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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.
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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.
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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.
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School Gardens Cultivate Youth Development and Social Justice
Lessons in horticulture are teaching pupils about much more than that.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Capturing the Soul of Historic Garden Landscapes
Historic gardens blend nature and culture, creating living monuments that challenge current preservation approaches.
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Harnessing Plant Diversity with Cutting-Edge Phenomics Technology
New technology helps preserve and use plant genetic resources for future food security.
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Bake Off Discovers That Zoochauvinism Isn’t Necessarily Baked-In
Species diversity rose in a threatened species baking competition after a theme change highlighted overlooked plants.
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Ancient Egyptian Home Yields 3,700-Year-Old Plant Waste Secrets
Machine learning uncovers plant disposal habits in a Middle Kingdom Egyptian house.