After 25 years of diligent work, an English botanic gardens is ready to face whatever reality climate change may throw at us.
WINTER might bring shorter days and chilly weather, but it’s also the perfect time to gather the family, grab your woollies, ...
In a 4x4 bumping and rattling along a dirt road in Madagascar, Nomentsoa Randria­mamonjy explains a local idiom. A few generations ago, the phrase “when the eastern forest disappears” was Madagascar’s ...
How to grow basil indoors in the winter. This popular herb can be grown year round in the winter. Find out how!
Explore the fascinating journey of growing basil from seed to lush plant in our 40-day time lapse video. Witness the basil herb's transformation as we guide you through each essential stage of indoor ...
Home-saving seed is a wonderfully rewarding way to enjoy the bounty of nature as well as to increase your stock of plants for little cost, other than the price of some seed compost and a few plant ...
Tip: Only collect seeds from healthy, pesticide-free plants, and avoid harvesting in protected natural areas unless you have permission. Gently open the pod: Use your fingers to pry open the seam if ...
As autumn creeps in, we are treated to a world of reds, yellows, and oranges every time we go outside - and while it's a beautiful time of year, it's also a reminder that winter is fast approaching.
Seeds are the tiny-yet-mighty nutritional powerhouses that can add the perfect crunch to any meal. While there are plenty to choose from, some are superfood standouts, the experts say. One that gets ...
If you’ve walked past the sunflower beds on CU Boulder’s Main Campus lately, you might’ve done a double take—some of the blooms aren’t just yellow. They’re red. Really red. That’s thanks to a ...
The Natural Land Institute is inviting the public to help collect seeds from native prairie plants at Nygren Wetland Preserve. The Fall Prairie Harvest Day is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 at the ...