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Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
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You know they are delicious, but are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Check out this article to learn what a tomato is legally considered.
How to Prepare Hydrangea for Winter
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Make sure that your hydrangea blooms again in the spring by learning how to prepare it for winter. Learn about how to prepare hydrangea for winter in this article.
George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era
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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Clock Vine
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Thunbergia, black-eyed Susan vine, Clock Vine is a type of annual flower. Learn about growing, propagating, and using thunbergia.
Brace Yourself: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't
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If bananas are berries and strawberries aren't, what in the world is a berry anyway? HowStuffWorks digs.
Corny Quiz: What Do You Know About This American Food Staple?
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Corn on the cob is a summer staple, and it seems as American as baseball and apple pie. But where did it really originate and how healthy are its byproducts? See how much you know about this sweet and crunchy treat with our Corn on the Cob quiz.
Phallus Impudicus: The Nastiest Mushroom Ever?
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Don't be alarmed if you find a few of these funky mushrooms popping up in your yard right when the weather turns cool and wet.