Monday, June 30, 2025

Plant History

The crazy world of bananas

The history of bananas traces back thousands of years to Southeast Asia, where the banana plant (Musa species) is believed to have been first...

Earth’s Oldest Forest : The Gilboa Forest

The Gilboa forest, nestled in the hills of upstate New York, holds an extraordinary claim to fame: it is home to the remnants of...

Welwitschia mirabilis – The Immortal Desert Wonder

Imagine a plant that has been alive for over a thousand years, growing in one of the harshest deserts on Earth. It doesn’t look...

The Permian Period and Beyond

The Evolution of Plants After the Carboniferous: The Permian Period and Beyond The Carboniferous Period, spanning from approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, was...

The Carboniferous Period: A Golden Age for Plants

The Carboniferous Period (359 to 299 million years ago) was a transformative time in Earth’s history, particularly for plant life. During this era, plants...

The Age of Plants – The Devonian Period

We’re going back in time to one of the most transformative chapters in plant history—the Devonian Period, also known as the ‘Age of Plants.’...

When Mushrooms Ruled the Earth

We’re stepping back in time, way back, to a period in Earth’s history when fungi ruled the land. Yes, you heard that right—there was...

The Ginkgo Tree: Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), often called a "living fossil," is one of the most remarkable plants in the world. With its unique fan-shaped...

Strangler Figs – The Trees That Take Over the World

Have you ever wondered what those incredible, otherworldly trees are that seem to grow right out of the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat or...

The Amazing Properties of Sunflowers

Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the world of plants and gardening! Today, we’re shining a light on one of the...

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