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Dawn redwoods at Dawes Arboretum. Photo courtesy Dawes Arboretum.

For millions of years, the dawn redwood existed only as a fossil. Scientists believed the species had disappeared alongside ancient ecosystems long before humans ever walked the Earth. … Read More...

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The Gardyn 4.0 hydroponic indoor garden is an AI-enabled hydroponic system capable of cultivating 30 full-size plants in just two square feet. Its smart functions make food-growing neophytes look like expert indoor farmers in as little as six … Read More...

New Orleanians know how to party and do it most of the year. They don’t even need a reason. But Mardi Gras is the city’s longest party. It’s a three-month-long fête with parades of dazzling floats, their masked riders tossing … Read More...

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ConradH, Flickr, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. 

Japanese maples are renowned for bringing dramatic autumn color to the garden. Their compact size, graceful habit and vivid red, orange, purple and golden yellow foliage make these ornamental trees a … Read More...

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Filip Urban, Unsplash.

The world is getting hotter. 100 degrees in the Arctic? Yes, that happened in June 2020.  Gardeners in zones that have never dealt with scorching temperatures must now learn how to protect garden plants during … Read More...