by Siri Undlin | Feb 2, 2020 | Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
So you’re ready to invest in some plants! That’s an exciting place to be and there are endless directions to go. Whether you are starting a brand new garden, filling in a balcony pot, or adding to last year’s landscaping efforts, it’s probably time to head to a...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 11, 2019 | Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Whether you’re interested in cacti for their historical, religious, and medicinal aspects, or simply looking for a low-maintenance house plant to set on your windowsill, there is plenty to learn from this strange and spiky plant. While some species of cacti grow tall...
by Evan Levy | Nov 7, 2019 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
We’ve all sunken our teeth into a tiny crabapple, hoping it would be tasty. Then, almost always, it is a nasty, sour experience that we don’t want to repeat. Can something that intensely puckering be healthy for humans to eat? In fact, the Old English word...
by Evan Levy | Sep 20, 2019 | Flowers, Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Peace lilies are wonderful house plants for anyone. From beginners with no experience to people with enough plants to stock a nursery, peace lilies deserve a space in your home. First of all, they are one of the best indoor air cleaning plants. Studies by NASA have...
by Patrick O'Hare | Sep 16, 2019 | Biology, Education, Uncategorized
What are fungi? Some of these organisms are too small to see with the human eye. Some, like the honey fungus, are amongst the largest organisms on the planet. Fungi are all around us, in bread, in beer, and even in the walls of your home. This diverse class of...
by Riley Fortier | Sep 13, 2019 | Biology, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
A trip to the tropics is a must-do for any nature-loving person. The biological diversity will blow just about anyone’s mind. No matter what time of year you go, you’re bound to see some pretty amazing plant and animal life. But, there are certainly some...
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