Every butterfly gardener delights when showy swallowtail butterflies make an appearance. These butterflies are some of the largest in the garden, and their colorful wings and soaring flight patterns ...

Fig leaves make a delicious tea-like beverage. Harvest them at the end of the season, just before they turn yellow. Rinse, ...

It's rare when you can stop at the side of the road and pluck a random plant without suffering any consequences. Luckily, Texas has many plants that are not only harmless, but may offer positive ...

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Animal bones are full of collagen, calcium, and minerals—and are even more nutritious than meat. We asked food scientists how to make them part of your diet. There’s more value in bones than collagen ...

While Tradescantia pallida is not typically classified among edible garden plants, RHS guidance on edible flowers offers a ...

When I was a little girl in love with nature, most of the naturalists I knew about were men. Our family subscribed to the ...

The mushrooms are probably one of the many kinds of harmless fungi that live in organic matter within or underneath the lawn.

One of the best parts of working with University of Idaho Extension is the constant opportunity to learn. Recently, I had a ...

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What a beautiful fall season, complete with gorgeous weather! Start bringing your indoor plants back inside if you haven’t ...