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Wait a Second. Plants Can Sneeze?
The inner life of plants—their communication, their responses to stimuli—are just, you know, so fun.
Dear Scientists: Please Make a Version of Stevia That Isn’t Gross
Stevia is an amazing, curious plant.
Five Ornamental Plants You Didn’t Know Were Edible
Have your flowers and eat them, too.
Seeding Your Lawn? Try Mixing Grass Species
Springtime is ideal for seeding lawns in the Southeastern US.
Fewer Farms, Smaller Farms, and Lower Incomes: The Agriculture Census Is Out
The USDA conducts a massive census of agriculture once every five years.
Bee-Safe Pesticide May Not Be So Safe, Says New Study
In the wake of widespread condemning of neonicotinoid pesticides as they affect bee populations, chemical companies have tried to come up with alternatives.
5 Flowers to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Beds
We all know the critical role that bees play in pollinating crops. But there are other beneficial bugs that make a garden go ’round.
Meet Caulilini, a New Vegetable (Which Isn’t Actually That New)
The brassica family is truly amazing.
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