When it comes to farming, no two years are ever the same. Each season brings its own unique mix of weather shifts, pest pressures and disease outbreaks, forcing growers to adapt. The 2025 season was a ...

Blueberries may look effortless at the grocery store, but growing your own at home can be surprisingly tricky. Many new gardeners find that their bushes don't fruit, drop leaves too quickly, or simply ...

In a world with rapidly disappearing wilderness and ever-expanding human developments, what can a home gardener do to stem the tide? Thomas Rainer and Claudia West answer that question in their newly ...

Gardening can teach valuable life lessons, such as patience and humility. Over-enthusiasm can lead to buying too many plants, so it is wise to plan ahead. Making small changes, like moving plants to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In early spring in California, before the heat arrives and rainfall becomes history until fall, the state’s grasslands are still an emerald beauty. But to a trained eye, those green grasslands, such ...

The forest landscape in Louisiana today is a story of the steady progression of tree farming practices. It is a progression driven by economics and guided by vision and stewardship. From the early ...