ...

A common soil fungus from Earth makes it all possible. In A Nutshell Scientists grew chickpeas to seed in simulated lunar soil for the first time, a milestone in space agriculture research. A common ...

One of the easiest bulbs to grow is the caladium. I typically think of caladiums as a great choice for adding color to a shady spot, but some cultivars also grow beautifully in full sun.  I’m sure ...