2021-01-19 Growing Trees From Seeds
Maple and oak trees with branches full of seeds at the end of summer got American plant expert Lee Reich thinking about how trees grow. He remembers how, a few…
2021-01-04 Pacific Islanders Start Gardening during the Pandemic
Islands in the Pacific Ocean have few coronavirus cases. But the pandemic has caused problems by interfering with supplies, causing price increases and a loss of business from foreign visitors.…
2020-12-14 If You Want to Grow Apples, Choose the Tastiest
If you’re thinking about growing apples, now is the time to test different kinds and talk with local growers. This advice comes from gardening writer Lee Reich. His books include…
2020-04-24 Colombia Farmers Try Coffee Growing to Save Environment
An environmental group in Colombia is leading a project to save wild areas in the San Lucas mountains with the help of coffee growers. Gold mining and coca farming make…
2020-04-23 Ten Kinds of Apples Thought to Have Died Out Found in US West
Two retirees in the United States have found ten apple varieties that many scientists thought had died out. The apples once identified as “lost” were among hundreds of fruits collected…
2020-04-19 Singapore Seeks to Increase Local Food Production with Rooftop Farming
Singapore has announced new measures designed to quickly increase local food production, including rooftop farming. Officials in the city-state recently set a goal to meet 30 percent of Singapore’s nutritional…
2020-04-02 Houseplants: Care and Tips
Many people enjoy having plants inside their homes, especially when it is cold outside. But sometimes houseplants need a little help. If they are struggling, houseplants will let you know.…
2020-03-24 Amsterdam Tulips Unwanted in Time of Coronavirus
The containers of tulip flowers in storage at Henk van der Slot’s farm in The Netherlands were supposed to go to Vatican City. The Roman Catholic Church planned to use…
2020-02-17 Dogs Smell Crop Disease Affecting Citrus Trees
New research suggests that dogs might be able to help save diseased citrus trees. A group of scientists trained dogs to use their sense of smell to detect a crop…
2019-12-03 Fruit Detectives Search For Rare Kinds of Apples
An apple tree stands alone near the top of a hill. It produces the Arkansas Beauty, a fruit long believed to have disappeared from existence. Three years ago, plant experts…
2019-11-10 One Man’s Plan to Save Honey Bees
The loss of honey bee colonies is worrying experts across the United States. But a man in California thinks he has found an unusual way to save them. Michael Thiele…
2019-11-07 Protecting Natural Areas Not Enough to Safeguard Plants, Wildlife
Scientists say expanding the world’s conservation areas to help protect animals and plant life is unlikely to be effective on its own. The reason: rising levels of human activity in…
2019-08-29 Disease Threatens Banana, the World’s Most Popular Fruit
A disease that threatens the world’s most popular fruit – the banana – has arrived in Latin America. As a result, officials in Colombia have declared a state of emergency.…
2019-08-26 Florida’s Palm Trees Threatened by Disease
Florida’s famous palm trees are under attack from a disease that completely dries them out within months. And there is no chance for recovery once a tree gets sick. The…
2019-08-23 Scientists Hurry to Develop Vaccine for China’s Pig Disease
Scientists are working to stop a deadly virus that infects pigs. The virus is causing huge losses for farmers in China and other Asian countries. Many farmers have tried to…