Plant breeders are never content with the status quo. That’s why they’re always working to come up with plants with superior ...

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Next time you shop for groceries check the produce section for ginger root, spaghetti squash, whole pineapples, and Chayote ...

January 2025 Like love itself, flowers are precious and unique ... double-sized Margot arrangement from UrbanStems in a Jamali Garden Vienna Glass Urn in 2024. The bouquet cost $192.

UrbanStems also offers fresh plants, but availability depends on time of year and delivery location. While product names frequently change, we tried five different fresh bouquets, along with a ...

Passion flower, known for its calming effects, is called a "dream plant" for its ability to promote restful sleep, relaxation, and vivid dreams. This stunning vine has been used for centuries in h ...

If you’re looking for a joyful winter squash with a buttery, maple-syrup taste, the carnival squash is an excellent and easy option for colorful cucurbit cultivation ...

Most indoor-garden kits use either a self-watering or hydroponic system to grow plants. I started with a self-watering system — the Click-and-Grow model — and after years of testing ...

Consumption of fruits and vegetables like chayote squash can boost digestive function. Flavonoids, plant compounds which support digestion, are found in high amounts in chayote. Research indicates ...