How Long Do Succulents Live?

How Long Do Succulents Live?

Succulents are known for their fleshy leaves and diverse look. These hardy plants have mastered the art of propagating in the most unlikely places in nature. If you are already familiar with growing succulents, you may wonder just how long they live. Often, you can maximize the lifespan of your […]

Five ways to use your garden to support your wellbeing

Five ways to use your garden to support your wellbeing

Emma White, University of Surrey and Sarah Golding, University of Surrey COVID-19 has shown that pandemics can seriously affect people’s physical and mental health. Stress, anxiety and depression have increased around the world, with the greatest effects for those living under the strictest lockdowns. Many people’s physical activity levels also […]

Why Do Flowers Smell?

Why Do Flowers Smell?

Richard L. Harkess, Mississippi State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do flowers smell? – Henry E., Age 9, Somerville, Massachusetts Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a […]

Happy baby with a mug of green smoothies in his hands. A cute boy drinks a healthy dietary nutritious cocktail at home in the kitchen. Healthy lifestyle, raw food.

Do kids who grow kale eat kale?

Garrett M. Broad, Fordham University It’s back-to-school time in the United States, and for countless children across the nation, it’s also time to get back into the school garden. For centuries, educators and philosophers have argued that garden-based learning improves children’s intelligence and boosts their personal health. In recent years, […]