The insects responsible for pollinating cacao’s tiny flowers are, themselves, also tiny, in order to access the flower’s reproductive structures. Biting midges from the Ceratopogonidae family and gall ...

Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

Is your garden in need of more pollinators? Plant zinnias with this stunning companion flower that is sure to add color and ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite ...

If your flower beds need a little something extra to fill them in, check out these ground covers that can make great ...

Oregano is an abundant source of nutrition for honeybees and other pollinators. They are easily grown from seeds sown indoors ...

This year's Great Plant Picks theme will have you dreaming about a lively year-round pollinator paradise filled with bees, ...

Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, greys and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a ...

Planting native perennials can improve a local ecosystem, strengthening any garden. This list of New York-native perennials ...

The journey of Earth towards a colourful world began with the evolution of vision, which initially developed to distinguish ...