In 1920, a New York botanist took over four acres of poison ivy; her outdoor laboratory eventually held more than 675 native plant species
In 1919, Edith Roberts created an innovative outdoor ecological laboratory at Vassar College, transforming four challenging acres into a vibrant locale for studying native plants. This initiative not only offered insights into plants' natural environments but also highlighted the ecological and aesthetic advantages of indigenous flora. Today, continued restoration efforts…
The Times of India ·