On the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast, horticulture expert Sonya Patel Ellis discusses the benefits: "Early sowings ...

What should goldenrod do to avoid an insect attack? Duck! Date: April 14, 2010 Source: American Journal of Botany Summary: Plants and herbivores have always been involved in a sort of arms race ...

Culture: Prepare the soil for flower cultivation. Select a sunny spot or one with partial protection from the western sun. If planting in the ground, consider sugar cane’s dramatic height of up ...

The tiny flowers of the sugar cane grow on tassels at the top of the plant and, once they're there, researchers can begin cross-pollinations to produce seeds that, it is hoped, will lead to a new ...