Have You Tried Botanical Pesticides?
By Elizabeth Richey I’m sure everyone is thinking the same thing I am, plants are frickin awesome! We all want to have happy healthy plants in our homes to clean the air, brighten the space, and make it more lively. But, I also know that they can be hard to care for and sometimes expensive. […]
Why is the Monstera deliciosa fruit popular?
By Emily Kang An interesting new trend is sparking across social media, which is shining a spotlight on the Monstera deliciosa and its fruit. Originating from a TikTok video, multiple people discovered what has been coined, “the most dangerous fruit in the world” (Mr. Beast). The monstera is a very sought after outdoor and indoor […]
Little Turtles Trek To Sea
By Maggie Wetzel Imagine you wake up, a little confused but knowing you need to be somewhere. It is completely dark, with only a small light on the horizon. For some reason, deep down you know that is where you must go. You begin moving, slowly but surely, gaining more strength as you get closer. […]
Dumbing Down a Scientific Paper and Relating it to Mushrooms
By Abby Ayling Introduction “Plant secondary metabolites altering root microbiome composition and function.” (Koprivova & Kopriva 2022) – That’s a technical title ?. Let’s unpack it. Plant secondary metabolites – what the hell does that mean? Unless you’re really into the science of plants and soil, you’ve probably never heard of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). […]