by Cameron Linton | Jul 2, 2018 | Plant Identification
With nearly 400,000 species of plants on the planet, it’s hard to feel confident learning to identify plants. Even if you can learn to identify the wildflowers in your area, there are garden flowers and invasive plants to worry about. It’s all really overwhelming. It...
by Cameron Linton | Jun 22, 2018 | Biology, Education
When you’re peering at leaves through the lens of your camera, trying to identify a cool new plant in your yard, you might notice some weird lines along the leaves. These lines are called veins, and not just because they look like your veins. Plant veins are actually...
by Cameron Linton | Jun 21, 2018 | Biology, Education, Gardening
Plants and animals alike need nutrients to survive. But without mouths, how do plants get the necessary nutrients and energy for life? You might be vaguely aware that plants use their roots to absorb nutrients – and plants need sunlight, right? But how do roots...
by Cameron Linton | Jun 15, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
Eating organic and local produce is a noble goal – but can be financially or logistically difficult in many areas. Eating wild plants can reduce the financial burden of organic foods while giving you many of the same benefits – and more. As we discussed in...
by Cameron Linton | Jun 13, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
The more you learn about the wild plants around you, the more you realize that foraging for wild foods is possible even in suburban environments. Look around you. The dandelion greens are great for tea while the thistle leaves are a delicious salad topping. Wild...
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