Biology

A few simple steps will help pollinators survive and thrive in the garden. By planting different types of plants that flower at various times throughout the season, gardeners can provide food for pollinators all growing season long. Make sure to consult your local Cooperative Extension office before planting any new plant, as some types may be invasive in certain areas of … [Read more...] about Plants to Grow to Help Pollinators

Microbes are a major factor in the environment. They can be found everywhere from the bottom of oceans to inside humans and they play many roles that make our world work well. For example, microbes break down dead animals so they don't just rot and stink up everything around them - instead, these bacteria turn them into fertilizers for plants to grow on. On top of this, some … [Read more...] about How do Microbes Help the Environment

There are many management practices for enhancing wildlife habitats and today we’re going to share as many of those tips as possible. We hope that this list will inspire you to find new ways to help wildlife in your local area, too! Brush Piles Creating brush piles is an excellent way to provide cover and shelter for some animals. Some wildlife use brush piles as a den … [Read more...] about Tips for Enhancing Wildlife Habitats

There are many people who enjoy having indoor plants. They may grow flowers, vegetables or just regular house plants in the home for relaxation, decoration or other purposes. Today we’re diving into the topic of indoor plants and what the benefits are for humans who grow plants inside. We hope you enjoy this list of benefits of indoor plants to humans today! Your Air … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Indoor Plants to Humans

Since laughter is the best medicine we wanted to feature some of the science behind why we laugh. Today you’re going to learn more about laughter and we human beings laugh. We hope you enjoy learning more and do share this topic with your friends and family! Based on some of the research we did for this blog post, we found that many researchers haven’t a clue what makes … [Read more...] about The Science of Why We Laugh