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Since 2015, students from across the United States have been collaborating with NASA scientists to research growing plants in space. This initiative, part of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Growing…

Invasive plants are not only dominating landscapes but also transforming the soil beneath them. A new study, co-authored by Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, reveals that…

Pelham, NY – Invasive plants and vines are threatening Pelham’s natural areas and encroaching on home gardens. To combat this issue, the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) is rallying…

A “Great Arkansas Cleanup” workday will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Volunteers are invited to help pick up litter along Piney…

Arizona’s Desert Botanical Garden is enlisting the help of trained dogs to locate the endangered Canelo Hills ladies’-tresses orchid. This rare plant, found in southern Arizona, is difficult to spot…

In the world of simulation games, where farming and rural life take center stage, the popular game Farmville could benefit from a diversity makeover that brings attention to environmentally conscious…

Scientists have identified a natural compound with potential to halt the progression of specific cancers and demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), which damages the protective myelin sheath surrounding neurons.…

Geoje Island Flower Festival Opens, Blending Nature and Culture in “A Healing Journey” The 18th Geoje Island Flower Festival, themed “A Healing Journey in Search of Flowers,” officially opened on…

London has become a hub for foraging enthusiasts, offering a surprising variety of edible plants across its green spaces, according to John Rensten, a foraging expert and author. “Even in…

As the lush summer greenery fades, only bare branches remain. Gardeners are now preparing their spaces for winter, carefully gathering fallen leaves and trimming back last season’s growth. This ritual,…