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Top 7 Mosquito Repellent Plants
Looking forward to spring and summer, it’s time to start thinking about the downsides of warmer weather… mosquitos. As much of a downer as these biting bugs can be, they’re a fact of life for warmer months. But did you know that there are mosquito repellent plants?...
How to Take Care of an Airplant
Airplants have become incredibly popular indoor house plants over the past few years, spreading like wildfire across social media platforms and boutique flower shops alike. Whether you’re an interior designer or you're just looking to spruce things up around the...
Weird Plants of Baja California
I had the joy of driving the entire length of Mexico’s Baja California last fall. Starting in San Diego, we followed Highway 1 and found many of the bizarre and beautiful plants of Baja California. The whole way, my eyes were glued to the landscape. Desert plants are...
5 Edible Desert Plants
The desert may not be the first place you would go looking for wild food. It actually has far more to offer than meets the eye.
Top 3 Coolest Carnivorous Plants
Along with light, water, and air, plants need nutrients which are usually found in the soil. However, some soil contains almost no nutrients important to plants such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Bogs and fens are two environments that have very poor soil,...
Tree Identification 101: What You Need to Know
Despite being gigantic, trees can be surprisingly difficult to identify. While tree identification might be easier than grass identification, it's no walk in the park (...although that might be a good place to practice). Let's start with the basics. If you already can...
4 of the Most Fascinating Native Hawaiian Plants
Hawaiian plants are some of the most beautiful and unusual curiosities in the world. Like many islands, Hawaii is full of plants that are isolated and don't exist anywhere else. There's also a rich cultural history surrounding the use of these plants (known as...
What Is That Plant Growing On Power Lines?
Power lines might not seem like the ideal place for a plant to call home, but curious observers throughout the Americas might see strange, spiky plants that rest upon power lines like party decorations. So what is that plant growing on power lines? Never fear,...
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...
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