While it's a must for most, some plants don't require any soil. For an alternative, consider growing these plants that thrive ...

As we become ever more conscious of our environmental impact, developing and adapting sustainable practices is no longer just trendy but economically and ecologically vital. An area where these ...

Ever wondered how to grow crisp lettuce, fragrant herbs, or vibrant veggies right in your home—even in the dead of winter?

Hydroponics, or growing plants using nothing but water, light, and air, has been hailed as the future of farming–on Earth and also in space, where size and weight are severely constrained. But ...

When you think of growing edible items indoors, visions of basil, rosemary, cilantro, and other leafy herbs may come to mind. But tomatoes? Yes! An indoor tomato crop is indeed possible using ...

Elementary-age students -- primarily African-American, Hispanic and English Language Learners -- developed positive attitudes toward science, less anxiety, and greater self-confidence after ...

SAN DIEGOSAN DIEGO — The vocational program at Father Joe’s Villages is growing in more ways than one. Formerly homeless people studying culinary arts at the nonprofit will learn hydroponic farming, ...

Students at Sterling High School are now able to grow and harvest their own food. A hydroponics system installed last fall is up and running and agriculture students are harvesting lettuce, which they ...