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Stay updated with the latest developments and discoveries in the world of plants and horticulture with our News Articles category. Here, you’ll find timely updates on conservation efforts, botanical breakthroughs, gardening trends, and industry news. Whether it’s a new species discovery, tips for sustainable gardening, or global botanical initiatives, this section keeps you informed and connected to the ever-evolving plant world. Perfect for enthusiasts, researchers, and nature lovers looking to stay in the know.

Good Neighbor Compost Zoning Toolkit

Top: The US Composting Council’s (USCC) new toolkit walks the user through five tiers of compost zoning readiness. Photo courtesy USCC The US Composting Council (USCC) released The Good Neighbor Compost Zoning Toolkit, a guide to help assess where a community is in its readiness for various composting zoning categories. The Toolkit builds on the USCC’s…

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A mite-y use of electricity

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers for their species. When it is time to seek out a new flower, they hitch a ride via hummingbirds, but for years researchers have not been sure exactly how these tiny, crawling arachnids quickly disembark at the right flower. Researchers are now closer to answering these questions.

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