This flower smells like injured ants — and flies can’t resist it
A type of Japanese dogsbane releases a scent identical to wounded ants’ distress signal, drawing in scavenging flies that unwittingly pollinate it.| Science News
A type of Japanese dogsbane releases a scent identical to wounded ants’ distress signal, drawing in scavenging flies that unwittingly pollinate it.| Science News
A new study finds that a microplastic concentration of just 0.4% alters the drainage of soil, which could affect the growth of crops and other plants.| Eos
October 23, 2025 - David Morrison's exceptional attention to detail helps expose the extraordinary designs and patterns of "ordinary" natural objects. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
Some autumn colors from late October 2020, when we were searching for beauty to help lessen the stress of the pandemic. Leaves, flowers, and other fall plants in Alexandria, Virginia. Join Terri’s Sunday Stills: Plant Life Performs Autumn’s Serenade| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Sweet Autumn Clematis Sweet autumn clematis–a solid wall of green and white,full and lush from two small sprouts.A little bit of love from the gardener, sun, and raingoes a long way with nature. These vivid, white, four-petaled blossoms cause me to ponder.What if they were bright, white starsscattered throughout a green sky in the middle […]| Midwest Mary
Believe it or not, there are some deer resistant bulbs that you can plant in the fall for beautiful blooms in the spring. One of the first signs of spring flowers often comes in the form of bulbs planted in the fall. However, if you live in an area like I do, you can easily... Read More The post Deer Resistant Bulbs appeared first on Hearth and Vine.| Hearth and Vine
Puerto Madero mural in Buenos Aires by Ciclope at Casa Foa featuring native plants & flowers. Photos © BA Street Art| Buenos Aires Street Art and Graffiti - BA Street Art
I was looking through some of my photographs the other day and came across several of lovely trees. I thought I’d share them. I love trees, and they are so important, not only for helping wit…| Dragons Rule OK. V.M.Sang (author)
“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.” ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett| Jane's Lens
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We’ve all been there: vowing that this will be the year we stick to our budget at the garden centre. But $100 quickly turns into $200, and before you know it, you just have to get “one more thing.” Suddenly, despite your best efforts to keep your spending in check, you find yourself spending $500 […] The post 5 Things You Can Do This Fall to Save Money in the Garden Next Spring appeared first on Shifting Roots.| Shifting Roots
Permaculture Womens Guild by Matilde Magro There are social, ecological, and spiritual structures that link the human world to the rest of the living on this planet and even cosmically, whether we like to see it that way or not. The way of regeneration begins in the self to cause a ripple effect all the way to systemic […]| Permaculture Womens Guild
Poking their snapping jaws up from flowerpots across the globe, the curious nature of Venus flytraps and their carnivorous diets bites at every child's imagination. Although familiar in our own homes, scientists have for the first time discovered which insects pollinate the plants in their native…| New Atlas
Life on Earth has multiple forms. Humans make up only 0.01% of Earth’s total biomass, while plants total a whopping 82.4%. Yet the value of plants is often neglected. Humans [...] Read More... from Phytocleaning our planet The post <strong>Phytocleaning our planet</strong> appeared first on Research Outreach.| Research Outreach
Let’s find out how pinecones respond to different temperatures — by mimicking changes in weather from the comfort of our own kitchens!| Science News Explores
The invasive plant that crossed an ocean to terrorize my backyard is coming for yours.| Slate Magazine
Investigating the mechanics of seed dispersal in an unusual shrub in eastern North America has revealed that some plants have powers of propulsion equal to the planet’s fastest animals. The post Lens of Time: Witch Hazels Take Flight appeared first on bioGraphic.| bioGraphic
These common plants can overtake and ruin your garden. Learn how you can prevent this and keep your garden looking thick and lush. Call Gecko Green for more help!| Gecko Green Lawn Care & Pest Control
Selecting the right plants for decorating a low light aquarium may sound rather limiting in options for you. Surprisingly this is not the case. Not only are there a large variety of plant species and sub-species for you to chose from, the low lighting setup is also one of the more natural conditions for many […] The post Our Top 15 Picks For Low Light Aquarium Plants appeared first on Fish Care.| Fish Care
It’s getting cold, so hoop it up! With a hoop greenhouse, you can grow food all winter and get a jump on spring planting. "How to Make a Hoop Greenhouse" appeared first on Scout Life magazine.| Scout Life magazine
