After Nov. 10, vegetable plants stop growing
Around Nov. 10, the Persephone Period begins in southern Michigan, causing vegetable plants to stop growing due to shortened ...
Garden Moment: Plant a terrarium for a unique winter garden
Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement, garage or shed. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open-side-down and placed on a shallow planting ...
How plant roots change their growth pattern during 'puberty' has implications for climate-resilient agriculture
Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.
9 Plants You Should Never Grow In Dry Climates
Do you live in a region that's prone to drought and dry air? These are humidity-loving plants you shouldn't attempt to grow ...
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How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
Brown University biologists identified when tomatoes are most vulnerable to heat and how some varieties resist it.
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Tomatoes have a molecular trick to survive in extreme heat
Johnson’s lab has studied plant reproduction for years ... that heat stress during just this phase limits fruit and seed ...
Why using Delaware's native plants during drought may be the natural choice
As Delaware experiences drought, native plants offer a drought-resistant and sustainable alternative. And fall may be the best time to plant them.