Of all the thousands of flowers in the world, one is almost universally recognizable: the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With towering stems, bright yellow petals, and yummy seeds, sunflowers are a ...

One of southern California’s oldest giant sequoias holds more leaves than there are people in China. It has stood since there were fewer people on Earth than live in modern Japan—more than 3,000 years ...

Growing giant sunflowers isn't just about picking a big variety, you also need to think carefully about placement, irrigation, feeding, and more.

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Technology remains at the heart of most growth opportunities. Artificial intelligence and the data centers needed to house these platforms are also key growth drivers. A handful of stocks from the ...

If you’re looking for a cheerful, easy-to-grow flower that does more than just brighten your garden, consider planting sunflowers this spring. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are North American natives ...

In 1930, the English economist John Maynard Keynes took a break from writing about the problems of the interwar economy and indulged in a bit of futurology. In an essay entitled “Economic ...

ABSTRACT: The unbalanced and inadequate use of fertilizers is one of the causes of soil degradation. Combined with the ever-increasing population, it is necessary to find sustainable agricultural ...

The global economy is stuck in low gear, which could deal a major blow to the fight against poverty and inequality. Group of Twenty finance ministers and central-bank governors gathering this week in ...