Best known for their unique forms and enchanting colors, orchids are beloved by novice and seasoned growers alike. Though select species have earned their reputation as exceedingly difficult to grow, ...

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a popular leafy vegetable in the daisy family. It ranges in color from yellow to dark green but may also have reddish hues. While it’s grown worldwide, China produces the ...

Astounded, I stared into shallow water at the fringe of Lake Dorothy — a robust, healthy white marsh marigold was in full flower, but its blooms were 10 inches underwater. The lake had already filled ...

Wherever trees grow, sooner or later their leaves get wet. For trees in wet environments, this can be a problem if films of water cover their stomata. These tiny pores allow carbon dioxide to enter ...