bearded iris

August Gardening: Plant and Divide Bearded Irises for Stunning Spring Blooms

Plant or divide bearded irises in August for stronger roots and vibrant spring blooms. Learn how to…

Chrysanthemums flower

Chrysanthemums: From Ancient Herb to Japan’s Imperial Symbol

Discover chrysanthemums' journey from ancient Chinese herbs to Japan's Imperial symbol and source…

toothache plant acmella oleracea

This Amazing Tiny Plant Is Great For Toothaches

Discover how a simple plant could have saved me from the dentist's chair and become my go-to remedy…

bromeliad florida

Invasive Weevil Threatens Florida’s Bromeliads, Urgent Conservation Efforts Underway

Florida’s bromeliads are facing a serious threat due to an invasive species known as the Mexican…

Aeonium percarneum

New Aeonium Hybrid Delights For Succulent Enthusiasts

New Aeonium hybrids offer vibrant colors and unique growth, exciting succulent enthusiasts and…

poison dart frog

Poison Dart Frogs: Did You Know?

The poison dart frog's vibrant colors and toxicity come from consuming specific toxic ants,…

gopher

When Nature Strikes: My Gopher Bite Story

On a sunny Monday, I admired my hibiscus blooms, only to be bitten by a gopher. Amidst shock and…

Angraecum sesquipedale Madagascan orchid

Darwin’s Predicted Moth: A Triumph of Scientific Theory

Darwin predicted a moth with a long proboscis to pollinate a specific orchid. Decades later, in…

Umatilla National Forest burning at night

Fire: Essential for Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Fire, often seen as destructive, is crucial for ecosystems. Fire ecology reveals its roles in…

sunflower helianthus annuus

Sunflowers & Mathematical Sequences: Did You Know?

Recent study in Royal Society Open Science reveals new complex sunflower seed patterns, diverging…

Agapanthus cultivar

New Agapanthus Varieties: Vibrant Blooms for Any Garden

Discover new agapanthus varieties like 'Fireworks', 'Twister', 'Black Pantha', and more, offering…

samara fruit

Samara Fruit: Did You Know?

A samara is a type of dry fruit, typically with one seed, characterized by a flattened, wing-like…

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Beware Fake Gardening Tips: Spotting Misinformation on YouTube

Learn to identify and avoid fake gardening videos on YouTube, especially misleading rose…

Idaho State Flower Lewis Mock Orange

Idaho’s State Flower (Lewis’ Mock-Orange): Did You Know?

Idaho's state flower, Philadelphus lewisii, commonly known as Lewis' mock-orange or syringa, is a…

terrarium inventor

Inventor of the Terrarium: Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward

Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, born in London in 1791, discovered the terrarium in 1829, revolutionizing…

jon corpse flower

Titan Arum (Corpse Flower): Did You Know?

The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is a rare plant from Sumatra with a bloom reaching over eight…