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 ...

Finding Your Roots is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart ...

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 ...

Root vegetables have long been known for their rich flavours and powerful health benefits. Among these underground root vegetables are galangal, horseradish, kudzu, ginger and turmeric. Used in ...

English ivy can quickly take over your garden and the walls of your property - but an expert has shared a simple five-step ...

Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards points out green beans, right, and kohlrabi, left, also called German turnip, a biennial ...

With that part done, they uncovered the so-called "sucker roots," which were really just small stringy ones that were hidden under the landscaping fabric. From there, they wanted advice on what to do ...

Holy Carrot is a plant-based restaurant, but dispel any notions of vegan fads as Watkins says they “stay away from processed foods and fake meats”. Instead, it’s a serious take on vegetable cooking ...