Alice Eastwood
Alice Eastwood was a self-taught Canadian-American botanist. After graduating from high school…
Bioremediation
Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to remove contamination from the…
Iconic plants of the Amazon
The Amazon Rain Forest, Earth’s largest tropical rain forest, is an immense…
Love Potions & Charms
Love potions and charms are mentioned countless times throughout literature; from ancient…
Madagascar periwinkle
Commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle, this member of the dogbane family has…
Maize & Teosinte
Maize (Zea mays), or corn, is a domesticated cereal crop native to…
Mary Agnes Chase: Mentor, Activist, Botanist
Mary Agnes Chase was a self educated, determined, and influential botanist. Early…
Picnic in Central Park
Since its completion in 1876, Central Park has been a favorite destination…
Plant species named after Alice Eastwood
Several botanists have honored Eastwood's contributions to science by naming new plant…
Pollination after dark
Although sometimes overlooked, bats are vital pollinators for many economically important species…
Rice and its Wild Relatives
Humans have been farming rice for approximately 10,000 years. The two major…
The Three Sisters
Companion planting is the technique of growing plants closely together for mutual…
Three Thousand Miles up the Amazon
At the age of 61, Ynés Mexía embarked on the adventure of…