by Evan Levy | Jul 27, 2019 | Biology, Flowers, Plant Identification
Hawaii is a fascinating place for all kinds of biology. This tropical paradise is made up of volcanic islands. These islands appeared in the ocean with no life whatsoever. In the beginning, the Hawaiian islands were simply mounds of lava rock. All native species on...
by Riley Fortier | Jul 26, 2019 | Biology, Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Most people can easily tell apart apples from bananas, and oranges from blackberries. But, how easy is it to identify the plants they come from? To find out, here’s a guide on how to identify the 10 most common fruit plants. Before we begin, let’s go over some basics...
by Siri Undlin | Jul 8, 2019 | Edible Plants, Gardening
Diving into the world of herbs is fascinating. Herbs can be used in a variety of ways – culinary, medicinal, and as companion plants. They’re pollinator-friendly additions to the garden and often add color while also being functional. Growing an herb garden...
by Evan Levy | Jul 6, 2019 | Edible Plants, Gardening
People around the world have discovered clever ways to farm in tough conditions. Their land could be too dry, too wet, too hot, or prone to insects or damaging storms. If the land is too steep, people might try terrace farming. Cultures in Peru, Japan, the...
by Riley Fortier | Jul 4, 2019 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening
If you’ve ever walked past a lavender plant, you’ll know that the smell of lavender is one of the richest, most soothing scents there is. Lavender is a fragrant herb laden with small, purple flowers. It’s perhaps one of the most well-recognized scents, and it’s...
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