Snow Peas: One of the best plants to grow with kids in April is snow peas. These hardy plants can handle colder temperatures and sprout quickly, making them ideal for starting indoors. Snow peas only ...

Like humans, plants enjoy spending time outdoors after a long, dreary winter. The increased light from the warm summer sun and the fresh air encourage plants to produce new, healthy growth.

Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out. The drying causes tension, constricting the seeds inside the pod. Once ...

You might think your plant's spot by the window is perfect, but that doesn't mean it should stay there all year long. Just like outdoor conditions change with the seasons, indoor light shifts, too, ...

Plants are relatively robust—pack them snugly and wrap their pots in bubble wrap for security. It's best to transport them by car so you can control the temperature and conditions. For plants you no ...

Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving into the future, ...

AMHERST, Mass. – Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving ...