Loraine Degraff

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Stories By Loraine Degraff

  • Facts About Fruit Seeds

    Facts About Fruit Seeds. Seeds are the means by which plants reproduce and grow. They usually develop in the fruit of a plant, the ovules, which form inside the pistil of a flower. In most cases, fertilization must occur for the ovule to develop into a seed. Once the seeds develop and are dispersed, they can grow and produce more fruit.

    By Loraine Degraff November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • Perennial Plant Identification

    Perennial Plant Identification. Many gardeners prefer the stability that perennial plants give to the garden. These hardy plants are planted once and return yearly with little maintenance. They generally bloom in the spring after a period of winter dormancy. They grow easily and offer an abundance of colorful blooms. Their foliage adds continuance to the garden design long after the blooms have faded. The addition of perennial plants minimizes the need to add new plants to the garden each year. This money-saving bonus makes these versatile plants appealing to many.

    By Loraine Degraff November 4th, 2022 Read More
  • Facts About Seed Plants

    Facts About Seed Plants. Seed plants, Spermatophyta, make up about 350,000 species of plants in the plant kingdom. They include trees, bushes, grasses, herbs, vines, ferns, mosses, green algae and flowering plants. These organisms propagate by producing a seed and are great contributors to the resources of the earth.

    By Loraine Degraff September 6th, 2022 Read More