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LISLE, Ill. (WLS) — As fall settles in, many people are busy raking leaves. But what if you simply left them on the ground? The “Leave the Leaves” movement has…

A new robot equipped with an innovative “electronic green thumb” can identify plant species by simply touching their leaves. The robot uses a technique inspired by human skin, enabling it…

Sue Ramos, Assistant at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center, emphasized the importance of patience when dealing with landscaping after a major storm. Despite Hurricane Milton flooding…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…