Early last week, a friend visiting my apartment for the first time was fascinated by a few of the plants on my windowsill. He’s generally quite knowledgeable about flora and fauna, but he couldn’t ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

With the growing popularity of gardening, learning how to grow plants begins with learning the plants’ names. How often do you walk or drive by a yard and your eye is drawn to a stunning grouping of ...

There are so many exciting iPhone tricks to discover once you start getting comfortable with Apple's handset. And most of them are built into the operating system, so you don't have to download an app ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. John Manion is a guy who know his plants. That's ...

A few years ago, I heard about Jerusalem artichoke, a plant that grows tall with pretty yellow flowers pollinators love. Plus, you can harvest and eat the tubers, also called sunchokes. I spotted two ...

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The use of herbs for healing has been an ancient practice. Right from the beginning of human existence, human beings used medicinal plants to cure themselves of various diseases. The practice ...

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Myrtle spurge is an invasive plant that can be found throughout Boise’s lower Foothills and along popular trails. It’s a succulent-like Mediterranean plant sometimes used as decorative landscaping in ...

Each new generation of the iPhone has more features than the average consumer will typically ever use. We hold the equivalent of a fully operational computer, phone and camera in the palm of our hands ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...