In Geelong, just south of Melbourne, thousands of people are queuing up for a rare chance to see and smell the notorious “corpse flower,” also known as Amorphophallus titanum. “It’s…
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Insects have long had to contend with carnivorous plants, but now, a new threat has emerged in the form of an acid-loving fungus. This fungus, called Acrodontium crateriforme, works in…
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Lately, I’ve been taking my 12-year-old Havanese, Miguel, on daily 3,500-step walks around our suburban New York neighborhood. As we go, I’ve noticed how some plants are changing as the…
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As the colder months approach, creating a welcoming environment for birds becomes increasingly important. One effective way to attract more birds to your feeders is by adding cover with native…
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CAMAS, Wash. – The Center for Biological Diversity is urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Washington State Department of Ecology to take immediate action following the…
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MIT researchers are pioneering new agricultural technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and improving global food security. Among the innovations being developed are stress-detecting plants, microbial fertilizers,…
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In Maine, when the first killing frost arrives, most pepper plants are discarded. But for some local gardeners, these plants are brought inside for the winter, where they can thrive…
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The Adel Public Library is celebrating the fall season with an exciting event this week. On Thursday, from 6-7 p.m., the library invites adults to join in a hands-on workshop…
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Gardeners and plant enthusiasts from across the Gulf Coast will have the chance to showcase their camellias at the 86th Annual Camellia Show & Plant Sale,…
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The plants, along with seeds housed in a specially designed capsule, will travel the 380,000 km journey aboard an Intuitive Machines lunar lander. The mission, called the Australian Lunar Experiment…