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You think Big Ben is tall? It’s got nothing on the tallest tree in the world. Source: How tall is the tallest tree on Earth? | TreeHugger

Grown from hundreds of seeds that went to the moon on Apollo 14, the arboreal oddities were almost lost to history. Source: Where are the Apollo moon trees now? | National Geographic

You know that wilted plants need water, but have you ever wondered how and why they wilt? Horticulture’s gardening meteorologist, Ed Brotak, explained that plants release water through stomata, or leaf pores, a process called evapotranspiration. Source: Wilted Plants: How the Garden Uses and Loses Water | Horticulture Magazine

Bogan Tree Service in Quincy, MA is seeking laborers/arborist trainees for immediate hire. No experience necessary – will train the right candidate. Must have a MA drivers license – class D minimum. To apply candidates also must be drug free, reliable, hard working and be able to work in a team environment. Learn a new […]

The Dragon Tree grows at Brighstone on the Isle of Wight, with one of its many massive snaking boughs forming a bridge over the Buddle Brook, a stream powering a local mill that shut in the 1960s. According to local legend, the oak was once a fearsome dragon that was slain by a knight returning […]

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need. Source: How to water houseplants correctly | TreeHugger

Glance at a tree and you no doubt first look at its leaves. There are all sorts of interesting shapes and sizes, and often people will learn to recognize a species based on its leaf fingerprint. Other times, you can recognize a tree by its flowers. But you can also identify trees by looking at […]

A new large-scale study finds out just how much nature is enough to make a difference. Source: Two hours of nature a week improves health and wellness | TreeHugger

Tree pests and disease have been sweeping across the country, overtaking millions of urban trees and destroying what were once dense, tree canopies. The wave of outbreaks has cost cities millions of dollars in tree maintenance and removal costs, making it critical to identify tree pests early on and prepare a plan of action before […]

It’s slow work, but looking after trees has its own rewards. Source: Tending trees: a life’s work | Life and style | The Guardian