When most people think of pollinators, they think of honeybees. But there are literally hundreds of species of pollinators all around us — including native bees and a variety of other insects.
Houseplants are seeing a surge in popularity not seen since macramé hangers were all the rage. Driving the trend are the variety and affordability of once-exotic plants and their positive effects on indoor environments.
When it comes to information about growing plants from kitchen scraps, the internet can be an unreliable source. Questionable online tips often lead experimental repurposers to abandon their efforts prematurely.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Rosalyn (Ros) Johnson from Yardbio.com about how to establish local, native, and drought-tolerant species in backyards to support pollinators and wildlife. After Dr. Johnson earned her degree in ...
Axil, cambium, chlorophyll, dicot — the science of botany has a language all its own. Learn what these words mean and more in this glossary of botany terms.
Gardeners often have questions about how to make their gardens deer-proof. But there is no clear-cut answer because deer will graze on most anything. Still, there are some plants that deer are less likely to eat.
Q: Are banana slugs harmful to my flower or vegetable garden? I remember learning that they are beneficial but I would like to clarify. The internet is giving me very mixed answers.
As winter months drag on, some people with the gardening gene find themselves seeking to bring nature indoors. Houseplants are one way to address that desire. Here are five easy ones that will bring the greenery inside.
