Pollen is not only an ingenious way for a plant to reproduce, but may have health and other benefits for humans as well.

Jun 15, 2011 – Arlene McKanic

This article discusses the different meanings of flowers commonly used in weddings.

Jun 10, 2011 – Audra Peister

Good Mushroom Bad Mushroom, by John Plischke III, is a guide to hunting, identifying and safely eating wild mushrooms found in North America.

May 26, 2011 – Chris Eirschele

Livestock grazing has long been used as a tool for managing rangelands. Grazing can harm or help biodiversity. It all depends on how it's done.

May 23, 2011 – Helen McGranahan

The common dandelion is a valuable medicinal resource that is high in vitamins and minerals; it is used in herbal medicine to treat a number of problems.

May 23, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

Kate Middleton's royal wedding bouquet included traditional flowers with meaning; the flowers were hyacinth, lily-of-the-valley, sweet William and myrtle.

Apr 29, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

Sir Joseph Banks was a renowned botanist, contributing to the collection at Kew Gardens, and has a conservatory named in his honour in Lincoln, UK.

Apr 26, 2011 – Vicki Dennison

Bats are important for the continued evolution of some types of plants; bats pollinate and disperse the seeds of many night-blooming plant species.

Apr 19, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

Hummingbirds are particularly attracted to bright, vivid-colored flowers; they play an important role in the life of many plants and flowers.

Apr 5, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

Kigelia africana is perhaps better known as the Sausage tree, and is one of a kind. It is native to the African continent and has potential benefits for us.

Mar 27, 2011 – Lynne Evans

All of life on earth is dependent on plants for survival. Why grass is likely the most important plant for survival of all life forms.

Mar 25, 2011 – Helen McGranahan

The San Diego river estuary is home to several native wetland plant species including Californian cordgrass, alkali-heath and the beach evening primrose.

Mar 21, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

The Black Hills are referred to as an ecological crossroads because plant life from eastern, western, northern, and southern North America is found there.

Mar 8, 2011 – Helen McGranahan

Kumeyaay Indians were using native plants for food, medicine and clothing long before European settlers arrived in modern day Southern California.

Mar 7, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

p.H was introduced in 1909 by S.P.L Sorenson and is an important part of gardening, knowing the p.H of your soil will allow you to grow plants that thrive

Mar 7, 2011 – Christina Tolley

There are several varieties of edible red berries that are popular in the summer months; these include raspberry, redcurrant, loganberry and strawberry.

Feb 21, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

This article will provide you with vital and essential information regarding dangerous herbs.

Feb 18, 2011 – M. Miller

Yacon is a health-promoting edible root from South America that's sweet and low calorie. Inulin-type fructans give it prebiotic and antidiabetic properties.

Feb 15, 2011 – Laurie Chan

Blueberries and bilberries are often confused; they belong to the same plant family and are similar in appearance. Learn how to spot the difference.

Feb 14, 2011 – Sharon Falsetto

Summary: Escaped garden plants threaten natural diversity, and are one of the primary culprits for establishment of invasive species in native ecosystems.

Feb 8, 2011 – Helen McGranahan