Comparisons

Spiders are arachnids, a class of arthropods that also includes scorpions, mites, and ticks. There are more than 45,000 known species of spiders, found in habitats all over the world. There’s a spider with a cartoonish butt, spiders that can jump on demand and cannibal spiders that look like pelicans. Spiders vary greatly in terms of color from … Read more

Introduction Many different plants have been used throughout history to feed animals. Hay and straw are currently the most popular animal feeds during winter or dry seasons, thus Straw and hay are a huge part of everyday life for many farmers, but because the two overwhelmingly look identical, it’s highly likely that folks who aren’t … Read more

Both silage and hay are popular ways for farmers to feed their livestock when they’re unable to graze during the winter. Hay is made up of dried grass, while silage is fermented grass. Though both are high in nutrients, there are some key differences between the two. In this post, we’ll break down the difference … Read more

Most flowering plants contain both male and female flower parts. Sometimes, these organs are found in the same flower, while other plants grow separate male and female flowers. With close observation, you can typically identify a flower’s reproductive organs and identify the sex of the flower. Monoecious and Dioecious Plants When a plant has both … Read more

The terms indica and sativa are both widely used and hotly contested. Whether you’re new to weed or a long-time cannabis consumer, it’s highly likely you’ve heard about the supposed “body high” of an indica, the “cerebral rush” of a sativa, or the varied effects of a hybrid.  Cannabis is a species of flowering herb … Read more

What is a Lemon? Lemons are ancient, aromatic fruits that grow on evergreen trees reaching between 3 to 10 meters in height, belonging to the Rutaceae family. The name Lemon is a descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of flowering plants with fruits, and true Lemons, or Lemons that are primarily found in modern-day … Read more

Introduction Many people find cactus plants to be a great addition to their home, office, or outdoors spaces. Cactus plants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. One of the most popular types of cactus plants is the Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus. Although they look very similar, there are a few differences between … Read more

What are perennial plants? Perennial, any plant that persists for several years, usually with new herbaceous growth from a part that survives from season to season. Trees and shrubs are perennial, as are some herbaceous flowers and vegetative ground covers. Perennials have only a limited flowering period, but, with maintenance throughout the growing season, they provide a leafy presence and shape … Read more

You may have seen different units of distance before such as miles, kilometers, and feet. Where do you think the foot got it’s name? If you guessed that it’s named after the body part, you’re correct! A foot measures distance, but when we want to estimate area we need to multiply two distances together. In … Read more

What are Angiosperms? Angiosperm are flowering plants that are classified based on characteristics that include (but are not limited to) cotyledon structure, pollen grains, as well as flower and vascular tissue arrangement. Angiosperms are the dominant form of plant life in most terrestrial ecosystems, comprising about 90 percent of all plant species. Most crops and … Read more