About 2 weeks ago, I set out to research grow lights to supplement the scarce natural light we get here at 51°N. But after looking at quite a few offers, I decided to DIY it. My requirements don't ...

Let your grow lights shine on your indoor gardens this fall. Here’s how you can use, choose and shop for the best grow lights. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, ...

Keeping houseplants happy indoors can be a challenge, especially if your space doesn’t get much natural sunlight. The right grow light can make all the difference, turning a dim corner into a lush ...

You know what they say (and by "they," we mean millennials, basically): Pets are the new kids and plants are the new pets! And just like any pet, you want to give your lush little plant babies the ...

Humans have cultivated plants for at least 12,000 years, houseplants for at least 3,000. But these days, growing indoor plants is getting downright trendy; thanks in part to their beauty, but mainly ...

Little natural light in your home doesn’t have to mean living without plants — if you invest in an LED grow light. These lights deliver a full spectrum of light, replicating what plants would get from ...

Julia Skinner is a food historian, educator, and founder of Root, an Atlanta-based company focused on fermentation and bringing historic food to the modern world. She has published several books on ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re caring for a ZZ plant or a cactus: Plants need sunlight to survive. And if you’re living in an apartment devoid of sunlight or don’t have an outdoor space to garden, grow ...