by PlantSnap | Jun 21, 2018 | Biology, Education, Gardening
Plants and animals alike need nutrients to survive. But without mouths, how do plants get the necessary nutrients and energy for life? You might be vaguely aware that plants use their roots to absorb nutrients – and plants need sunlight, right? But how do roots...
by PlantSnap | Jun 15, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
Eating organic and local produce is a noble goal – but can be financially or logistically difficult in many areas. Eating wild plants can reduce the financial burden of organic foods while giving you many of the same benefits – and more. As we discussed in...
by PlantSnap | Jun 13, 2018 | Edible Plants, Education, Plant Identification, Useful Plants
The more you learn about the wild plants around you, the more you realize that foraging for wild foods is possible even in suburban environments. Look around you. The dandelion greens are great for tea while the thistle leaves are a delicious salad topping. Wild...
by PlantSnap | Jun 8, 2018 | Biology, Education, Plant Identification
The term “invasive plants” brings to mind a small army of green shoots, marching towards the forest to wreak havoc, a la Fern Gully. If that’s what you think of, you’re not all that far off. Invasive plants are one of the harder aspects of human influence on the world...
by PlantSnap | Jun 5, 2018 | Biology, Education, Gardening
Just as your garden plants are really starting to bloom, you notice black spots on the leaves. Or maybe you find chewed-up petals or a whitish fuzz along your roots. Garden pests are no joke. They can kill your garden very quickly, undoing all of your hard work....
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