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Asters and Mums: The Perfect Autumn Flowering Companions. Autumn flowering plants, like asters, are a great way to add color and beauty to your landscape, especially as temperatures drop. Whether…

With her 9-month-old son strapped to her back, Kirsten Frost Andersen pushed her shovel through the thick reed canary grass into the dark, moist soil. Her 7-year-old son, Aidan Andersen,…

Cold Weather Approaches Quad Cities Region with Frost Warnings. QUAD CITIES, IA/IL – The Iowa-Illinois region is bracing for cold weather as freezing temperatures are predicted from tonight through Wednesday…

For many gardeners, nothing is more exciting than seeing spring-blooming bulbs in full flower. These bulbs mark the start of the gardening season, bringing vibrant colors after the long winter…

When it comes to holiday floral arrangements, you don’t need to spend a fortune on fresh flowers. Brooke McAfee, the owner of Lilt Floral in Birmingham, Alabama, demonstrates how to…

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The city of East Lansing is actively addressing the issue of invasive plant species that threaten local ecosystems. The Parks, Recreation and Arts Department is leading…

Community engagement as a key aspect of its newsroom strategy. Reporters from the Herald and Crier newspapers actively seek out questions from readers. However, some inquiries do not result in…

Researchers Discover Four New Plant Species in Thailand. BANGKOK — A team from the Department of National Parks has identified four new plant species, one of which features a flower…

Study Reveals Plants Can Thrive Despite Environmental Stress. Plants often face challenges when exposed to environmental stress, such as unpredictable climate changes. This stress can impact food supply. However, a…

Study Reveals One-Third of European Plant Species at Risk Due to Declining Seed Dispersers. A collaborative study conducted by ecologists from the University of Coimbra, Aarhus University, and the University…