Botany
Why Your Plants Need More Silica
Silica is abundant in many soils and is a major component of plant tissue, sometimes in even higher concentrations than nitrogen and...
Germinating Seeds and Caring for Seedlings
To begin its life as a growing plant, a little seedling requires some help to germinate.
8 Things to Consider When Sexing Your Cannabis Plants
Kasey Craig explains how to tell if your plant is male or female, and why it’s essential to know the gender.
A Simple Guide to Taking Plant Cuttings
Here is everything you need to know to be a confident and successful cutting expert.
Understanding Genetic Combinations in Plant Breeding
Grubbycup breaks down the various plant-breeding methods.
Plant Pigments: Nature’s Source of Color & Life Energy
Plant pigments can be used by plants to attract pollinators, such as birds or insects, or to attract or deter predators, depending on the...
Striving to Survive: Essential Oils, Glandular Trichomes & the Secondary Metabolism
Have you ever wondered why plants produce those amazing compounds that essential oils are derived from? It all has to do with glandular...
Harpin Proteins: Enhancing your Plant’s Natural Defense Systems
What if you were able to naturally boost your plants immune system resulting in increased diseases resistance, photosynthesis and overall...
Genetic Modification of Flavor and Aroma in Fruits & Flowers: Is the Future GMO?
Consumers have long complained about the lack of flavor in genetically modified foods. However, scientists are now trying to use those same...
Mystery Cannabis Virus Identified
A new pathogen, HpLVd, was confirmed to have jumped from hops to cannabis in the Pacific Northwest
A Brief History of Strawberries
Relatively new to the scene, the delicious strawberry has become a key ingredient for many tasty dishes.
Phosphorus: An Essential Element for Plants
Among the crucial nutrients for plant growth and health, phosphorus is vital in all stages of plant cultivation.
The Best Plants for Pollinators
Pollinators are on the decline, but by planting the right plants and providing shelter and water, you can help them make a comeback.
Understanding Pythium Root Rot
Pythiums are plant pathogens that cause damping off of seedlings, or nibble on the roots of older plants. There are pythiums everywhere in...
Debunking Common Gardening Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
A lot of the advice growers receive is based either on sound science, or a friend or relative’s proven practices, but some things can...
Understanding Chelation in Plants
Chris Bond explains the chelation process and why it’s key for healthy plants and crops.
Below The Surface: Root Growth Stimulation and Microorganisms
A healthy root system depends on beneficial microorganisms that live in the rhizosphere. In learning which products and techniques best...
The Mechanisms Behind Vascular Plants
Grubbycup puts on his biology hat and explains the mechanisms of vascular plants.
