If you are a plant parent, you probably know your little green babies need soil, light and water to thrive. But what about ... lava rocks? Lava rocks are the unsung heroes of plant care, and it’s time ...

A gardener shows off a planter curved out of a volcanic lava rock at one property expo in Kampala. The rock planter is perfect for gardening because it is porous. Photo/Esther Bridget Nakalya. Betty ...

Fresh greens in space? Recent research has looked into how plants respond to low levels of gravity and a particular hormone which can help plants grow in challenging space conditions. Now, new ...