Vincetoxicum nakaianum emits the smell of injured ants, drawing flies to pollinate its blooms before they wither.

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Growing herbs doesn't have to be hard. One sunny patch and a little bit of patience are all you need to bring this fragrant ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Tyler Refsland is the manager of applied ecology at the Wild Seed Project.

Phobia or not, no one wants a home filled with spiders. But what can you actually do to keep the leggy pests away? It turns out you can call on Mother Nature for a little helping hand. Getting rid of ...

Delphine Farmer receives funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Energy, and the W.M. Keck ...

The worst of the heat and humidity is finally behind us, and autumn ushers in crisp air and brilliant color. Reds, yellows and purples fill the landscape and remind us that fall gardens still have ...

how to make " Flower of life " pendant - Working with Wire The "Flower of Life" was requested a few months ago, and I tried again over 20 times with lots of different ideas but could not do it. And ...

A tiny desert flower with horn-like tips has been hiding in plain sight in West Texas. Scientists have confirmed Ovicula biradiata is both a new species and a new genus, a rare one two in botany. The ...

Birdbaths can imbue your garden with a sense of whimsy and magic. Not only do they provide our feathered friends with a spot to drink, bathe, and make merry, they are a cool way to get to know some of ...