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10 little-known peony plant facts

Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.
When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...
The fourth annual NoCo Hemp Expo this past weekend featured more than 130 vendors and 60 speakers, all sharing information about this amazing plant. Here are ten things we learned about hemp, from its ...
Do you know why plants are so smart? Because they have all the anthers. Plants amaze me; they’re simple and complex, all at the same time. They quietly and unassumingly go about their business, but ...
David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...
Google launched a new search feature today, serving up fun facts atop search results for animals, plants, fruits and vegetable queries that include the words “fun facts.” From the Google Search Blog: ...
Spider mites can be handled by using Q-tips to roll the webbing from the plant. Mealy bugs leave waxy secretions on the plant. A crawler that resembles a spider mite, known as scale, is the most ...