How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...
The Washington Post

Why do trees have differently shaped leaves?

The spiky, iconic Canadian maple leaf. A large, lush Florida palm leaf. Thin aspen leaves rustling in the crisp Colorado air. You can probably recall many different leaf shapes from many different ...
Food & Wine

Bay Leaves Explained — What To Do With Them, Fresh or Dried

Unlock the flavor of these versatile leaves. There are two primary types of culinary bay leaves — Turkish and Californian. Turkish bay leaves come from the bay laurel tree (also called true laurel and ...
PBS

How to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.