Technically, the coconut is not a true nut. Although kukui nut is edible, it can create serious stomach issues when too many ...

California’s Central Valley leads the nation in poinsettia production, and Duarte Nursery showcases more than 40,000 ...

If you've ever dealt with common skin woes like melasma or dryness, you've probably spent a lot of time (and money) investing in skincare products that promise to address your concerns. While it's ...

Olives are one of the oldest cultivated trees in the world, with evidence that they’ve been grown for more than 7,000 years. Native to the Mediterranean, they have lovely, silvery leaves and elegant, ...

The average size of trees in the Amazon rainforest has been steadily increasing as carbon dioxide levels have risen, meaning these larger trees play a more important role in determining whether the ...

Malawian households with fruit trees on their farms consumed more vegetables, and each additional tree species increased fruit consumption by 5% over a 10-year study period. Trees improve nutrition ...

Vijayapura is easy to miss in the vastness of the Indian subcontinent. But this historic district in India’s southern state of Karnataka is a proof of concept for the state government’s multi-million ...

Image credit: Yolanda M. James / The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images Rats have infested significant portions of almond orchards in California, where 80% of the world’s supply of the product is ...

The world is seemingly going to the rats, as the United Kingdom is currently facing a significant infestation of rodents. But the U.K. isn't the only place dealing with rat issues, as several thousand ...

Mushrooms commonly grow in lawns and gardens; you've likely seen mushrooms cropping up on your lawn after a long period of rain. Mushrooms are the visible fruiting bodies of fungi. They provide an ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...

Trees can provide shade in your garden for decades, but if you can't wait that long, here are five fast-growing shade trees. 1. Weeping Willow Trees Weeping willows grow by up to four feet per year ...