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Did You Get a Packet of Seeds in the Mail From China? Don't Open It

Mysterious seeds are showing up in mailboxes in at least seven states.

Did You Get a Packet of Seeds in the Mail From China? Don't Open It

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

Herb vs. Spice: What’s the Difference?

A stand at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Herb vs. Spice: What’s the Difference?

Barnard College’s Corpse Flower Just Bloomed for the First Time Ever—Watch It Here

This corpse flower is ready for her closeup.

Barnard College’s Corpse Flower Just Bloomed for the First Time Ever—Watch It Here

Why Are Gardeners Said to Have a ‘Green Thumb’?

The phrase 'green thumb' has an interesting history.

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

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10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

Gardening doesn't have to be intimidating.

Peppermint vs. Spearmint: What’s the Difference?

Spearmint and peppermint have slightly different uses, but either one makes a great addition to any herb garden.

What Are Those Sprouts That Grow on Potatoes? (And Are They Safe to Eat?)

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This Indoor Herb Garden Monitors Your Plants' Health, Sends Alerts to Your Phone, and Even Recommends Recipes

If your plants are low on water, this herb garden from GardenByte will send an alert right to your phone.

Baby Yoda Chia Pets Are Coming Soon

The Child, a.k.a. Baby Yoda, in The Mandalorian.

10 'Nuts' That Aren't Actually Nuts

None of these "nuts" are truly nuts.

Last Wild Grove of Wollemi Pines, the Endangered ‘Dinosaur Trees,’ Saved From Australia's Wildfires

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Afternoon Map: The Most Endangered Plant in Each State

American globeflower

5 Trouble-Shooting Tips to Keep Your Houseplant Alive

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A Tumbleweed Storm Trapped Cars on a Highway in Washington

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