Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Morgan Gostel, the new John J. Willaman Director of Plant Science at the Morris Arboretum. Gostel — who joined the arboretum in October 2025 — conducts research ...

Native plants are adapted to a specific area, according to McKernan. A native landscape has balance between the animals and plants, enabling them to co-exist. Once established, native plants often ...

Scientists use the term “luxury effect” to refer to the fact that the wealthier and whiter your neighborhood becomes, the likelier your block is to be green. Having a greater disposable income gives ...

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy’s research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus ...

Biodiversity is a very large subject that is well worth everyone’s time and attention. Today’s column provides a brief overview of the topic and then focuses on home gardening. Before we dig into this ...

It's 7:30 am and the sun is finally warming up a chilly September fog. Just west of Sprague, Washington, a wide pasture is empty, except for a white pickup truck snaking its way across the dead grass.

In the heart of El Dorado County and the Sierra Nevada foothills, electric transmission corridors for Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) showcase environmental stewardship. Among granite ...