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The national facility studies, sequences and stores every possible plant species — from coastal seagrasses to desert shrubs — and ensure their survival for generations to come.

Many plants that can be difficult to grow from seeds actually grow quite rapidly when you begin with cuttings, divisions, bare roots, or other techniques.

What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

To Safeguard Threatened Plants, Scientists Must Master the Tricky Art of Seed Banking Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken ...

Among various seeds, onion bulbs were available for neighbors and community members to choose from during Jen Kardos’ seed share at Morningside Drive in Iowa City, April 13, 2025.

Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle. However, sowing seeds isn't always simple or straight forward. Some plants are easier to grow from seeds than others so it ...

Many plants can be grown from seeds, but sometimes it's worth buying seedlings because not all plants grow quickly or easily from seeds. Here are 12 plants that are best purchased as seedlings or a ...

“You can start some seeds inside, whether that’s vegetables or flowers, watch them grow and when it's time to put them in the ground, then you can put them out in your yard or your garden ...

The seed leaves (cotyledons) nourish the young plant until the first true leaves emerge and photosynthesis begins. 'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local master gardeners who are part of the ...

Here are six seed catalogs to check out for the garden in your yard and the garden in your dreams.