Driving around the county, I routinely spot invasive exotic plants like Brazilian Pepper (the poster child of invasive exotic plants in Florida), Schefflera, Castor bean, Asparagus densiflorus ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

But Florida also boasts some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. And thanks to Florida’s online colleges, you can earn a degree without leaving home. What’s the difference between an ...

Do you live in a region that's prone to drought and dry air? These are humidity-loving plants you shouldn't attempt to grow ...

In the only open-seat contest in Florida, retiring Republican Rep. Bill Posey has endorsed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos to succeed him. Another challenger, John Hearton ...

Although Japanese spirea is a beautiful shrub, it is considered invasive in many U.S. states. Here are some beautiful, native ...

Keep the harvests coming with these hardy crops for the winter garden.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A crash on I-95 is shutting down all Southbound lanes near State Road 9B Friday night. As of 6 p.m., officials said the lanes were likely to be shut down for a few hours ...

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. Leaf rust and stripe rust of wheat are two important fungal diseases of ...

A genetic regulator of tomato sweetness has been identified through comparison of wild and domesticated varieties of the plant. Genetically engineering tomatoes to alter this gene increases sugar ...