In 2021, MSU plant biologist Lars Brudvig dug for one of the Beal bottles to continue the seed germination study, first done by Wiiliam J. Beal in the 19th century. For nearly 150 years, researchers ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Researchers at Michigan State University are learning more about the intricacies of seeds and doing their part for an experiment that stretches back more than a century ...

In 1879, botanist William J. Beal filled 20 bottles with soil and seeds and buried them on what is now Michigan State University’s campus grounds. In April 2021, the 16th bottle was unearthed, and its ...

You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

Planting a peach tree in your yard is a great way to enjoy this sweet, juicy stone fruit all season long. If you live in a USDA Growing Zone between 4 and 9, it's possible to grow your own beautiful ...