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Marigolds are a popular summer plant, bringing a splash of colour to borders and pots, but they also have a practical purpose ...
On the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast, horticulture expert Sonya Patel Ellis discusses the benefits: "Early sowings ...
There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect ...
In searching for good sites to breed sugar cane, Maunawili was discovered in the 1920s to be optimal because the plant produces its flowering tassels well there, though Jones said why is a mystery.
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 ...
The ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs is during late autumn, typically between September and November. This allows them to establish strong roots before the worst of the winter weather hits.
Knowing how to support garden plants will help them flourish rather than flop. Here's everything you need to know ...
A rare 'corpse flower' in bloom at the Cairns Botanic Gardens attracted hordes of visitors over Christmas who were keen to get a glimpse of the bizarre plant and its pungent odour.
The overview of flowering gene regulatory pathways in plants. Credit: Horticulture Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhae013 ...
The White Cane Foundation, founded by Kelly and Dave Lauer, started by providing clothes and shoes at Belmont Elementary. It’s one of the 18 Title-1 schools in the county.