Star anise is a unique spice known for its fragrant aroma and distinct star-shaped pods. Growing star anise in your kitchen ...

Florida anise is an easy-to-grow, Southeastern native shrub that offers year-round garden interest. If you haven’t heard of Florida anise (Illicium floridanum), you probably will soon. Although it’s a ...

We grow several short-lived perennial herbs here as cool-season annuals because they ... oregano, thyme, sage, lavender, ...

are naturally understory plants that have adapted to thrive in shady areas. Like many of its fellow Illicium members, Florida Sunshine anise prefers moist soils. Just be sure they still drain and ...

are naturally understory plants that have adapted to thrive in shady areas. Like many of its fellow Illicium members, Florida Sunshine anise prefers moist soils. Just be sure they still drain and ...

Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and ...

plant your fullest-season varieties first when you plant early. This is the opposite of normal planting. 2. Do not plant shorter-season maturity groups than those rated for your natural environment.

In Norway’s far north, farmers and growers are finding ways to thrive. Their hard-won wisdom — practical, scientific and ...

Plants help people and animals to live. Plants provide food for people and animals to eat. They also make oxygen. All people and animals need oxygen to breathe. Plants are a very important part of ...

What do plants need to grow? Plants are a very important part of our environment because they provide us with oxygen to breathe and food to eat. Plants can be of different sizes, shapes and ...

Robot Identifies Plants by 'Touching' Their Leaves Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their ...

Twice the Cheer” is the motto for this year’s 28-day event, which runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 23 at the Grand Rapids Downtown ...