Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long history of use in gardens to supplement nutrients that the soil may be lacking. It's often marketed as a versatile garden aid, with claims it can boost ...

Psst! Did you know grape-seed oil has some major beauty-boosting properties? Here, experts share 7 reasons to to use grape-seed oil for skin. It’s almost inconceivable now that there was once a time ...

Knowing how to germinate seeds efficiently and quickly is an essential skill for all gardeners to master. Starting plants from seed opens up a world of growing possibilities and allows for a head ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

What Is Grape Seed Extract? The seeds used to make grape seed extract come from Vitis vinifera, the wild grape from which most wine grapes originate. This species is native to the Mediterranean region ...

Each spring, I prefer to start most of my vegetables from seed selected from numerous seed catalogues. I personally enjoy growing several varieties of tomatoes and peppers that are not locally ...

Grapes have a long history of medicinal purposes, stretching back as far as ancient Greece. Often, this traditional “medicine” came in the form of wine, but its leaves, vines, and fruit were all used ...