When I teach ecology labs at Merrimack College, one of my favorite places to take students is the Pine Hole Bog in Andover’s Charles W. Ward Reservation. While walking along the quarter-mile boardwalk ...

Some plants survive by doing things you wouldn’t expect, and the pitcher plant is one of the boldest examples. At […] ...

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Nature's ingenuity shines through carnivorous plants, which have evolved remarkable strategies to thrive in nutrient-poor ...

Insects can wreak havoc on both garden plants and houseplants at any time of year, but one common first aid item could eliminate them in no time.

The shrub-like plant Rhynchotechum discolor produces fruit that are difficult to see from above but suitable for ground-dwelling insects. However, seed dispersal by insects was previously thought to ...

Today is the first day of June and is considered to be the first day of summer for some. Spring gardening is always the most enjoyable time of the year to garden. Everything is fresh, new and easy to ...