Science Nov 18 The botany behind why cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features. By Serina DeSalvio, The Conversation
Science Dec 18 How to grow the perfect Christmas Tree (it’s harder than you think) Shapely evergreens don’t just grow straight out of the ground in top condition. Success in festive tree farming is a moving target. By Vicky Stein
Science May 22 How to stop a bamboo invasion and other surprising facts about roots The PBS NewsHour science team takes a field trip to the U.S. Botanic Garden to learn about roots. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Sep 13 Watch Norwegian Arctic Islands Hold Biodiversity Bank A vault in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, contains samples of the world's most important seeds, protecting the world's biodiversity in the event of a major disaster. Independent Television News reports on the project.