Category: Topics for Thought

Nurseries are always beautiful sights to see - the lush green plants can make anyone’s day better, and the promise of taking these vibrant plants home is always so exciting! But one thing you may...

As you walk along any suburban streets, you will come across homes with overgrown grass and others with carefully trimmed plants and flowers. Lovely gardens take effort to maintain. Plants must be...

Have you ever wondered why plants grow fruits and vegetables? Was their purpose to grow food for omnivores and other fruit-eating animals? Why do plants exert so much energy to produce such delicious...

Have you ever wondered whether trees can die from old age like humans? After all, trees are living organisms, and like most living things, it wears and deteriorates over time. Would it then be...

There is a particular set of plants that grow inflorescences that look like corn dogs. You may have seen them in flower arrangements and bouquets. Or you may have seen them from kids plucking them...

Many newer diets involve an increased intake of raw, fresh foods. These include fruits and vegetables that are rich in nutrients and water content. Even though consuming raw vegetables provides the...