ALEXANDRIA — The National Garden Bureau has named 2025 the Year of Asclepias (milkweed) — and for good reason. This resilient ...

Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...

Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for innovative methods to cultivate lush, thriving gardens with minimal fuss.

Lemon balm, a perennial herb belonging to the mint family, is cherished for its fragrant lemon-scented leaves. Cultivating it at home in small indoor pots is not only possible but also gratifying.

It also highlighted the importance of learning more about the abundance of native plant life around us, and what other secrets might lie waiting to be uncovered. “There might be a heap of other ...

Part of the mint family, lemon balm – or Melissa officinalis – is native to southern Europe, known for its aromatic lemony scent. Thanks to its soothing and calming qualities, the herb has been used ...

Bee balm, bergamot, Oswego tea, and horsemint are all common names for Monarda, a flowering herb in the mint family. With a red, fuchsia, or purple spiky flower head that looks a bit like a jester's ...

Promoting mutually beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes that enhance ... Studying ion channels in their native membrane environment is crucial, because their structure ...

The $16.9 million commitment includes a WA-first “treebate”, allowing 10,000 households a year to receive $150 to plant native trees on their property. The “treebates” would be available ...

Native plants have adapted to their area, which is why they require less maintenance. They are also crucial to the ecosystem because they attract pollinators.

That’s where Southern California herbalist William Broen will lead visitors on a 90-minute plant walk, during which they will learn to identify native plant species and understand their various ...