by Scott Ward, NCBG Research Botanist As the average workday often begins to wind down, there are usually two people you can count on to either be brewing coffee or... Read More The post Hurricanes. What are they good for? Absolutely one thing. appeared first on North Carolina Botanical Garden.| North Carolina Botanical Garden
How do we discover new species of plants and animals? If you’re like a lot of people, you might picture a bearded, brave, and sweaty explorer, standing triumphantly between huge trees in a remote r…| Scientist Sees Squirrel
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Muzika gjithmonë ka qenë diçka më shumë për mua sesa thjesht një tingull. Nuk është thjesht një zhurmë në sfond apo një hobi. Ndihem sikur jam pjesë e saj, duke formësuar mendjen time dhe mënyrën e…| VOICES
Music has always meant more to me than just sound. It isn’t just a background noise or a hobby. It feels like a part of who I am, shaping my mind and its thinking patterns. Waking up, the first mel…| VOICES
Plant repositories provide crucial links between plants, botanists, and the rest of us. But their already-shrinking budgets face new threats from the Trump administration.| The Revelator
Despite their outsize hold on popular imagination, Venus flytraps are native to a tiny corner of the globe: the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas. As development threatens, one town—spurred on by one tireless botanist—has taken up the shovel to save the world’s most fascinating plant. The post Saving the Venus Flytrap: How One Woman Rallied a Town Around Its Weirdest Attraction appeared first on Garden & Gun.| Feature Archive – Garden & Gun
Here are five plants that repel ticks from your yard for a pest free lawn all year round.| Gecko Green Pest Solutions
Ever wonder if plants can repel mosquitoes? Learn more about it here. Call Gecko Green for a free mosquito control quote today!| Gecko Green Pest Solutions
These 7 house plants that will absolutely thrive in your kitchen. Call Gecko Green for more tips and tricks!| Gecko Green Lawn Care & Pest Control
Scientists thought they knew what was behind rose petals’ geometry. They were wrong.| Science News Explores
When watering the azalea bush plant, spraying can method used, and it is important not to pour water directly on the plant. Especially in winter, cold water flowing from the fountain should be used after it reaches room temperature.| PlantNative.org
If you have a shady or semi-shady location, sedges are wonderful, easy-care plants and may be just the ticket for replacing turf grass. Their names alone are intriguing enough to make them worth a try! Most will withstand occasional light foot traffic. What Is a Sedge? Sedges look a lot like grasses. Botanically speaking, they […]| Edge Of The Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC
This guide shows how to draw a cactus in a clay flowerpot. The example is a small cactus plant similar to what you might have in the house.| EasyDrawingTips
I’ve always been fond of ferns – the plants, that is. Now I’m fond of Ferns, the book, too. Ferns: Lessons In Survival From Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants (Hardie Grant, 2025) is Fay-Wei Lei and Jac…| Scientist Sees Squirrel
Nature photography including plants, animals, ocean, river, and some other things.| Forms of life, forms of mind
A few years ago, I planted an Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ in our shade garden, and ever since, I’ve been wondering why I didn’t do it sooner. This plant is one of those hidden gems—something you don’t see in every garden center, yet once you plant it, you wonder how you ever gardened without it. […] The post Aralia Cordata ‘Sun King’: A Bright and Bold Shade Garden Superstar appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
If there is a golden retriever puppy of the plant world, it has to be a dahlia. I mean, everybody loves golden retriever puppies, right? And everyone loves dahlias, too. They’re cheerful, charismatic, and full of personality. This year, I only added one dahlia to the gardens at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens—Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion.’ And […] The post Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’: The Golden Retriever of the Garden appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
Of all the plants in the world, I really do love palms. There’s something about them—their bold silhouettes, the way they sway in the breeze, the unmistakable tropical energy they bring to a space. But what really fascinates me is that, at their core, these towering trees are essentially giant blades of grass. That’s right—palms […] The post Rhapidophyllum hystrix – A Needle Palm Grows in New England? appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
You might be thinking, “Wait, are we really talking about quince?” And maybe even, “Aren’t those the thorny shrubs my grandmother had growing out back?” Yes, we’re talking about that quince—but before you dismiss it, take a second look. This isn’t the tough, tangle of thorns and gnarly fruit from childhood memories. The Double Take […] The post Not Your Grandmother’s Quince: Meet the Double Take Chaenomeles speciosa appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
