For a short window of time, visitors to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be in the presence of an unusual sight.

It's no easy task, but it can be done. Here's what to know about running bamboo plants, plus some native alternatives.

Nettles have other uses, too, beyond just food – they were also valued for centuries as a source of twine. The inner fibers of nettle stems were dried and wound into strong waterproof cordage that was ...

Hidden in the heart of Gainesville lies a geological marvel that defies everything you thought you knew about Florida’s landscape – Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, where visitors can descend ...

Hidden in the heart of Gainesville lies a geological marvel that defies everything you thought you knew about Florida’s landscape – Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, where a massive sinkhole ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...

Researchers are investigating these sought-after but scarce wild leeks and how harvesting practices can boost their ...

Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro ...

Photosynthesis requires light, but plants don’t use all the colors that make up white light. Use a spectroscope to explore the absorption and transmission of white light through leaf material. Use the ...