There is a Greek saying, “The society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” This quote highlights the importance of preserving the environment for future ...

And while one way of preserving plants is simply to grow a lot of them, "you need a lot of space to preserve as much genetic diversity as you'd like," Pence said. Not so with a frozen garden.

Heirloom garden plants are old varieties that are open-pollinated, allowing home gardeners to save seed and preserve the plant’s unique adaptations, flavors, and appearance for generations.

If they show up in your garden, you might want to relocate them before the plants get too big. They spread via rhizomes, and can take over a garden bed completely.

One wild plant that is not well known as an edible, Mr. Rosenbaum said, is the cutleaf, or tall, coneflower — as in, up to nine feet tall.

Iraq took a significant step toward improving food security by establishing the groundwork for the region's first seed bank.

The Cedar Bog Nature Preserve has limited its hours after the theft of wildlife and plants at the famous fen in Champaign County. The preserve now is open from Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a ...

The Wild Turkey Strand Preserve is the third-largest Conservation 20/20 preserve in Lee County. The main plant communities at this preserve include pine flatwoods, cypress strand swamps, cypress ...

Foraging edible plants is a rewarding way to connect with nature and enhance your culinary repertoire. Many wild plants offer unique flavors, nutrients, and textures that can't be found in your ...