The world was not always so colorful.
Why Do Flowers Exist?
March 25, 2019 •
Botany
The study and science of plants.
Can An Antiseptic Nursery Stop Sudden Oak Death?
March 25, 2019 •
Can the SFPUC’s new nursery slow the spread of a tree-killing fungus?
How a Plant and an Ant Help Each Other to Survive
March 25, 2019 •
Vetch and Argentine ants cooperate, exchanging food for protection.
A Gardener in the World
March 21, 2019 •
Can the native plant movement outlast its scientific and cultural critics?
Fantastic Ferns and Where to Find Them
December 28, 2018 •
Winter in the Bay Area is a good time to spot the lesser-known stage of ferns
Fall Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
September 30, 2018 •
Illustrator Jane Kim and the California Center for Natural History share six species to watch for this fall.
The Discovery of the Oldest Redwood South of Mendocino Marks a New Era
June 27, 2018 •
The mammoth McApin Tree is not just the venerable elder in its grove. It’s thought the giant redwood holds within its fire-charred rings the surrounding forest’s formative secrets.
What Do I Do About Poison Hemlock Near My Yard?
June 26, 2018 •
A reader has poison hemlock growing near his yard. What should he do?
Are There Any Plants That Do Not Photosynthesize?
April 17, 2018 •
Can a plant live without photosynthesizing?
Discover the Rare Blooms of Huckleberry Preserve in the East Bay Hills
March 30, 2018 •
Rare plants are common in California. Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve sits in an ideal location to display some of the rarest of them.