Its paper catalog is available for free, “and always will be,” according to its website. This year’s edition offers over 380 ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Why do some plants thrive in specific regions but not in others? A study explores the factors shaping plant distributions and how these patterns have changed over millions of years. Analyzing nearly ...

At the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery in the Canadian province of British Columbia, sulfur buckwheat seedlings fill Styrofoam trays. It’s October, the end of the growing season, and each is just a small ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A warm winter day can be a tempting mirage to the eager gardener, creating the illusion that it may be okay to start seeds early despite other ...

Each species has tradeoffs. Fraser firs are popular for their shape and sweet scent, though Smith notes they’re less tolerant of stress than Canaan firs. White pine can be a good option for lighter ...

It smelled like Christmas inside the Silvaseed extractory Tuesday morning as machines whirred meticulously to remove millions of conifer seeds from cones and sort them into large barrels. Hidden ...

Silvaseed operates the region's largest private seed bank and extractory in Roy. Staff collect, process and x‑ray billions of conifer seeds and grow seedlings. Mast Reforestation sells carbon credits ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

Gardeners can propagate woody plants like trees and shrubs from seed with some basic knowledge. Most seeds from temperate climates require a period of cold, damp conditions to overcome dormancy before ...

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - The Ellsworth Arbor Commission is in the middle of a multi-year undertaking to breathe new life into the city. The latest chapter in that effort is underway this week with ...