Bradford pear trees may be visually appealing, but their drawbacks far outweigh their brief beauty. While their white blooms ...

The Fairhope French Quarter, a charming alley off Section Street, houses additional shops and restaurants in a setting inspired by New Orleans architecture. Hanging baskets overflow with flowers, and ...

Unlike animals, plants don’t need a male and a female because their flowers have both male parts and female parts. Pollen in plants is like sperm in animals. It comes from the male part of the ...

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The stems of this vining flower can reach lengths approaching 60 feet as it grows upward, intertwining with tree trunks and branches. The turquoise or green blooms can grow nearly 10 feet long. The ...

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Scientists must commit to engaging with the communities they want to help at all stages of the research process — from planning to dissemination.

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Customers sometimes assume that vegan meals are free-from animal based allergens (egg, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, milk). This is not always the case as low-level cross-contamination from these ...