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Pitt County Cooperative Extension has monthly plant walk, gardening lesson
The Pitt County Cooperative Extension hosted its monthly “North Side Plant Walk” at the Pitt County Arboretum Friday, July 11, 2025. The tour focused on ...
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Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change
Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could ...
From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change
Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...
Root Awakening: Grey patches are likely lichen
The grey patches are likely lichen, a combination of a fungus and an algae. It is harmless to you and the tree. It is common ...
These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might Just Save the Planet
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...
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These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone
We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...
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How fig trees turn parts of themselves to stone
Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...
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Forget the honeybee. These unusual pollinators show just how crazy plant sex can really be
When you picture a flower and a pollinator, the odds are you’re imagining a colorful, perfumed flower, and a honeybee.
8 Plants Houseplant Pros Say People Always Regret Buying (and What You Should Get Instead)
These are the houseplants people regret buying most. Here's why they cause trouble, and the alternative plants to pick up for ...