by Evan Levy | Feb 1, 2021 | Biology, Education, Useful Plants
Some plants have rightly earned their larger-than-life reputations. As one of the longest-used recreational drugs, murdering toxins, and beneficial medicines, deadly nightshade is certainly one of the most historically significant plants. Used to induce...
by Siri Undlin | Jan 26, 2021 | Gardening, Useful Plants
Penjing is an ancient Chinese art form of creating landscape scenes on a miniature scale. This art form is also known by the name penzai. The scenes feature living plants that artists and care-takers meticulously prune and cultivate to express emotion. Penjing pieces...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 21, 2021 | Gardening, Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Lavender is a highly popular plant thanks to its rich, calming aroma. The plant has been cultivated for hundreds of years and is used in a variety of ways, but it’s mainly known for its fragrant flowers and leaves. It’s a perfect plant to use in aromatic herb gardens,...
by Evan Levy | Jan 19, 2021 | Education, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Arborvitae trees are a favorite of residential and commercial landscapers across cold and temperate climates in North America. You’ve certainly seen arborvitae trees walking around your city or neighborhood, where they are planted as privacy hedges or landscaping...
by Siri Undlin | Jan 17, 2021 | Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Oak trees are beloved and well-recognized trees around the globe. With over 500 living species, interesting facts and relationships are as abundant as the squirrel-forgot acorns beneath the ground. Today we’ll be exploring different types of oak trees, detailing...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 13, 2021 | Biology, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
When one thinks of a tropical beach, they usually picture a palm tree hanging over clear blue water. Indeed, coconut palms are common sights on tropical beaches around the world. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, coconut palms bear fruit abundantly, and coconut...
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