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 Riley Fortier | Mar 8, 2019 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Jasmine has been cultivated and prized by humans for millennia. The showy plant is famous for its beautiful white flowers and rich fragrance. Many people have heard of the flower, or maybe even have a friend named Jasmine. But, not many people know of the importance...
by Riley Fortier | Feb 10, 2019 | Biology, Flowers, Gardening
One of the most enjoyable things for a gardener is seeing a flower bloom in spring that was planted years before. These types of flowers, called perennial flowers, come back year after year. These types of plants make a great choice for a beginner gardener because of...
by Siri Undlin | Feb 5, 2019 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Whatever time of year it is, we can’t help but think fondly of warm sunshine, fresh produce, and summertime salads. Before we know it, flowers will be blooming along the boulevards and bursting out of buckets at your local farmer’s market, ready to be added to a...
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...
by Cameron Linton | Dec 19, 2018 | Flowers, Houseplants, Useful Plants
As we all turn our gaze towards the holidays, it’s fun to start thinking about gifts for our loved ones. Since plants can help stave off seasonal depression and improve air quality, they are a great Christmas gift. But what are the best plants to give as Christmas...
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