by Ellen Rigell | Nov 11, 2020 | Biology, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
By definition, a fern is a vascular, flowerless plant with leafy fronds that produce spores for reproduction. Whether they add depth and dark green accents to your garden, spruce up a terrarium, or just remind you of scenes from Jurassic Park, ferns are truly...
by Riley Fortier | Nov 9, 2020 | Education, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Fungi are a fascinating, abundant, and necessary part of our planet. Although they may seem like a basic form of life on our planet, they are actually incredibly complex and there is still a ton we’re learning about them. Many people know fungi just as the mushrooms...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 7, 2020 | Education, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
The perfect house plant for an individual lacking a green thumb is a succulent! These desert-loving plants are endemic to many places around the world, and they are generally very easy to take care of. Today, let’s take a deep dive and look at 100 different types of...
by Riley Fortier | Nov 4, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized
Yucca is a common succulent closely related to agaves. There are over 40 species of the spiky plant that grow throughout North America including the US, Mexico, and even one species in Canada! Additionally, they are common in parts of Central America and the...
by Patrick O'Hare | Nov 4, 2020 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
The world of melons is vast, confusing, and interesting. This is partly due to the fact that melons have been cultivated by humans for over 5,000 years. Today, let’s take a deep dive into many of the different kinds of melons. IDENTIFY NEW PLANTS WITH PLANTSNAP What...
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...
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