Editor's note: Chronicle staffer Jane Tunks, a novice gardener, is using The Chronicle's rooftop garden as her classroom. Here is another of her lessons. To read ...

In the world of gardening, we’re always on the lookout for innovative methods to enhance our plants’ performance and yield. A recent study has revealed an unexpected tactic that may significantly ...

In order to grow big and strong, plants require the red and blue light that are part of the visible "white" light produced by the sun. Scientists have now developed a plant-boosting film, that ...