Best Plants to Give as Christmas Gifts
As we all turn our gaze towards the holidays, it’s fun to start thinking about gifts for our loved ones. Since plants can help stave off seasonal depression and improve air quality, they are a great Christmas gift. But what are the best plants to give as Christmas...
Weekly Roundup – Catnip-Fighting Cancer, Corn History, and Biofuels: Plant News for December 8-15, 2018
This article is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. Catnip May Give Experts Insight Into Cancer-Fighting Treatments Researchers at the John Innes Centre are providing new insight into how catnip...
How to Identify Deadly Plants That Could Kill You
Whenever you’re out foraging for edible plants or tasty mushrooms, there’s a risk of picking and eating the wrong plant. Making a mistake while foraging for wild plants can kill you - so it’s important to know what you’re doing! In some cases, eating the wrong parts...
Everything You Need to Know About Acacia Trees
First things first, what is an acacia tree? When you hear the word Acacia, do you think of umbrella-shaped trees in the African Savanna? Or maybe shrubs in the dry American Southwest? Or even the Australian outback? Acacias are a group of trees and shrubs with over...
Weekly Roundup – Walking Houseplants, Machine Learning, and More: Plant News for December 1-7, 2018
This article is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. Wheat Plants can Change their Defenses Based on Attacker Type When plants are threatened by garden pests, they release chemical compounds that help...
Top 10 Flowers to Grow for a Winter Garden
Winter can be a tough season for a lot of us. Less sun and colder temperatures make life seem to come to a halt. Many plants drop their leaves and go dormant until the spring. For others, winter is just another season for growing! Certain plants, even edible ones,...
11 Edible Mushrooms in the U.S. (And How to Tell They’re Not Toxic Lookalikes)
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 similar in...
Weekly Roundup – Christmas Tree Protection, Endangered Truffles, and More: Plant News for November 24-30, 2018
This is part of our new weekly plant news roundup, brought to you thanks to our partners at Earth.com. More Snow Keeps Trees Warm - So Less Snow Can Be Bad for Trees Though it might seem paradoxical, deeper snow can actually help keep trees warmer by insulating...
Jungle Botany: A Beginner’s Guide
The rainforest is a treasure trove for plant lovers, whether you’re a newbie or you already have experience with jungle botany. Your first step into a tropical forest can be a bit overwhelming. There is a staggering amount of diversity to take in. It’s also often hard...
Call the Botanist! How to Save Your Dying Plants
It's surprisingly emotional to watch a plant die in front of you. You can't ask your plant what's wrong, and sometimes a remedy actually makes it worse. We're here to help you save your dying plants - and save yourself from the stress of killing (yet another)...