Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Pinchbeck where they discuss colourful plants that can withstand exposed, windy gardens and discover the remarkable ways plants use water. Show more Peter Gibbs and ...

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa has signed a new contract with a Wisconsin company to make fuel pellets out of miscanthus grass and other feedstocks to replace coal. As part of the 10-year deal, ...

Giant miscanthus can cope with extreme weather — and is very versatile. The high-yield grass (miscanthus x giganteus) can be used to produce sustainable building and packaging materials, as well as ...

IOWA CITY – On a windy spring day, three generations of the Telleen family harvested miscanthus on University of Iowa land on Iowa City’s west side. Klark Telleen, 38, owner of Fanfare Farm, in ...

HAMPTON — Now open in the town center, Variegated Roots is a new retail shop its owner hopes will grow into a community gathering spot reminiscent of the beloved business that stood there for more ...

Invasive Chinese silvergrass on left, and native switchgrass on right. Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) added Miscanthus sinensis, aka Chinese ...

When you look across a field of miscanthus, it’s “hypnotically beautiful,” says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, ...

Angelica root is gaining renewed scientific attention for its diverse pharmacological properties, ranging from anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective effects to potential reproductive, neurological, and ...

Overview: Cordyceps is a type of fungus available in foods and drinks, as well as over-the-counter as a supplement. It is used for many reasons, although its benefits are not well defined. Common side ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...