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Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
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Aster, or michaelmas daisy, is a North American flower. You'll find garden asters in many sizes and colors. Learn about these perennial flowers.
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego-Tea
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Bergamot, or bee balm or oswego-tea, are perennials that are constant garden favorites. Learn about these butterfly and hummingbird flowers.
Biofuels vs. Fossil Fuels
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What's the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? Keep reading to see how biofuels compare to fossil fuels.
12 Sunflowers Facts for Beginner Gardeners
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Sunflowers are incredibly tough and can be grown in almost any soil. Plus, it's hard not to smile when you see a field of these bright yellow rays.
Mushroom Facts
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Mushrooms, whether cultivated or harvested wildly, can provide a delicious addition to any meal. Learn more mushroom facts about these fungi.
The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species
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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.
Space Lettuce Is Out of This World Good
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Lettuce has key nutrients that give both astronauts and Earth-dwellers alike a physical and psychological boost. And the lettuce grown in space is no less nutritious than the Earth-bound variety.
What Do Snails Eat ... and How?
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Have you ever wondered, what do snails eat? And how long does it take these slow-moving, slimy creatures to reach their food sources? Well, whether they’re in a garden, a pond or aquarium, a snail's varied diet helps it survive in different environments.
The Katydid Is a Vibrant Master of Disguise (and Nocturnal!)
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Is that katydid a leaf? Is it an insect? Is it singing to you on a warm summer night? The answer to all of these is yes! Closely related to crickets and grasshoppers, there are over 6,000 katydid species worldwide. These masters of disguise are commonly heard but rarely seen.
Woodchuck vs. Beaver Habitats, Behaviors, and Misidentification
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At first glance, woodchucks and beavers might seem like not-so-distant cousins; both are stocky, brown, large rodents.