by Siri Undlin | Oct 27, 2020 | Edible Plants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
If you’ve ever accidentally chomped down onto a bay leaf, chances are you won’t forget it. Its bitter taste can be an unpleasant shock to your tastebuds (and not recommended by health professionals) but is also a clue – the bay leaf is a powerfully beneficial...
by Riley Fortier | Oct 21, 2020 | Biology, Plant Identification
There are some incredibly interesting plants found in temperate deciduous forests. Historically, these forests covered a vast expanse across the northern hemisphere, including the eastern parts of North America, Europe, and a huge swath of Asia. Although the amount of...
by Evan Levy | Oct 19, 2020 | Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Uncategorized
Neem oil is something of a panacea for gardeners. Neem oil uses range from killing unwanted insects, to preventing powdery mildew, to getting rid of nematodes. It’s a great, natural first line of defense against most of the common garden diseases and pests....
by Evan Levy | Oct 16, 2020 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Life History of the Eucalyptus Genus Eucalyptus trees, also known by its common name, gum trees, are almost entirely Australian. Indeed, these are the trees that koalas eat and spend their lives in. In fact, only a few of the 700+ species recognized by science live...
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