This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your local environment. Every month, we'll be bringing you a question from a fellow ...

Deadheading is an essential practice in the garden, one that encourages beautiful, well-maintained flowers. In short, the process involves removing spent buds; doing so redirects the plant's energy ...

A Christmas cactus won't bloom unless it gets 12-14 hours of darkness for 8 weeks in the fall. Warm temperatures, late fertilization, and improper watering prevent blooming. Only move your Christmas ...