The Japanese flower from Japan—that’s literally what the Latin name Nipponanthemum nipponicum translates to in English. I like to imagine the botanists who named this plant had a wicked sense of humor, or maybe they were just feeling particularly literal that day. Japanese Daisy – locally known as Montauk Daisies Latin name aside, this week’s […] The post Nipponanthemum nipponicum – The Japanese Flower From Japan appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
I trust that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We loaded up our car Tuesday night and departed Maine for North Carolina at 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning. It was a long drive, but our kids were great—no small feat considering we were covering over 1,000 miles in a single day. We finally rolled into my […] The post The Shockingly Tall Dasylirion wheeleri – Wheeler’s Blue Sotol appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
If you followed the news much in the past week, you undoubtedly heard about archaeologists confirming the remains of Richard III. A team found his skeleton under a parking lot in the middle of England last summer. They recently confirmed that these remains were his by tracing the DNA back from modern-day descendants. I believe […] The post New Cardinal Flower – Lobelia Cardinalis Black Truffle is Regal appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
You know that rare moment in gardening when a design comes together exactly as you envisioned? When the colors, textures, and heights you planned actually manifest, as if the plants themselves understood the assignment? That happened for me this year with Angelica gigas. I had long wanted to see this Korean angelica planted in a […] The post The Angelica gigas Experiment Is Working appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
There are plants that people love, and then there are plants that people hate. And then, there are those rare plants that manage to charm just about everyone. Columbine (Aquilegia) falls into that last category—a plant that seems universally admired. I’ve always found columbine to be a particularly elegant plant. Its light green, somewhat fleshy […] The post A Columbine To Add To Your Garden appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
January has been cold. Bitterly cold. Since it was my first January in Maine, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how dark and frigid this season can get. The snow-covered landscape has its beauty, but after weeks of grey skies and short days, I’ve found myself craving any hint of spring. One thing that has […] The post Magnolia ‘Ginter Spicy White’: A New Discovery from a Winter of Plant Orders appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
It feels great to be home. For the past week and a half, I’ve been on the road between Maine and Pennsylvania, Boston and Denver. Now, I’m back—jetlagged, but happy to be home with my family in this wonderful Maine summer. This morning, I took my usual first-day-back ritual: a slow walk through the garden, […] The post Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) : A Bold Experiment That’s Paying Off appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
Asplenium scolopendrium is an interesting fern. It is native to England and the US. If you are growing Hart’s tongue fern in your garden, it is likely the British native, prized for its hardiness and reliability and common in European gardens. The true American version (asplenium scolopendrium var. americanum) is, however, quite rare. The distinguishing […] The post Why Botanical Enthusiasts are Switching to Native Plants like Asplenium scolopendrium appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Ro...|
Again, blame it on this long, drawn-out, cold, and snowy winter, but I am really digging into certain groups of plants and wanting to add more and more of them to the garden. One genus that we already have in abundance at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is Epimedium (commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, bishops […] The post Planting and Growing Epimedium a.k.a. Horny Goat Weed in your garden appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
I recently discovered a unique garden feature of the desert southwest – the ocotillo fence. The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is native to the desert southwest. It is a unique shrubby cactus-like plant (though it isn’t technically a cactus) that can be harvested for construction materials. Ocotillo is a striking deciduous shrub that can grow up […] The post Desert Gardens and Living Ocotillo Fences – Fouquieria splendens appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
