A unique ‘torai’ that can ‘rice’ to the occasion

Scientists have developed a unique sponge gourd variety, VRSG-7-17, that naturally smells like Basmati rice. This aromatic ...

13 Garden Plants That Are Easier To Grow From Seeds Vs Seedlings

Picking up beautiful seedlings at a garden center is always tempting, but here are a few plants you should consider growing from seed so that they thrive.

Ask the gardener: Farmers markets connect us with winter’s bounty in Mass. — and our communities

For folks looking for Thanksgiving produce and goods, check out Mass Farmers Markets ’s 2025 list of holiday markets.

Giant grower reaps Master Gardener glory

BLOOMING VALLEY — Blooming Valley’s Quinn Werner isn’t your garden variety retiree. Putting his green thumb to the test, Werner spent the past year growing gourds, marrow, tomatoes, squash and giant ...

I Went Off-grid in Argentina’s Rain Forest—Here’s What I Learned From the Guaraní and Their Sacred Mate

Deep in the rain forest of Argentina, I harvested yerba mate, paddled the Iguazú River, and connected with an Indigenous ...

How to grow karela (bitter gourd) from seeds at home in your balcony

Growing bitter gourd, or karela at home is surprisingly simple, even if you only have a small balcony. It is a fast-growing, ...
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Growing Bitter Melon Gourd From Seed To Fruit (108-day Time Lapse)

The plant started out strong and invasively climbing on holder/rack under full sun or growing light and lots of water.