New “slow flower” farms grow beautiful blooms—without health-harming chemicals used by overseas operations that dominate the ...

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Recent research into bacterial cellulose patches may speed plants' recovery, improve grafting and help with preservation.

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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) can be a pain if it's growing in your yard. It's non-native and can be an invasive plant, as ...