Making It Grow Minutes

Early settlers to the New World brought dandelion seeds with them to have a source of vitamin-rich greens.

Though dandelions are sometimes considered a pest, their prolific growth does have some ecological benefits.

Dandelions grow everywhere, except in Antarctica.

Though there are a wide variety of types of greens, Amanda McNulty explains why some are her favorites, while others fall short.

We now revere and protect our sea turtles, but it was not always this way.

The SC Department of Natural Resources hotline is live 24/7

The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston can save sea turtles suffering from various complaints.

All litter flows downstream, into storm drains, creeks, lakes, and massive amounts end up in the ocean.

Amanda McNulty explains what to do if you observe a sea turtle that looks injured or ill.

The structural weakness of sycamores is a boon to a variety of animals.

Sycamores not only tend to lose limbs, which makes nesting sites for bats, birds, and mammals, but they also tend to rot from the inside, leaving open spaces at their base.

Most people wouldn’t, and shouldn’t, plant sycamore trees in their yards.

Sycamores have a complicated wood structure, but they have interesting properties that can be put to good use.

Amanda McNulty marvels at the beauty and endurance of the mighty sycamore.

Amanda McNulty shares how Christmas tree ornaments gathered over the years can stir warm memories of loved ones, both near and far.

Amanda McNulty reflects on the romance and beauty of Christmas trees once lit by candles.

Amanda McNulty embraces the spirit of the season by sharing the joys of visiting your local Christmas tree farm.

Amanda McNulty explains the origin of her passion for colorful Christmas tree lights

Amanda McNulty reminisces about putting up her Christmas tree in her 19th century home.

Cedar apple rust is a fungus, but its brown cases become jelly-like blobs with protrusions that look like something from outer space.