Discover stories in Plants
Wildflower Watching as a Source of Solace and Diversion
Trout lilies and other wildflowers are blooming. A backcountry expert and author reflects on the solace of the season.
Tree Tapping Isn’t Just for Maples
Maples aren’t the only trees that yield tasty syrup.
Create Wildlife Habitat Around Your House
Tips and resources turn your yard into wildlife habitat – without bothering the neighbors.
Can Cities Replace Wildlands for Pollinators?
New research shows that green space in cities could provide vital habitat for pollinators.
Recovery: How Herbicides Can Save Fish and Wildlife
Many times, the best tool in fighting invasive plants is strategically deployed herbicide.
Saving Conifer Strongholds in the Northwoods
Facing a warming climate, conservationists issue a call to action to save northern conifers.
The Weird Sex Lives of Orchids
Orchids are lovely, but the strategies they use to reproduce are weird. And diverse. And sometimes horrifying.
One Square Meter of Prairie
What can be found in a square meter of prairie? You’ll be surprised. (Photographs included!)
The Seed Collectors
Seed collections have helped us understand biodiversity for decades. Now they’re also helping us understand climate change.
Winter Warmer: Make Tea from Local, Wild Plants
You can find the ingredients for a tasty wild tea on your next hike or ski trip.
The Mystery of the Dying Mesquites
If a tree dies in the desert, will anyone notice before it’s too late?
A Feast of Fiddlehead Ferns
Everything you need to feast on ferns.
