Tag: nature

For over 30 years, Americans have acknowledged September as National Mushroom Month, celebrating the...

While it is not exactly ornamental, jewelweed has many attractive qualities and applications that can...

For millions of years, birds have dominated the skies with little effort. Although we can only achieve...

In many places around the world, summer is a synonymous with sunscreen, water, beach sand and fun. It...

Compost is great for the garden — there’s no question about that. What is questionable, is spending heaps...

At the height of summer, many of us are drawn towards the water — for relief, fun, and relaxation. While...

For a simple sea creature mostly made up of legs, it’s no secret that starfish get around, but how do...

As a natural pioneer of the inhospitable slopes of volcanoes, Japanese Knotweed is almost impossible...

Horsetail is a prehistoric plant traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments. It is especially...

Geraniums are among the long list of baffling botanical nomenclature. While the beautiful showy flowers...

In our exploration of natural fibers we again return to South America to visit another dual-purpose crop...

Can cliffs lay eggs? That is what the cliff at the base of Mount Gandang in China's Guizhou province...