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Chemistry Teacher Ran Tao tends to her Abraham Darby Roses. Over her years as a gardener, she has noticed thematic similarities between gardening and teaching. (Provided by Ran Tao)

Meet your staff: Composure through Cultivation

by Wenjie Zou and Nathan Yee May 6, 2025

Roses are red and hydrangeas are blue — but only at low soil pH. Roses can also be orange, as chemistry teacher Ran Tao learned. Some can even be brown, like the Koko Loko rose, Dr. Tao’s favorite.  Gardening...

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