More than 20% of Earth’s plant species are found only on islands – and time is running out to save them
Islands cover just 5.3% of the world’s land area, but contribute disproportionately to global biodiversity, according to ...
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These Beautiful Native Trees Attract More Pollinators Than Flowers
We all know that bees and butterflies love flowers, but there are native tree species that pollinators may prefer more. Add ...
Is that a ‘Quercus macrocarpa’ in the yard? Here’s how the humble oak got a cool name
In the 1700s, a young botanist scandalized some by discussing “birds and bees” of pollination, and awarding Latin names to ...
Making Room for ‘Cosmopolitan Plants’ Among Native Species
The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to gardens.