The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival
More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.
Underneath the Mistletoe…You’ll Find the Plant It’s Stealing Nutrients From
This cheery holiday plant might encourage stolen kisses, but it’s also a tree-killing parasite.
The Great Recession Is Still Hurting the Christmas Tree Industry
A full growth cycle for a Christmas tree lasts more than a decade. The industry was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis, the full effects of which are just now being felt.
Crop Pests and Diseases Dramatically Rise in China
Researchers suspect climate change to be a major factor in the whopping 400 percent increase.
Mending Hawaii’s Lack of Food Security Through Breadfruit
Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative is investing in the nutritious indigenous crop as one way to address the islands’ broken food system.
Weed-Inspired Velcro Concept Could Deliver Medicines, Collect Data From Plants
It’s all about the microhooks.
It’s a dream green building material. Why aren’t farmers interested?
How Vermont Became an Unlikely Hotbed for Saffron
A chance meeting of minds led to the discovery that growing and harvesting the spice suits the climate while also providing farmers extra income in the off-season.
Learning to Grieve and Grow In My Community Garden
In the early days of the pandemic, I tended to my new plot and houseplants as a way to mourn the loss of my beloved cat.
