by Riley Fortier | Apr 4, 2019 | Education, Flowers, Useful Plants
The lotus flower is one of the most sacred and iconic plants in the world. The striking flower is a symbolic staple for some of the most prolific cultures and religions throughout history. It’s safe to say that for thousands of years, the lotus has been a plant...
by Riley Fortier | Mar 25, 2019 | Biology, Education, Flowers
Organisms in the jungle are in intense competition with each other. Natural selection from that competition has lead to the creation of some pretty wild plants and animals. It’s no wonder that you find the most bizarre and colorful birds, the biggest trees, and some...
by Casey Hofford | Mar 5, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Though picking fresh herbs for each meal is ideal, that’s not always possible. The winter will spell the demise for much all of your annual herb garden. Even perennial herbs will stop growing fresh, fragrant leaves. Though you can grow many herbs indoors,...
by Cameron Linton | Feb 15, 2019 | Education, Houseplants, Plant Identification
It can be soothing to care for houseplants and help them grow. But it’s hard to take good care of your houseplants if you don’t know what they are. Not all plants are created equal, and the ideal care for one plant will quickly cause another to wither. That’s...
by Cameron Linton | Feb 13, 2019 | Biology, Education
On the cellular level, how are plants and fungi different? Plantae and Fungi are two of the three main kingdoms in the domain Eukaryota (the third group is Animalia, which includes you and me). Many fungi grow in a way that’s similar to plants. They inhabit similar...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 22, 2019 | Education, Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The hibiscus flower is one of the most recognizable flowers due to its color, size, and overall beauty. Keep in mind that hibiscus is an entire genus of plants, and there are actually over 300 species! Of all the different species of hibiscus, they are mostly found in...
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