We have looked at seeds and roots of plants, and now we are going to study the stems. Plant stems are defined as the axis, or the center portion of the plant, connecting the roots to the branches, ...

Has this ever happened to you? You're out in your garden, tending to your thriving plants, when you accidentally break a stem ...

Question. Our roebelenii palm is filling with fronds and needs trimming. When is the best time to remove portions of the palm? Answer. All palms are ready for pruning when you are. Many residents wait ...

A dying houseplant isn’t a dead one, and there are steps you can take to give it a second chance at life. Start with the roots: Unpot the plant and look at the stems and roots. If you see any green ...

We hear a lot about protecting pollinators, but it’s hard to quantify how that improves our everyday lives, too. In Pennsylvania, where agriculture is key to the economy, almost 80% of the state’s ...

Cacti are a type of plant that is known for its thick, fleshy stem and its spines. These plants are native to the deserts of North and South America, and have adapted to the dry, hot climate by ...

Learn about the red flags that don’t mean you’re a bad plant parent, and when yellowing leaves and wilting are normal or a ...

We’re well into gardening season and you may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension ...