Learn why the leaves change in the fall! One of the greatest things about autumn is watching leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red. This colorful transition is the result of changing amounts of compounds inside leaves called pigments. Chlorophyll is used...
Have you ever eaten a flower? If you’ve ever eaten broccoli or cauliflower, you have eaten a flower. These yummy vegetables are not the only edible flowers though. Whether tossed in a salad or garnishing a cake, learn about a few edible flowers you might find in...
Tie-dye at home using colorful dyes made from plants! People have been using natural materials to create colorful dyes for thousands of years! Join in the tradition by creating dyes from plants, some of which you might already have at home. Materials Large, metal pot...
Learn how to cook with these prickly plants! We cook and eat plants all the time, but have you ever tried cactus? Learn about edible cacti while creating a delicious salsa! About Cacti Cacti are members of the Cactaceae family, which includes approximately 1,750 known...
When life gives you lemons, make invisible ink! Need to send a secret message? Create invisible ink with lemon juice! Materials Lemons Water Bowl and spoon Cotton swab White paper Lamp Instructions: Squeeze lemon juice into bowl, add a few drops of water and mix with...
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