Plants

Lifestyle November 24

The world's oldest Douglas fir trees have lived over 1,000 years

The Douglas fir, the state tree of Oregon, can grow incredibly tall and live impressively long. The oldest Douglas fir trees have lived to be over 1,000 years old.

VIDEO October 28

Gold is for fall: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, marshland takes on beautiful hue

A drone photographer captured the changing seasons in Cape Cod, featuring a golden marsh landscape.

Lifestyle October 28

White House selects North Carolina family's Christmas tree farm to provide 2024 tree

The owners of Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, speak about the family-owned farm and how they grew a tree to be selected by the White House.

HEALTH October 21

Potential health benefits of vetiver oil in aromatherapy, according to an expert

Essential oils like vetiver are used in diffusers, body oils and more for potential health benefits. It's important to exercise caution when using vetiver or other oils.

Food-Drink September 28

All-natural decaffeinated coffee alternative 'basically grows like a weed,' says homesteader

New Hampshire homesteader, author and influencer Michelle Visser touts a chicory tea as the "perfect, all natural" alternative to decaffeinated coffee, which is chemically processed.

Healthy Foods September 19

Easiest vegetables to grow in your backyard garden as a beginner harvester

Have you always wanted to start your own garden but aren't sure where to begin? Plant these easy to grow vegetables that are sure to flourish in your backyard garden.

Fossils September 6

Ancient plant life unearthed in 53-million-year-old forest in Tasmania

A recent Ph.D. graduate conducted a dig in a 53-million-year-old forest, where she uncovered ancient plant fossils, including several new species.

LIFESTYLE August 26

The Great Basin bristlecone pine, dating back almost 5,000 years, is world’s oldest tree

Great Basin bristlecone pines are the oldest trees in the world. They date back thousands of years and are extremely rare, only located in a few U.S. states.

HEALTH August 23

The health benefits of moringa include settling inflammation, lower blood sugar, according to experts

Moringa is a plant product that has been associated with several health benefits. Moringa is sold as a powder on its own, but is also commonly combined into green proteins.

Deals August 6

Turn your sunroom into a greenhouse with these finds

Add pots, shelving and seating to your sunroom to create the greenhouse of your dreams, right inside your home.