These plants are less likely to suffer from certain pests than other houseplants. Grumpy Cow Studios / Getty Images Growing houseplants can be a rewarding experience, but one downside is that they ...

Abelias first came to the United States in the early 1900s from eastern Asia and Mexico, and they have been garden favorites since that time. These are sturdy plants that grow best in full sun to part ...

These deer resistant shrubs offer gorgeous flowers and foliage, while appealing to birds and pollinators. The best part? Deer ...

(CN) – Resistance to crops that have been genetically modified to kill pests is surging, according to a study that examines 20 years of data. In 2016 alone, farmers worldwide planted more than 240 ...

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A team of scientists centered at the University of Arizona has discovered that field populations of pink bollworm, the longtime scourge of Arizona farmers, harbor three genetic mutations that confer ...

Despite the recent cold, hail and snow that hit the region, it’s never too early to start planning your garden. Master Gardener Beth Chisholm runs Whatcom County’s WSU Extension Master Gardener and ...

Disease resistance is a major selling point for plants, from trees to tomatoes. Gardeners know that choosing a disease-resistant plant can save trouble and sometimes save a crop. But it’s important to ...

Companion planting can be a challenge with some vegetable plants, but easy-going spinach grows well with most other veggies, as well as many herbs and flowers. Some of the best spinach companion ...

The Trump administration is acting to remove another regulatory barrier to agricultural biotechnology by proposing to streamline EPA's oversight of pest-resistant plants. But so far, there is little ...

In 2016, farmers worldwide planted more than 240 million acres (98 million hectares) of genetically modified corn, cotton and soybeans that produce insect-killing proteins from the bacterium Bacillus ...