by Casey Hofford | Dec 10, 2018 | Biology, Useful Plants
First things first, what is an acacia tree? When you hear the word Acacia, do you think of umbrella-shaped trees in the African Savanna? Or maybe shrubs in the dry American Southwest? Or even the Australian outback? Acacias are a group of trees and shrubs with over...
by Cameron Linton | Dec 9, 2018 | Weekly Plant News Roundup
This article is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. Wheat Plants can Change their Defenses Based on Attacker Type When plants are threatened by garden pests, they release chemical compounds that help...
by Riley Fortier | Dec 7, 2018 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants
Winter can be a tough season for a lot of us. Less sun and colder temperatures make life seem to come to a halt. Many plants drop their leaves and go dormant until the spring. For others, winter is just another season for growing! Certain plants, even edible ones,...
by Cameron Linton | Dec 4, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
Mushroom hunting is a rewarding way to get outside and learn more about nature. There are many different edible mushrooms in the United States, including tasty chanterelles and morels. Mushroom hunting can also be quite dangerous – many mushrooms are very...
by Cameron Linton | Dec 2, 2018 | Weekly Plant News Roundup
This is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. More Snow Keeps Trees Warm – So Less Snow Can Be Bad for Trees Though it might seem paradoxical, deeper snow can actually help keep trees warmer by...
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