The exotic and native plant collections at the Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha are some of the best examples in the world. The Bonsai House alone is an amazing collection of about 100 miniature trees and other plants some of which are over 80 years old. For eco-friendly enthusiasts the building is worth seeing. It is [...]
In an exciting discovery in the Jurupa Mountains of southern California, researchers have found what they believe to be the oldest plant in the state as well as one of the oldest in the world. The tree is located growing amidst a grouping of boulders atop a hill in the Jurupa Mountains that has sheltered [...]
Olive farming in Australia, dates back to the early 1800′s. It is recorded that olives were planted in small groves in Parramatta, near Sydney, in 1805. Olives and olive oil has always been identified as having curative powers, so to have olive trees carried and traded among shipping cultures throughout the world, including Australia, is [...]
Trees have long been a part of the scope of nature, and for many people, the idea of trees no longer existing is a scary one. However, not everybody understands why trees are so important; for them, the below information should be studied and kept in mind. With knowledge comes understanding, and that cannot be [...]
A tree hugger is an individual dedicated to saving the environment, and who believes in the importance of preserving trees and natural resources in the community. The term “tree huggers” especially originated in the 1960s, when protests were prevalent, and many individuals would handcuff or rope themselves around trees near demolition events, in order to [...]
Unusual trees of Australia Australia has always been known for its unusual collection of flora and fauna. From duck billed platypus, wallaby to eucalyptus, The Australian continent has made its contribution to the plant and animal kingdom. Even though some of these plants and animals are well known, there are a few unusual trees found [...]
Some trees are unusual because of what they are. In Utah there is a formation called Pando or the Trembling Giant, which appears to be a thicket of separate trees. In truth this is one tree with many stems and sharing a single root system. It is estimated to weigh 6,600 tons. Others have been [...]
According to botanists, in order for a forest to be qualified as a rainforest, it needs to be situated 25 degrees north and south of the equator. Rainforests can be found in many places such as Asia, Africa, Latin America and Australia. Rain forests are also known as tropical rainforest. The reason why it is [...]
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