by Cameron Linton | Dec 4, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
Mushroom hunting is a rewarding way to get outside and learn more about nature. There are many different edible mushrooms in the United States, including tasty chanterelles and morels. Mushroom hunting can also be quite dangerous – many mushrooms are very...
by Cameron Linton | Nov 23, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Useful Plants
Reishi mushrooms have long been used as medicine. Also known as the Ling Zhi mushroom, these fungi grow on the sides of trees. In the wild, reishi mushrooms prefer to grow at the base of maple or hemlock trees. IDENTIFY NEW PLANTS WITH PLANTSNAP These mushrooms are...
by Casey Hofford | Nov 21, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Houseplants can change your home’s atmosphere in more ways than one! Choosing houseplants that produce the most oxygen can greatly help improve your indoor air quality. We all rely on plants to create breathable air. Our lungs breathe the oxygen that plants produce...
by Jackson Morrison | Nov 12, 2018 | Edible Plants, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Image by Health Jade Snake gourds might be the most distinctive and delicious crop most home gardeners have never heard of. Getting its name from the serpentine growth habit, this long, slender squash is a great choice for gardeners and home chefs who are...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 5, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The hustle and bustle of the city can be contagious. Everyone’s got somewhere to be, something to do, and people move quickly along the streets and avenues lined with multi-story buildings, apartment complexes and neighborhood shops. But nearby, many cities...
by Jackson Morrison | Oct 25, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Fall is here! The sweaters are warm! The pumpkins are spiced! And leaves are falling from their trees! While many regular gardening activities are winding down, it is the perfect time to begin starting new plants from cuttings. Many of the plants you see every day...
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