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August 22, 2023

Wildlife official says some plants are more flammable than others: 'No such thing as a fireproof plant'

Michele Steinberg, a wildlife official, says that some plants are more flammable than others. She also said, “There is no such thing as a fireproof plant."

August 15, 2023

Add a splash of color to your yard with a sunflower garden: Tips for planting, maintaining the flower

Sunflowers are a great flower for beginner gardeners since they don't require a lot of maintenance. However, there are things you should know before planting.

July 7, 2023

Weeds growing in your garden? Identify, remove and prevent them

Getting rid of weeds can be tricky, especially those that spread quickly and come back each year. Identifying weeds and properly getting rid of them can help your garden flourish.

June 20, 2023

Massive rare plants 'burst into bloom' for first time, but there's a catch

At the National Trust's Overbeck's Garden in Devon, England, three massive plants have burst into bloom for the first time. While gardeners say it's "exciting," it does not bode well for the plant.

June 8, 2023

Rare flowering plant only found in New Mexico should be listed as endangered, US agency says

A U.S. agency said that the swale paintbrush, a rare flowering plant only found in southern New Mexico, should be listed as endangered and be granted federal protection.

June 5, 2023

British woman goes viral for bringing dying plants 'back to life' with hysterical $5 hack: 'Genius'

A woman in Surry, England, came up with a way to "restore" her dying plants. Now she's gone viral for her hilarious solution to restoring several brown and unsightly plants in her garden.

June 5, 2023

Health of honeybees being promoted by government program that aims to find best environment for the insects

A government program that aims to promote the health of bees and other pollinators is helping to find which plants and landscapes are beneficial to the insects.

June 1, 2023

'Plant'-ed evidence: Police say garden thief has been caught on video

Woman in United Kingdom is caught on film pilfering plants out of gardens. The suspect usually enters gardens in middle of night, leaving homeowners and authorities baffled.

May 20, 2023

Are you a mosquito magnet? It might be for one unpleasant reason

A new study by a team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore published in the journal Cell Biology has found that mosquitoes are attracted to those with body odor. Here's what to know.

May 18, 2023

Midwestern states offer suicide prevention training to clergy as farmer’s continue to struggle with depression

Midwestern states such as South Dakota and Minnesota are offering suicide prevention training for clergy. This comes as farmers in the area continue to struggle with mental health.