As we know, in autumn the leaves of the trees turn red and yellow and later fall off.  But do we know why this is happe…

Nitrogen is the nutrient element that plants need most often. Nitrogen is mainly needed for the construction of amino a…

What is pollination Have you ever noticed how pleasant many flowers smell? They have attractive scents, as well …

Have you not often admired the stately oak tree? I will tell you, then, how you can grow a very interesting miniature …

The land that we need for growing food is very important. We can't afford to spoil it. There are many ways in which…

Animals feed on other animals or plants or both. But some small animals actually live on, or even in, the animals…

One of the most distressing sides of botanical study is the short life of the colors in flowers. Those who have found t…

Germination of seeds for kids - What is germination? Have you ever tried to grow your own plants? If you have, you m…

The land that we need for growing food is very important. We can't afford to spoil it. There are many ways in whi…

The land that we need for growing food is very important. We can't afford to spoil it. There are many ways in which…

Day by day, there are more and more people to be fed. Farming produces most of the food that is needed. In many parts o…

The tropical rain forests provide scientists with an enormous variety of plants. Some of these plants contain special c…

Nearly every continent in the world has huge areas where grasses are the most common plants. Different types of grassla…

Did you know that pine cones contain seeds from which new pine trees can grow? Each pine tree produces some male cones…

What color are the leaves of a lettuce?  What color are the needles of a pine tree?  What color are the leaves of g…

What do plants need to grow? Do you have any plants growing in flowerpots around your home? Do you look after them? …

Some scientists believe that living things developed from other simpler living things, which have slowly become mo…

Do you like climbing trees? Or looking at flowers? Or eating fruit? If so, you like plants! Scientists who study pla…

What is Reproduction? Human beings have babies.  Fish lay eggs which hatch into young fish.  Trees grow seeds w…

When we feel thirsty we have a drink. We take water into our bodies by swallowing it. Plants don't swallow. So h…