Category: In The Garden
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Pest attacks can lead to bigger crop yields
A team member’s previous research had identified one Colombian potato variety that responds to moth damage with robust yields.
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You Can Do Anything With Bamboo. Anything
In recent years, bamboo has been used to make items never before associated with the plant – from shampoo and insect repellent, to socks, gloves, and even roasted peanuts
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Giving up unhealthy sugar? Then feed it to your plants
if you want to brighten up some dull grassland by sowing wildflowers, adding sugar gives them a fighting chance; without it, they will probably fail.
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Rub Your Houseplants The Right Way To Keep Them Healthier
Botanists have discovered that gently rubbing the foliage between a thumb and forefinger helps to activate plants' defence mechanisms, helping to improve their ability to resist disease.
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Genetically Identical but Functionally Different: A Tree’s Provenance Matters
Genetically identical forest trees raised in different environments react differently when exposed to drought conditions, a study has shown.
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Which is "Greener", Live Christmas Tree Or Artificial?
It‘s a purely personal preference, but researchers, scientists, and industry experts say the decision can have a big impact on the environment and national economy.
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Landscape Tonic
A native holly tree called yaupon can be used to make a drink similar to green tea… the ornamental holly is the only plant in the United States that produces substantial amounts of caffeine. It grows wild throughout the Southeast.
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Just Grow Up
A zoo in the United Kingdom has come up with a novel approach to locally sourcing some of its food for animals and dealing with the challenge of limited space: vertical farming.
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Partner With Pollinators
Don't just lament the loss of pollinators, do something about it! A helpful guide for discovering what to plant in your area.
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Greener Fungicides Are Safer
Exploiting a little-known punch/counterpunch strategy in the ongoing battle between disease-causing fungi and crop plants, scientists in Canada are reporting development of a new class of “green” fungicides that could provide a safer, more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional fungicides.