Prior to the European colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans harvested the wood of redbud trees to construct ...

Native to the Mediterranean, the Judas tree is naturally drought-resistant and thrives with low water use, perfect for ...

I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...

Longtime residents like Schmidt have fond memories of the redbud that was on the lawn in ... “They went and got seeds from that old tree (on James Street) and took them to McCay’s to propagate ...

Nasturtiums are a first pick for edible flower lovers. They’re fast-growing, bold in color, and the entire plant—from leaf to ...

Extension developed a list of native trees expected to thrive 50 -100 years from now; volunteers journal observations to offer clues for how species might fare north of current growing zones.

The mvule (Milicia excelsa) is a giant of a tree, up to 50 meters (165 feet) tall, with a trunk 6 m (20 ft) around. To ...

These skills allow the botanists to collect seeds from even the tallest trees, in a way that captures genetic diversity. In October 2024, Walaita and a fellow Ugandan held a training in high tree ...

Native seeds are essential for maintaining healthy local ecosystems, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting wildlife, though ...