Plants & People

Plants & People

The Scary Side of Botany: “bleeding” plants

Alongside grinning pumpkins and creepy skeletons, the botanical world brings its own spine-tingling magic to Halloween. Let’s uncover the secrets of some fascinating plants with hidden surprises—like those that produce blood-red juices.

Michela Osnato

31 Oct 2024

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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.

Alun Salt

30 Oct 2024

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The People Who Never Forgot Their Plants

Hidden in the Catalan Pyrenees, mountain communities show us how deep plant connections can flourish.

Alun Salt

24 Oct 2024

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Balancing Research and Conservation in Botanical Collections

Herbarium specimens are irreplaceable windows into the past. New guidelines help researchers use them responsibly.

Alun Salt

02 Oct 2024

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Ancient Seeds Spill the Secrets of French Wine

Grape pips from archaeological digs reveal how wine varieties evolved over 10,000 years in France.

Alun Salt

01 Oct 2024

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School Gardens Cultivate Youth Development and Social Justice

Lessons in horticulture are teaching pupils about much more than that.

Alun Salt

30 Sep 2024

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You Don’t Need Green Fingers to Swipe on Gardening Apps

Mobile apps are revolutionising urban gardening, making city dwellers into savvy growers.

Alun Salt

24 Sep 2024

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Gardening as a Natural Boost for Mind and Body

New research provides fascinating insights into the unique benefits of gardening for mental health and well-being.

Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra

23 Sep 2024

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Scenic Deception Blinds Tourists to New Zealand’s Crisis

Invasive wild conifers are spreading rapidly across New Zealand, but many visitors fail to recognise the ecological threat they pose.

Alun Salt

20 Sep 2024

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How Venus Flytraps Disappear into the Underworld

Researchers trace the perilous journey of nature’s most captivating carnivorous plant from the bog to the black market.

Alun Salt

18 Sep 2024