Cicada during the molting process

Cicada Spectacle 2024: Rare Simultaneous Emergence

Rare event: cicada broods XIX & XIII emerge simultaneously in 2024. Experience nature's wonder and…

Spikenard plant Nardostachys jatamansi

Spikenard Plant: Did You Know?

Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, is a flowering plant in the Valerian family that grows in the…

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Passion for Roses with Randy Green [3.23.24]

Our guest, Randy Green, is a Plant Grower and Pest Management Specialist with over 10 years of…

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Gardening Fairy Tale: The Enchanted Ides Garden

Embark on a gardening fairy tale journey in Ourgarde with Elias, where love, ancient rituals, and…

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Nature’s Resilient Strategies of Trees

Discover how trees adapt to withstand winds: from flexible willows to sturdy oaks, nature's…

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Butterfly Iris: Did You Know?

Iris 'Nada' (Butterfly Iris) is an exquisite evergreen plant that can form large open clumps in…

Lorie Van Werden

Art In The Garden with Lorie Van Werden [3.9.24]

Lorie Van Werdens shares the innovative journey of West of the Wind, a company that focuses on…

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Genetic Modification: Enhancing Crop Sustainability

In the quest to meet the ever-growing global food demand, the innovation of genetically modified…

Cochlospermum adjanyae

Subterranean Tree Species Unveiled in Angola

The discovery of two underground tree species in Angola, Baphia arenicola and Cochlospermum…

Alyssum bertolonii

Hyperaccumulators: Nature’s Answer to Soil Pollution

In the quest for solutions to pollution, particularly soil contamination, nature offers an…

Franciscan Manzanita

The Franciscan Manzanita: Did You Know?

The Franciscan Manzanita, Arctostaphylos franciscana, was originally discovered in the 1800s near…

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PODCAST: Recommended Plants from NGB with Jeannine Bogard [2.24.24]

In this episode, we chat with our guest, Dr. Jon Enyart about helping animals and Project Wildlife…

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Gardening: A Poetic Journey of Self-Discovery

I've always been appreciative of the insight in Portia Nelson's poem, There's a Hole in My…

Hibiscus kokio

Hibiscus Kokio: Did You Know?

Hibiscus kokio, also known as Kokiʻo ʻula or Kauaʻi hibiscus, is a species of flowering plant in…

Loquats Eriobotrya japonica

Loquats: Did You Know?

Loquats, with their distinctive sweet-tart flavor, are versatile fruits that are enjoyed around the…