Nature
American plants that have gone extinct
In North America, altering landscapes, loss of habitats, invasion and environmental changes have resulted in the loss of various indigenous plant species. Although animals are usually given more attention, plants extinction silently reforms the ecosystem, including insects, birds, and soil quality. Others disappeared before they could be sufficiently examined and others fell into decay as […]
What Exactly Is a Floating Forest—and Why Are Trees Floating at All?
Up above the waves, a floating woodland thrives – nature’s rarest trick. Water becomes soil when roots stretch into air, supporting life where none seemed possible. Creatures make homes among trunks that never touch land. Shorelines gain shelter, also stability, as currents lose their power to carve and crash. Even at their soggiest, landscapes find […]
These Pond Flowers Bloom on Water—and They’re Surprisingly Easy to Grow
You can change how your garden looks by putting flowers in the water. These plants float on the surface and help the area feel very quiet and calm. You might find that they are very easy to keep alive. They often handle their own needs after you set them up. This makes gardening feel much […]
The Fast-Growing Fruit Tree That Thrives In Cold Climates & Is Great For Beginners
This is a great fruit tree, in case you are in need of a fruit tree that grows fast, is a survivor in cold climate, and does not require garden skills of an expert. It is difficult, prolific, and strangely kindly, ideal in case one is only new to growing his food. It continues to […]
Sow This Gorgeous Flower In Late Winter For A Garden Full Of Butterflies In Spring
You should have time on your side, too, in case you are to get your garden full of butter flies before the warm weather. By planting the correct flower in late winter, the seedlings are given a head start and will therefore bloom early the following spring thus seedlings will attract the pollinators as soon […]
There’s a Tree You Should Never Stand Under When It Rains—Here’s Why
Most plants are friendly but this coastal tree is one you should definitely avoid when the weather gets bad and starts raining. Water touching the leaves picks up stuff that might cause a painful reaction on your body. It looks like a regular tree so you have to be careful. Just knowing about it helps […]
Plants Don’t Just Grow—Here’s How They Actually Communicate
You might think trees just stay still but they really connect with others nearby. They send out special signals through the ground and the air to share news. This helps the whole group survive when things get tough outside. It is a hidden world where they look out for one another. They use secret paths […]
If You See A Tree Painted White, Don’t Ignore It! Here’s What It Means
Probably, you have passed trees with white painted stems which you have not paid much attention to. Nevertheless, even a layer of paint may have meaning. It is not ornament on the spot and at random. The white painting of a tree trunk is also of practical and protective use and is even required by […]
The deadly plants gardeners and foragers should know about
Gardening and foraging help to unite people with nature, but it should be noted that not all beautiful or ordinary plants are good to touch or eat. Numerous of them are cultivated in home gardens, parks or in wild places and this is the reason why awareness is very essential. This is not fear but […]
Garden plants old timers say signal bad luck and trouble ahead
Some plants have acquired superstitious, folklore and symbolism related reputations across cultures and generations. Traditional beliefs tended to associate the look of plants, their actions, or ways of growth with household premonitions. Although these beliefs are not scientific, it is an expression of how much people used to observe nature and correlate it to everyday […]