Here in Washington, D.C., spring doesn’t really start until the cherry blossoms show up. Streets, parks, and the National Mall all transform into a sea of pink and white, with people from all over the world coming to see the…
Here in Washington, D.C., spring doesn’t really start until the cherry blossoms show up. Streets, parks, and the National Mall all transform into a sea of pink and white, with people from all over the world coming to see the…
When the nonprofit REAL School Garden introduced school gardens to 90 elementary schools, they saw increases of 12-15% in students' standardized test scores, with the largest gains in science. While your students may have outgrown their elementary days, the advantages…
Winter may seem like a dormant time for plants, but certain flowers in North America continue to bloom, proving that beauty can thrive even in cold weather. These hardy blossoms can be found across the continent, bringing color to December…
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Strawberry plants are low-growing perennials but also so much more. They’re one of the best fruits of summer, the only fruit with seeds on the outside, and a great go-to for DNA experiments. There are 103 species of strawberries, but…