by Ellen Rigell | Jun 6, 2020 | Flowers, Gardening, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Whether you think of the charismatic fuzz of a bumblebee, the thrum of a hummingbird, or delectable treats from honeybees, the approximately 200,000 species of pollinators come in all shapes and sizes, and all have different habitat needs. That’s where a pollinator...
by Patrick O'Hare | May 15, 2020 | Biology, Edible Plants, Flowers, Useful Plants
In fields around the world, often dotted along the edge of forests there is a large, brilliantly blue flower: the borage flower. This spectacular plant has amazed people from around the world for centuries. Its color and many uses make it an ideal crop. Today, let’s...
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 Siri Undlin | Nov 1, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The rose flower: poets write of it, lovers smell bouquets, gardeners grow it. Arguably the most famous flower in popular culture, roses are displayed on street corners, in artwork, on clothing, and placed carefully in a vase on the kitchen table. The presence of roses...
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 Casey Hofford | Sep 10, 2019 | Biology, Houseplants, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Aloe vera is a succulent that is a popular treatment for various skin conditions, particularly sunburns. In addition, people use aloe vera to treat acne. This practice shows some great promise. Studies have found that aloe vera is effective in combination with more...
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