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The hummingbird flower (Crotalaria cunninghamii), or green birdflower, blooms in an unusual shape, and it also has medicinal ...

Gardeners of Broward County are taking advantage of Florida's warm climate to grow tropical fruiting trees that can't be ...

If you have fruit trees, the local squirrel population can wreak havoc on your harvest. Keep it protected with these easy and ...

Enjoy a colorful spring without the wait! Explore 17 varieties of fast-growing flowering trees that bring vibrant blooms for ...

Shrinking, fragmented rainforests and spreading plantations are pushing wild cats and humans closer together, leading to more ...