At some point in a student’s life, he or she will have to learn about fungi. This typically happens when the student reaches high school biology. While learning about fungi can bring on yawns and blank stares, it doesn’t have …
Plants don’t get the admiration they deserve. I mean, sure, lots of people enjoy gardening. Some may even have a favorite flower. But when it comes time to learn about plant science, most people tune out. In all my years …
Hands-on Activities to Study the Plant Vascular System Read More »
I adore summer. In fact, it’s one of my four favorite seasons! Who doesn’t love the longer days, sunny skies, and warmer temperatures? For me, as the mother of two adventurous boys, summer means more time spent outside exploring …
After months of barren Winter, nothing is more delightful than the advent of Spring. After months of nothing but a brown, empty landscape, it is delightful to see the world in various shades of green again. Punctuating the green, …
The Purpose of a Flower: The Science of Pollination Read More »
Spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods. All at once, leaf and flower buds are forming on trees and plants which have been bare for months. Flowering bulbs are emerging from their underground slumber. And the …
The floral department at our local grocery store has a clearance section. Since I love having fresh flowers in my home, I typically survey this section for good deals. About a month ago, I found Venus Flytraps marked down to …
Spring Forward, Fall Back This past Sunday, those of us who observe Daylight Savings Time were gifted with an extra hour. I’m a traditionalist and spent that “extra” hour sleeping. I know others who prefer to stay on their original sleep …
Circadian Rhythms: Our Internal Biological Clocks Read More »
I am a Florida native living in Kentucky. Upon hearing that, people typically apologize. Then they respond with something like, “Why on earth would anyone move from Florida to Kentucky?” Actually, I couldn’t be happier about the transition. After …
