A bacteria-based cellulose bandage has been found to enhance plant healing and regeneration. Studies show that wounds treated with these patches heal faster, with over 80 percent recovery in a…
This Month in the Garden: Feature Indoor PlantWelcome to This Month in the Garden! Today we talk about African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha), one of the most common houseplants in the…
This Month in the GardenWelcome to This Month in the Garden! If you're looking for a plant that can add beauty, resilience, and a touch of whimsy to your garden,…
Welcome to This Month in the Garden!This month's feature is Balloon flower. One of my favorite perennials in the garden, Balloon Flower is scientifically known as Platycodon grandiflorus, and is a…
Feature Plant: PoinsettiaWelcome to This Month in the Garden! With the month of December upon us, I thought it would be a good time to talk about Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima),…
A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through sap-feeding insects. This adaptation alters plant responses. It was observed…
Fossilised plant remains unearthed near the now-abandoned town of Rainbow, Utah, have defied classification. The plant, named Othniophyton elongatum, was initially discovered in 1969, but recent analysis has shown it…
A bacterial parasite has been observed to influence plant cell behaviour in a way that enhances its own transmission through sap-feeding insects. This adaptation alters plant responses. It was observed…