Ancient Gardens Show Maori Farmers’ Mastery
New evidence reveals sweet potato was a key crop for Aotearoa / New Zealand’s first farmers 700 years ago.
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Unexpected Blooms Along Ghost Tracks
Nature is reclaiming abandoned railway tracks in Poland, creating surprise conservation areas that help protect plant diversity in intensively farmed landscapes.
Small Urban Meadows Give Hope for City Pollinators
Artificially planted wildflower meadows in cities can support similar numbers of bees and other pollinators as larger natural meadows.
Garden Discovery Reveals Hidden Plant Disease Threat
Plants from New Zealand growing in an American garden are carrying a dangerous plant disease that could threaten agriculture and native species.
Can Feeding Birds Harm Plants?
Birds visiting garden feeders doesn’t stop them from pollinating wild plants, say South African scientists.
Small Gardens Add Up to Big Climate Impact
Despite their modest size, private gardens pack a powerful punch against climate change when working together, reveals a new study of 2.4 million Flemish gardens.
Mountain Plants Host Unique Microscopic Communities
Mountain wildflowers and their leaves are home to millions of helpful microbes, research reveals.
Rare Pitcher Plants Vanish Into Shadowy Plant Trade
Plant sellers and buyers struggle to verify if rare carnivorous plants were legally collected from the wild.
Burning Desire Leads to Delayed Gratification for the Natal Crocus
An underground plant saves seeds for six months before letting ants scatter them.
Garden Plants That Help Pollinators Face Resistance From Homeowners
Neat and tidy yard preferences make homeowners reluctant to plant wildflowers that could help save bees and butterflies.
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