Earth plants could thrive under the light of an alien sun, according to a recent experiment. A team of astrobiologists planted garden cress seeds and cultured dishes of photosynthetic bacteria ...

The plant is easily recognizable by its rosette of basal leaves and the small, white flowers that emerge on its stems. You'll often find it invading areas where your lawn is sparse and in the bare ...

Garden cress is in season from July to March, and mustard seeds can be grown year-round. It is widely available in supermarkets. Keep pots of mustard cress on the windowsill and follow the ...