Where they live: Plants are found on every continent, even Antarctica, and every ocean. What they eat: Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis, which produces sugars that fuel them. Plants are an ...

The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you’re only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface ...

Plants from the Tillandsia genus are fascinating little creatures that don't need soil and don't make a lot of demands. There is something undeniably charming about air plants. While all plants are ...

The Cenozoic era began about 65 million years ago and continues into the present. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Cenozoic ...

No flower says Christmas like the beautiful poinsettia. Ron Wolford, a UI Extension horticulture educator, offers a few facts about this traditional Christmas plant: — Poinsettias are part of the ...

Earth Day on Sunday marks the 48th year of a celebration for the planet that we share, and it has grown to more than 1 billion people across about 192 countries showing support for protecting the ...