Rare orchid is being kept under police guard

Well, it is 100  years old. That's pretty intense.

Giant meat-eating plants prefer to eat tree shrew poo

ummm... ok then...  Yeah, that's the exact article title from the BBC...

'Super' Tomatoes

Supposedly these little red orbs of genetic engineering have a longer shelf life. All I can think of is Tomacco.

Scientists Develop Rot-Proof Apple that Stays Fresh for 4 Months

  Scientists Develop Rot-Proof Apple that Stays Fresh for 4 Months : TreeHugger

No thanks, I'll pass on the frankenfruit.

Pumpkins Stolen, Returned Carved

Is it really stealing if they bring it back in better shape than before?

Restoration Project Targets American Chestnuts

Restoration Project Targets American Chestnuts - Slashfood

This is actually GREAT news.

Weird news fact: The chestnuts we eat come primarily from Europe and China. The American Chestnut was almost completely wiped out by disease.

American chestnuts have a unique and delicious taste, and I'm glad to hear they might make a comeback.

Giant Rat-Eating Plant Discovered in the Philippines

Giant Rat-Eating Plant Discovered in the Philippines : TreeHugger

Mung beans mistaken for drugs.

Mung bean mystery stumps British military - Yahoo! News

If we can't outsmart the drug growers and dealers, how are we supposed to win the fight?

If we can't tell MUNG BEANS from Opium, how do we tie our shoe laces in the morning?

Rock Snot. Yes, Rock Snot.

It's Gooey. It's Gross. It Kills. Beware . . . Rock Snot is Invading New York : TreeHugger

Beware the evil invader!

Ancient Death-Smile Potion Decoded?

Ancient Death-Smile Potion Decoded?

Joker sues for copyright infringement.

If this makes you smile when you die, I use my superior intellect to deduce that Batman is real.

Freaky Fruit

Upside Down & Backwards: Freaky, Frightening Fruit

The author of this blog kicks butt. Ya'll should show her some love and add her blog to your reader.

Space Tomato

Space Tomato Packs Nutritional Super-Punch: Discovery News

I don't care for the fruit, but maybe I'd try a space tomato.

Biomimicry's First Consumer Product - Insect Repellant From Catnip

Biomimicry's First Consumer Product - Insect Repellant From Catnip : TreeHugger

This is pretty amazing. DEET has a lot of toxic side effects, and this could be a great alternative.