This year, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge volunteers are collecting 41 types of seeds Refuge staff members sow the seed in oak savanna restorations The 143 pounds collected in 2013 was valued at ...

Every year many of our garden plants set masses of ripe seed. Saving some of these offers an easy method of propagation and an ideal way of raising large numbers of plants, absolutely free. Why ...

Lupins are a timeless classic, most loved for their brightly coloured blooms and uniquely-tall stems. These hardy flowers are both varied and easy to grow, though planting them at the right time is ...

What bothers a plant? Why are some plants rare while others are common? Are the rare plants simply adapted to rare habitat or are they losing the competition for habitat? Are their populations small ...

Q. I’ve always admired the blue lupines blooming in spring on our local hillsides and along the freeways. They seem to grow on their own, without any human intervention. I’d like to try growing them ...