Even though seed propagation is the most popular form of plant reproduction, several plant forms can develop without seeds. This form of plant development is referred to as vegetative or asexual ...

Life's capacity to survive in simulated lunar and Martian soils has been explored in two papers published in Scientific ...

Gardeners can divide bulbs to rejuvenate poor displays. Here, experts reveal why, when, and how to divide bulbs successfully for fantastic blooms in spring.

Japanese red elder plants safeguard their own survival when they drop fruits infested by Heterhelus beetle larvae, as well as the survival of these larvae. A Kobe University study changes the ...

Question: I purchased a pot with blooming hyacinth bulbs. The flowers have started to decline. What should I do with the plants? Answer: Perhaps this is the hardest thing for gardeners to do, but toss ...

The battle for a thriving garden begins the moment the first leaf pushes through the soil. Lush beds and tidy rows may look peaceful, but a quiet army of insects and critters waits for tender stems, ...

Perennial crops put food on the table year after year. It is a joy to gather kale from the kitchen garden, to cut the first ...

What looks like a plant’s failed fruit may actually be a clever deal that lets both the plant and its pollinating beetles ...

Costco always has a little bit of everything, and just when you think you've seen the extent of its offerings, it will surprise you with fantastic sales on unexpected items. Whether it's spring or ...

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who ...

Cold winter light shines on researchers working on a tundra icing experiment in High-Arctic Svalbard. This photo was featured on the cover of the academic journal Journal of Ecology, published by the ...

An innate drive is defined as an intrinsic, unlearned, and biologically determined urge that compels an organism toward specific behaviors, such as survival, reproduction, or curiosity. This innate ...