Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out.

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If you’re wondering “why should I garden for moths?” hopefully you’ll see by reading this article that moths will not only enhance pollination of your garden plants, but may also bring songbirds to ...

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Liz Partsch provides a step-by-step guide on how to plant milkweed in the fall to support native species and pollinators ...

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In her reminiscences, Helen Blackburn recalls that during the Second World War, children were encouraged to collect milkweed pods in the fall. Helen, 7, and her five-year-old sister walked up the side ...

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It is too early to get a good sense of the population health of the monarchs — peak migration season is November through ...

The Sierra Club Kansas Chapter has endorsed two Lawrence City Commission candidates and shared all candidates' answers to ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Luzerne County sits Nescopeck State Park—a 3,550-acre natural masterpiece that somehow remains Pennsylvania’s best-kept secret despite offering scenery that would ...

The population of essential milkweed plants has decreased over the past decades. Help restore their numbers by collecting ...