Smoke it. Eat it. Rub it on. Marijuana products have become more ubiquitous in recent years as recreational use and cultivation have been legalized in many states and cities across the country. With access and demand both...
Researchers at Yale University have found that common weed is a super plant that could help develop strong drought-resistant crops. "Portulaca oleracea," also known as purslane was found to have a unique photosynthesis...
If the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships.
Be careful before you pick that pretty wildflower. Giant hogweed, which can grow up to twenty-feet-tall and produce attractive white flowers, is a beautiful but dangerous plant. The plant produces a clear sap capable of causing...
If you live in the US or the UK, you are probably familiar with the scourge of Japanese Knotweed, even if you don’t know it. Japanese Knotweed is one of the world’s most invasive plants and has colonized many disturbed...
So, it's mid March, which means that the summer growing season is a few short weeks away, and many springtime plants will be popping up soon. Although you might already be starting seeds for this year's garden, it's important...
If there is one unifying characteristic among the weeds of the world, it's strength. Unlike many intentionally cultivated plants, weeds tend to be tolerant of the poorest growing conditions, which they transform into lush...
When MIT unveiled designs for the Copenhagen Wheel in 2009, it generated a lot of buzz. The deceptively simple, self-contained system can turn any bike into a "smart electric hybrid" cycle by providing a kinetic boost for...
So, it's August, which means that September is a few short weeks away, and most gardeners will be reaping the rewards of their labors right about now. Tomatoes will be ripening on the vine, squashes will be plumping up nicely,...
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