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As we continue to celebrate American Wetlands Month, we encourage you to look at the plants in your area. One way to tell ...
House plants can be fussy - demanding a certain spot in the house, needing special soil to be planted in, and requiring just the right amount of moisture to thrive. So as the mercury creeps up in ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has begun construction on a third chip plant in Arizona, ramping up its US expansion as the Trump administration threatens further tariffs to spur ...
President Donald Trump has granted two Louisiana coal-fired power plants two-year exemptions to new air pollution limits, delays that could signal more to come for other industries as his ...
Weeds in the lawn are sprouting to remind you that nature abhors mono culture. A mixture of blooming plants is what nature wants to feed the diverse pollinators and wildlife. If you want a ...
FILE - The smokestacks of the former coal-fired Homer City Generating Station crumble in a planned demolition to make way for a new natural gas-fired power plant in Homer City, Pa., March 22, 2025.
If you’re eating fruits, vegetables, legumes and seeds, you’re likely consuming plant estrogen — a group of naturally occurring compounds that can act like a weaker form of the female sex ...
“Get off!” “My fruits are ready to eat!” These are just some of the many messages we know plants—from a patch of moss to a 300-foot sequoia—can send. In fact, if you’ve ever smelled ...
Here are seven plants that are especially well suited to balcony planting. Before you begin planting, assess your balcony for a few specific criteria. First, gauge the weight limit; containers ...
As Minnesotans gear up for the growing season, the University of Minnesota has a warning about where you buy your plants. A new study details how easy it is to purchase harmful, invasive plants ...
Plant breeding plays a vital role in ensuring global food security by increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality and creating crops that are adaptable to climate change. However ...
The Lower Hudson Valley is home to hardiness zones 6a through 7b, which provides a great climate for many deer-resistant plants. Deer are more likely to stay away from poisonous and fragrant ...