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Neat rows of strawberry plants sway gently in Florida’s soft breezes, creating a pastoral scene worthy of an award-winning photograph. It’s the type of setting where you almost expect background music ...

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The health benefits of celery come from the antioxidants and other nutrients it contains, which may help to prevent a variety of health conditions.

Only a small fraction of all plants are edible. Some of those that aren’t can do serious damage to a human’s health. Here are ten plants to stay away from, and never ingest.

Fruits and vegetables have some differences, including their cooking uses and how they're defined as plants. They are both ...

Animals undergo drastic physiological and behavioral changes to prepare for the incredibly cold and harsh Minnesota winters ...

We’re deep into fall here in northern Illinois, and a thick layer of leaves crunch underfoot. While many of us are gearing up ...

When selecting trees and shrubs for the landscape, consider not only matching the plant to the growing site, but also their ...

We’re deep into fall here in northern Illinois, and a thick layer of leaves crunch underfoot. While many of us are gearing up ...