Hydroponics — growing plants in nutrient-rich water rather than soil — might seem like a fairly modern idea, but people in China have used the technique to grow rice since at least the 13th century.

Fresh greens don’t need soil, acres of land, or expensive equipment. A countertop, a mason jar, and a splash of curiosity can launch a thriving mini garden right in the middle of a kitchen. This ...

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 ...

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Ready to get growing indoors? Here's how to enjoy endless herbs and fresh greens all year long. Getty / Rapeepong Puttakumwong Whether you’re interested in growing microgreens on the kitchen counter ...

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The world’s population continues to grow, while the amount of arable land and fresh water available to produce sufficient food for billions of people is beginning to top out. One solution is ...

Ready to become a farmer? You can do it on a small scale — without soil. There are three growing methods that end with “-ponics” (from Greek meaning “to labor” or “to work”): Hydroponics: The “hydro,” ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A spate of foodborne illnesses in leafy greens and other produce in recent years has sickened consumers and disrupted growers and supply chains. It’s been thought that ...