The Streamer Awards always throws up a few talking points and controversies and 2025 was no different, especially in the VTuber category, with one VTuber saying the streamer that won is "insulting" to ...

Dahlias don’t hibernate neatly; they either shrivel or turn to soup when winter storage goes wrong. The line between sleep and rot is thinner than you think. I’m standing in a cold shed in late ...

Tom Goynes still remembers the first time he dipped an oar in the San Marcos River. He’d grown up paddling in the bayous of Houston, where the water was murky and black and anything that fell in ...

Dear Master Gardener: I want to try to save my dahlia tubers this winter. What do I do? Answer: Overwintering dahlia tubers is a great way to enjoy your favorites year after year for free! The process ...

Indian cuisine features nutritious roots and tubers. These vegetables are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Sweet potatoes, cassava, yams, taro, and carrots offer ...

Caladiums are like little elephant ears all decked out for Mardi Gras. They are one of the most reliable and commonly planted choices for summer color in shady areas. The colorful foliage of caladiums ...

Yamaimo literally means “mountain yam,” but this tuber comes in many varieties and is grown across Japan as a key addition to many dishes, especially in the summer. Learn more about this underground ...

When you’re brushing your teeth and you’ve squeezed out the last bit of toothpaste, you probably toss the empty tube in the trash. Few people realize that most toothpaste tubes are now recyclable—at ...

The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century. But despite its importance ...

They could not look less alike in the supermarket aisle, but a Chinese-led research team has uncovered an ancient link that makes a forerunner of the tomato a genetic parent of the potato. By ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What came first, the potato or the tomato? A new genetics study says ...