Poinsettias are known for their bracts, or leaves — not their flowers “Bracts are these modified leaves around cyathia ...

The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Poinsettias, holiday cactus, and boughs of holly – all things you’re likely to find in any home this time of year. If you find that you need to get out of an awkward ...

There's a lot more to our greener counterparts than we realize; secrets are lurking everywhere in our gardens. Here are 30 super interesting facts that you didn't know about plants—until today, of ...

Do you know how poinsettias became Christmas plants, or why mistletoe has been regarded with suspicion by some societies? Here’s a look at some fun facts about the plants that have become seasonal ...

Where they live: Plants are found on every continent, even Antarctica, and every ocean. What they eat: Plants use sunlight for photosynthesis, which produces sugars that fuel them. Plants are an ...

Plants from the Tillandsia genus are fascinating little creatures that don't need soil and don't make a lot of demands. There is something undeniably charming about air plants. While all plants are ...

Gardeners often are told that after planting or transplanting, they should water frequently until the plant is “established.” But what does that mean, exactly? “It’s all about the roots,” said Sharon ...

The Cenozoic era began about 65 million years ago and continues into the present. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Cenozoic ...