A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.

Genetic modification is the only credible path to restoring the blight-wracked American chestnut. Bruce Beehler is a ...

Decades after being struck by lightning, a large dawn redwood stands tall and proud at Michigan State University, serving an example of a species once believed to be extinct. About a decade after the ...

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The largest agricultural boom on the planet threatens to destroy a spectacular savanna. Here's what happens when progress ...

An excellent choice for a small ornamental tree with year-round interest is the kumquat or one of its hybrids, which do not ...

Sanchezia stenomacra, commonly known as the blood red feather, is at home in the jungles of Peru. It thrives in humid ...

Sprouting broccoli, also known as tenderstem broccoli, is a tasty alternative to large-headed calabrese and is versatile to go in anything from pasta to stir fries and salads. It's much more expensive ...

Many of us are well meaning and plant our fledgling tree sprouts with all the intentions of training them properly to be well shaped and manageable. Reality intervenes however and our trees become ...

He was later inspired by a conversation with Sir Ralph Halpern, the flamboyant “five-times-a ... Mr Clifford, who has seen the company’s earnings grow from £4million to £41million under ...

In addition to its spiritual significance, the pagoda is famous for its golden flamboyant trees, which bloom beautifully in the early months of the year. Located in the misty highlands, the temple ...