More than 3 billion years ago, on an Earth entirely covered with water, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria. In ...

Orchids are a popular houseplant choice but they need a specific environment to thrive, with experts now sharing the common ...

During the holidays, you can find many live flowering plants just about everywhere: greenhouses, floral shops, big-box stores and grocery store floral departments. Deciding on just the right selection ...

I f you ask me, holly is the epitome of Christmas foliage. Don't get me wrong, I love the striking red flowers on a ...

Horticulturist Naznin harvests fresh lettuce from a nutrient film technique system in Extension’s Urban Indoor Farm Project, ...

Bonsai trees are a beautiful and artistic way to bring greenery into your home, but they require special care and attention ...

Living organisms enjoy sunlight -- in fact, many need it to stay alive -- but they tend to avoid light that is too bright. Animals go to their shelter, humans have a siesta, even plants have ...

Too much of a good thing is no good at all. Living organisms enjoy sunlight—in fact, they need it to stay alive—but they tend ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

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Plants are becoming more important for our well-being, especially in cities. Being away from nature can harm our mental ...

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher ...