Understanding Beech Leaf Disease
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An Introduction to How Plants Reproduce
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There are such an interesting variety of plants out there, and each one has their own unique way of reproducing with themselves or other plants around them. Plants may reproduce through sexual or asexual methods, and it can seem like each method is unique to each plant.
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Read the transcript below:Welcome to the show! In this podcast, we air episodes within a series so you can jump around and skip to what you are interested in. In this series, we're going to be covering several plants from the Amazon. The news recently broke that...
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Understanding Beech Leaf Disease
Understanding Beech Leaf Disease
The fate of the American Beech tree hangs in the balance, but the resilience of nature and the determination of those invested in its preservation offer a glimmer of hope.
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Elephant Bush Care
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The Lewd Origin of the Venus Flytrap’s Name
The Lewd Origin of the Venus Flytrap’s Name
You might be surprised to learn that the Venus Flytrap does not have such an innocent name as many people have been led to believe in recent years. In this article, HerbSpeak dives into the sheepishly dirty and downright lewd origin of the Venus Flytrap’s name.
When Does Ginseng Have Berries?
When Does Ginseng Have Berries?
When you think of the ginseng plant, you might think about the full plant in all its green and red beauty with the berries shiny and ready to be planted; but American ginseng doesn’t have berries most of the year. The beautiful red berries are only on the plant for a small window of time.
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Eating microgreens is a great way to add variety and nutrition to your diet. But these days, you’ll spend a pretty penny stocking up on greens at the grocery store every week. If you’re anything like us, you’ve started wondering about growing microgreens yourself....
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Guide to Using Go Botany
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In this article, HerbSpeak will cover the pros and cons of several popular microgreens trays to help you decide which one is right for you – and which ones just aren’t worth the money for what you’re looking for.
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