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Time to celebrate! In Pacific Northwest gardening time, spring arrives with the opening of the doors to the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, and this year the show runs Feb. 19-23 at the Seattle ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Managing alien species in a large protected area such as the Kruger National Park is “daunting”, with one to two new invasive ...

Feb. 20, 2025 — Biologists have discovered a new type of RNA-splicing regulation that helps to determine which protein-coding exons will be included in messenger RNA ...

Eucalyptus leaves have shown potential in treating respiratory diseases and alleviating stress. Research indicates that compounds in eucalyptus may help reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and ...

They are 1-2.5mm long, greenish-yellow and surrounded by white wax. They tend to be most troublesome when the potting compost is kept on the dry side, so vulnerable plants include cacti and succulents ...

Mint leaves create a cool sensation in the mouth. Toothpaste, mouthwash, breath mints, and chewing gum are all commonly flavored with mint. In addition to freshening breath, mint adds flavor to ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Colorado's forests store a massive amount of carbon, but dying trees -- mostly due to insects and disease -- have caused the state's forests to emit more carbon than they ...

What trees and shrubs can I use? The following plants are generally thought to be far more tolerant of honey fungus. There is a good chance that they’ll succeed if used to replant infected areas.