Imagine harvesting fresh dates to enjoy from a tree you planted yourself. Although such an idea may seem daunting, date palms are surprisingly easy to grow. And the best part? You can start your own ...

These once-popular island resorts across the Caribbean now sit deserted, offering a glimpse into stalled developments and ...

In this video, I explore the growth of Salacca zalacca, known as Salak, a palm tree species native to Java and Sumatra, ...

Florida's recent freezing temperatures left many palm trees with brown fronds. Here's what you should do and what you shouldn't do right now. Are there some cold-hardy Florida palms? After freezing ...

SYDNEY, NSW - AUGUST 09: A Cane Toad is exhibited at Taronga Zoo August 9, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. The Cane Toad, which is poisonous, is reportedly being blamed for the deaths of a number of ...

During a Palm Beach Town Council meeting, Town Hall staff presented a preliminary outline for a plan to add more shade trees on town-owned property.

Botanical sensors are turning greenery into living data networks while monitoring plant health and optimizing yields.

Most vegetables mature before your very eyes. Potatoes are different because they grow beneath the surface of the soil. So, how do you know when potatoes are ready to harvest? There are some cues to ...

Proclaimed “predator catchers” are behind approximately 40 arrests in Palm Beach County, most of them in Delray Beach. Some ...

A new leaf imaging system lets scientists watch plant stomata control water loss and carbon uptake in real time.

If a tree falls in the forest, it can create an opening for more incoming light, and that makes a significant impact on the surrounding environment, according to new research. An international science ...

To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens in—and sometimes outside of—their existing habitat. Joshua trees are lit ...