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When Is the Right Time to Prune Your Plants and Shrubs?
Pruning is one of those garden tasks that seems simple until you are standing in front…
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Marianne North: The Artist Who Painted the World’s Plants
Imagine travelling through tropical forests, remote islands and unfamiliar landscapes in the 19th century carrying paints…
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Deadly Remedies: Poisonous Plants Used in Medicine
Some of the most dangerous plants in the world have also given us important medicines. At…
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The Truth About Opium Poppies: History, Botany & Myths
Few plants carry as much history, controversy, and misunderstanding as the opium poppy. With its delicate…
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How Climate Change Is Transforming Ecosystems Worldwide
Climate change is often described through numbers: rising global temperatures, higher sea levels or increasing concentrations…
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The Best Aquarium Plants for a Healthy Underwater Ecosystem
A planted aquarium is more than a beautiful underwater landscape. Living plants become part of the…
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Jeanne Baret: The First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe
In the 18th century, scientific expeditions were opening up parts of the natural world that European…
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Essential Garden Care Tips for Early Autumn
Early autumn is one of those times when the garden seems to be caught between two…
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GMOs Explained: Are Genetically Modified Crops Really Beneficial?
Few developments in modern agriculture are as controversial as genetically modified crops. Depending on who you…
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Urban Jungle: How to Bring Rainforest Vibes Into Your Home
There is something almost irresistible about a room filled with plants. Large leaves reaching into the…