I first discovered Viburnum bodnantense in the same place I discovered many of my favorite plants – Kew Gardens. I’ve told this story before (apologies if you’ve heard it!), but when I was in design school at The English Gardening School in London, we had to do an intensive study of a huge number […] The post 5 Ways to Plant the Perfectly Pink Viburnum Bodnantense Dawn appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
Whenever anyone asks what is my favorite plant, of course, I can never answer. I usually have at least 3 or 4 plants that are my favorite on any given day. This could include the first plant I come across in the garden and the ones I read about at night. If push came to […] The post Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris A Colorful Native appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
Get ready for spring gardening with terracotta and copper plant markers. These diy plant labels make your garden beautiful and organized.| PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer
Today, mathematician and Hero of Intellectual Freedom, UC Davis’s Abby Thompson has more lovely intertidal pictures from California. Her captions and IDs are indented, and you can enlarge the…| Why Evolution Is True
Planting and watching seeds grow is a fantastic spring science activity for children. Kids can start with a bean or seed in a jar to watch it germinate, observe seedlings and finally become a fully grown plant. Vegetable or herb seeds work well, as they can be eaten afterwards! A common problem when growing plants […] The post Easy DIY Mini Greenhouses appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
These tips for creating plant combinations that work will take the guesswork out of landscaping a beautiful garden for your yard.| From House To Home
One of the great joys of gardening is learning how stuff grows. Did you know that green beans are just baby bean-beans? You harvest them when the pods have developed but before the beans inside get plump and then hard. Green peppers are just unripe red (or orange or yellow) peppers. Green olives are just young black olives. Cherry tomatoes are just … no, they’re just bite-size tomatoes. The green tomatoes in fried green tomatoes are just unripe tomatoes, but some tomato varieties are gree...| The Last Word On Nothing
Begonia means dreaminess in botanical dictionaries. If you plan to buy a meaningful and humorous gift for a person who likes to dream, this flower will be a very suitable option. It fascinates everyone with the colorful flowers it blooms.| PlantNative.org
As much as a landscape and garden evolves over time, the same could be said for a gardener. Those of us who garden probably don’t give much time to that thought, as the process can take years and really never ends. No one becomes a gardener overnight. Just like a landscape does not come in [...] The post Let It Be first appeared on Deborah Silver & Co..| Deborah Silver & Co.
Marigolds are a type of plant that is very adaptable and dependable in various growing environments. These plants allow inexperienced gardeners to achieve such beautiful flowers with vivid gold and copper blossoms that thrive in their flower beds.| PlantNative.org
It is really easy to care for bear’s breeches plant. These plants are hardy and are highly resistant to drought. However, sticking to regular watering is recommended. You can water your acanthus mollis plant once or twice a week.| PlantNative.org
Mossy saxifrage (Saxifraga x arendsii) is a catch-all term for various saxifrage hybrids. The first hybrids were created in Georg Arends’ nursery, a well-known German plant cultivator and gardener. Meanwhile, there are so many hybrids that are roughly divided into selections, making a clear assignment difficult.| PlantNative.org
Learn all about the beautiful and hardy evergreen perennial Helleborus Orientalis, also known as Lenten Rose, including how to plant, water, fertilize, and prune it for optimal growth and blooming in late winter to early spring. Discover the ideal soil, light, temperature, and humidity conditions for this plant, as well as how to prevent common pests and diseases.| PlantNative.org
Common Columbine is best to grow via propagating from collected seeds. Harvest the ripened seed pods left inside after the blossoms have faded and dried out, and break them open to gather the lustrous black seeds.| PlantNative.org
You wouldn't guess our life and the light source sun can have some negative effects, right? If you are a beginner gardener, you would think you need to choose a place that receives sunlight well. But in a moment, you will learn why this is not recommended. You also need to do something against pests, right? They love plants and trees and mostly see them as a house. Insects can harm the plants and trees easily as much as excesive sun.| PlantNative.org
Typically, mango trees live well past 100 years, giving fruit until the late stages of their life cycle. Mango trees planted from seeds usually take 7-8 years to give fruit.| PlantNative.org
This is the next-to-last full contribution of photos I have, so please send in good wildlife photos if you got ’em. Thanks! Today we have a text-and-photo discussion from reader Athayde Tonha…| Why Evolution Is True
