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The Mattituck Park District has announced the start of revitalization efforts at Sabat Field, located on Bay Avenue. This fall and next spring, the district will trim phragmites, create a…

While a jack-o’-lantern may seem like the scariest use of a pumpkin, the world is home to far stranger plants lurking in jungles and swamps. Fortunately, you don’t need to…

Registration Now Open for 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference. Registration has officially begun for the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference, hosted by All-America Selections. The event will take place from…

Spring flowering bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, should be planted from early October through mid-November. Tulips are among the most popular of these bulbs. Ideally, bulbs should be…

Basil is a beloved herb, often enjoyed in salads, pesto, pizza, and sandwiches. Some even savor it with fresh mozzarella on a cracker, drizzled with oil and balsamic vinegar, and…

While traditional Halloween decorations like Jack-o’-lanterns and giant skeletons are popular, black calla lilies offer a more sophisticated touch to your seasonal setup. These striking flowers, known for their dramatic…

The Australian tomato industry is grappling with its most significant biosecurity challenge to date, two months after an exotic disease led to the indefinite quarantine of three South Australian businesses.…

On October 25, the Department of Biology hosted Detlef Weigel, director of the Max Planck Institute for Biology in Tübingen and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Weigel…

Volunteers Restore Native Ecosystem at Eggers Grove Forest Preserve. In a sunlit field of dry native grasses, Marianne Kozlowski gently pinches a fluffy spike of Indian grass between her thumb…

Scientists have gained insights into the mechanisms plants use to uptake and transport essential nutrients. A key question remains: how do these nutrient transporters reach their necessary locations within plant…