The Mediterranean Basin, recognized as one of the top 36 "biodiversity mega-hotspots" globally, faces heightened risk from non-native plant invasions ...

In the past, plant breeding primarily involved the selection of plants with desirable characteristics through trial and error ...

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

Soils are the foundation of gardens and landscapes, featuring characteristics that vary among locations in Wisconsin. Success ...

Many professionals expect wines grown in limestone soil to be more focused and acid-driven—but is there a reason why?

Did you know that one pound of phosphorus from excessive fertilization can produce anywhere from 300 to 500 pounds of algae if that phosphorus reaches a lake or river? Reducing excessive ...

An international research team has described a newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum and its cell functions ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

Soils are the foundation of gardens and landscapes, featuring characteristics that vary among locations in Wisconsin. Success ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...