Poison hemlock, the toxic plant that killed Socrates thousands of years ago, is becoming more prevalent in the Midwest.| Wisconsin Watch
Mushrooms, microbes, and machine learning? Why does this matter? The underground networks built by fungi and bacteria are essential for healthy ecosy| Green Prophet
To say that plants are important is a truism beyond doubt. They fill almost every ecosystem and niche on earthContinue reading| Biodiversity Revolution
Nature photography from Northern California and Oregon| Forms of life, forms of mind
This birdcage flower planter is a great way to display flowers, in a rustic refined way. Use a birdcage and a potted plant to create this pretty look!| Crafts by Amanda
Choose the best purple indoor plants for something a little different| Latest from Real Homes
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Infrared photography of plants, the ocean, and a little Godzilla| Forms of life, forms of mind
The evolutionary ladder is meant to be climbed one rung at a time with an organism shedding some traits and gaining others on the way up. However, in a very surprising twist, some tomatoes on the Galapagos islands are inching back down the ladder.| New Atlas
[CN: this post discusses food science and nutrition] How do antioxidants affect the gut microbiome? The short answer is, “it’s complicated.” Photo of a market display of fresh pro…| Liminal Nest
These hardy plants need a bit more care than just air.| Hello Nest
Here's what you need to know about growing a jade plant to make it thrive. From watering to pruning, and everything in between.| Hello Nest
Whenever we’re on our way to see Becky and Don Potts, I tell myself firmly, ‘No more pictures!’ It never works. Their garden is such a fun place to visit. Fewer minutes later than…| Susan Rushton
Research suggests pollinator buzzing sounds lead plants to increase their nectar production. The post Can Plants Hear Their Pollinators? #ASA188 first appeared on Acoustics.org.| Acoustics.org
[CN: this post discusses cancer/physiological processes related to cancer] Trying to learn about why antioxidants are important from pop science articles is frustrating (at least for me). It genera…| Liminal Nest
We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables are better for our health, but what foods in particular offer health benefits and should be included daily? Check these out. 1. Leafty Greens These powerhouses are packed full of nutrition including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Add kale and spinach, swiss chard and collard greens to […]| Living Vegan
Domino Peace Lily is a little difficult to bloom. Sometimes it may not bloom even in its happiest and healthiest times. However, if suitable conditions such as light, moisture, fertilizer, and irrigation are applied, the required yield can easily be obtained.| PlantNative.org
Learn about the unique and beautiful Ace of Hearts tree, also known as Redbud, found in North America. With distinct features such as edible flowers and heart-shaped leaves, this species requires proper care and attention to thrive. Discover how to care for this tree, including planting in the spring, providing regular watering, and pruning in the fall.| PlantNative.org
Even though Brussels sprouts are tough to grow, we assure you if you follow the steps and tend to them carefully, you will be satisfied with the results of this nutritious vegetable. We suggest you grow suggested companions with your Brussels sprouts to simplify the process.| PlantNative.org
Hawthorn Trees fall under the botanic name of Crataegus. They wide into 3-9 zones which can be considered big in the garden. They grow to 15-50 and 8-85 feet tall, but they can change because of the varieties of the tree.| PlantNative.org
Dianthus plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. They have attractive bluish-grey foliage, even when the plants are not blooming. Plants can have a mounded form, an erect form, or a trailing habit, and their foliage is slender, almost grass-like.| PlantNative.org
With its tall and magnificent images, a palm tree are a reminder of summer. They are not only beautiful but also very beautiful and used in various areas. As if it wasn't enough to be used in many different fields, they are also the provider of exotic fruits such as dates and coconut.| PlantNative.org
Bugleherb grows and looks the best under complete or moderate exposure to the sun, so it is cared for in open gardens. After a couple of hours under the sun, the flowers take on their most lively form and shine with the most charming hues.| PlantNative.org
African Lily could be the right choice if you want a beautiful plant that will require minimum care and still look pretty as ever. It is an alluring and attractive flower that can be grown in pots, so you do not have to worry if you do not have an available garden to plant it.| PlantNative.org
Gardenia, the representative of love, is also known as the symbol of angels. This plant from the Rubiaceae family has a tropical origin with its dark green and hairy leaves arranged opposite each other.| PlantNative.org
