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09-25-2020

The History of Thyme (Plus Uses of Thyme)

Thyme is a beloved herb for many human beings on planet earth. This is as...

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09-25-2020

The History of Thyme (Plus Uses of Thyme)

Thyme is a beloved herb for many human beings on...

09-21-2020

What Is No-Till Farming? And Why Do Farmers Do It?

Until recently in human agricultural history, soil tilling was done...

09-15-2020

Rhubarb Benefits, Uses, and the Holy Grail of Pie

A traditional summer delicacy for some and a culinary curiosity...

09-11-2020

St. John’s Wort Uses And Gardening Tips

Cheery yellow blooms and powerful medicinal properties make St. John’s...

09-03-2020

Borage Flower (Starflower) Gardening Tips and Uses

Borage flowers provide delightful splashes of blue for your garden....

08-28-2020

A Gardener’s Guide to Perennial Identification

As a plant geek and gardener, I get asked 'what...

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What Is a Stink Bug and Why Do They Stink?

Stink bugs are common pests that exist in homes, garages, yards, and pretty much anywhere humans live. If you’ve ever stepped on one, you’re probably familiar with the unpleasant stench …

09-17-2020

Monarch Butterfly Eggs and Raising Them

Monarch butterflies are among the biggest, brightest fliers in North...

09-09-2020

What Is a Beluga Whale?

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are known for the stark white...

chigger chiggers trombiculidae mite larva

09-07-2020

Ouch! What Is a Chigger and Where Do They Live?

Imagine this: it’s a Saturday afternoon, and you’re enjoying yourself...

08-26-2020

Bees and Agriculture: A Love Story

If you remember much from elementary school, you know bees...

07-09-2020

What Is an Axolotl?

Axolotls have captured the imagination of biologists and science enthusiasts...

06-06-2020

How to Plant an Excellent Pollinator Garden

Whether you think of the charismatic fuzz of a bumblebee,...

05-26-2020

Why Are Bed Bugs Such a Big Problem?

Bed bugs are a gross pest that no one wants...

4 dolphins swimming together near a reef

11-09-2019

Are Dolphins Smart? How Are Dolphins Intelligent?

We humans tend to arrogantly assume our intelligence is leaps...

A monkey puzzle tree in it's native habitat

11-05-2019

What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree?

Archibald Menzies, one of the great British naturalists, brought this...

09-14-2019

Are Lions Endangered? It’s Complicated.

A hundred years ago over 200,000 lions roamed Africa and...

09-09-2019

The 12 Endangered Birds Most At Risk of Extinction

There are roughly 18,000 species of birds in the world,...

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09-21-2020

What Is No-Till Farming? And Why Do Farmers Do It?

Until recently in human agricultural history, soil tilling was done...

08-12-2020

What Is Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

On July 24th, 1950, the United States launched the first...

07-25-2020

What Are the Theories of the Universe?

Humans have pondered the beginning of the universe since our...

06-11-2020

How Does Desalination Work?

Earth is a watery planet. Roughly 71% of the surface...

An old drawing of a cross section of the Atlantic ocean.

09-03-2019

What Does the Bottom of the Ocean Look Like?

Not many people can say first-hand what the bottom of...

09-01-2019

Here’s How To Catch The Aurora Borealis in Iceland

What is Aurora Borealis? Mystical, strange and beautiful, Aurora Borealis...

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The History of Thyme (Plus Uses of Thyme)

Thyme is a beloved herb for many human beings on planet earth. This is as true today as it has been throughout history. Thyme is a perennial evergreen plant that …

09-23-2020