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There's a lot more to our plants than many of us realize. Here are 30 interesting facts about plants you may not have known—until today, of course. But don't stop here—secrets are lurking everywhere in our gardens, yours to discover when you know what to look for.

• Black sand beaches are common near volcanic activity like Hawaii.
• White sand beaches come from parrotfish poop.
• Sandy beaches are mostly made of silica (SiO2) in the form of the mineral quartz. Depending on the type of sediment that makes up the sand, beaches can come in many different colors such as: white, gray, gold-yellow, brown, red and black.

March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is an opportunity to reflect on the social and economic achievements of the more than 20 million women who live in Canada.