Scientists at the Salk Institute are buoyed after a first-of-its-kind study provided further clues on how plants in later stages of life protect themselves from environmental threats. Their findings ...

Propagating new plants is one of the joys of gardening, but it isn't always effective. Rooting hormone can help, but what if ...

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University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening ...

Learn how to grow and care for DownHome Harvest® 'Little Miss Figgy' Dwarf Fig, a compact variety perfect for gardens or ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

When you're new to the plant game, though, it can feel overwhelming when people talk about things like "indirect light" or an "internode." Internodes are the areas between the nodes (more on nodes ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...