Botany in a Barbie world is not fantastic
Plants are resilient, but even they are struggling with the increasing presence of microplastics.
Nigel Chaffey
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I am a Botanist and former Senior Lecturer in Botany at Bath Spa University (Bath, near Bristol, UK). As News Editor for the Annals of Botany I contributed the monthly Plant Cuttings column to that in
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Plants parade for passport picture
A survey invites the public to suggest plants and animals for illustrating Ireland’s passports, showing one way to raise appreciation for nature’s diversity.
The spider, the bamboo, and the frog
It’s not just humans that use plants. Spiders might be carnivorous, but they still have uses for crafty arachnids.
Curious about plants? Let’s have a word (or two… hundred and fifty)
If you’ve ever wondered what Orchidelirium is, then this might be the book for you.
Perlin’s potentially perfect plants-and-people publication
“A Forest Journey is a brilliant book that should be compulsory reading for everybody – not just those with an interest in plants and people.”
Botany – but not just for gardeners!
Nigel Chaffey takes a deep dive in Scott Zona’s new book that explains to gardeners what it is that their plants are doing.
More plant secrets (please share)!
Nigel Chaffey examines a book that aims to plant the seed of botanical curiosity to see if it bears fruit.
The Tree Book, a book about trees (and people)
Should any trees reincarnated as The Tree Book be pleased or offended?
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