Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, granting insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants. Scientists have discovered one of ...

Its foliage in autumn is a showstopping yellow. Connecticut’s native species of Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, is a remarkably unique woody ornamental that can be found as a large shrub or small ...

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: SPEEDER ARRESTED: On Nov. 7, Deputy Josh Fowler was patrolling on U.S. Highway 441 when he clocked a Kia Sedona and a Volkswagen ...

Uses for witch hazel span the pollinator and human world. It’s a crucial food source for pollinators late in the year, and it’s approved for use as a base in skin care products. Yes, you can grow this ...

Photo by Katie Finch Witch Hazel blooms and seed pods blanketed with the first snow of the season in November. Once our fall foliage is past peak, there is a sense of inevitability. Winter will soon ...

Ron Schilb of Kettering has enjoyed curating the witch hazel collection at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark for 25 years. The ISA Certified Arborist and self-described “plant geek” finds beauty and joy in ...

A new biodegradable solid lubricant improves seed planting efficiency while cutting talc and microplastic pollution. The cellulose-based material developed by researchers at North Carolina State ...

Chris Roh and his 4-year-old daughter have developed a sweet father-daughter ritual: Whenever they see a fluffy dandelion while they’re out walking, they pick up the flower and blow on it. But Roh is ...

New research analyzing more than 3,000 tropical forest sites reveals that areas with fewer seed-dispersing animals store up to four times less carbon than forests with healthy wildlife populations.

Rose water vs witch hazel: learn which natural toner is better for hydration, oil control, and glowing skin in your daily skincare routine. Toners have experienced a significant transformation in ...

New research into the biomechanics of explosive seed dispersal in squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) reveals how these plants have adapted a suite of unique traits that help propel their ...