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Close Encounters

Which ornamental plants perform best for pollinators?

Guides suggest some species are better than others for pollinators, but when you get to the plant nursery you’re confronted by half a dozen cultivars of the same species. How do you pick between them?

by Alun SaltAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022
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Ecosystems

Botanists develop a model for times when a plant thriving in a garden is a matter of life and death

A new model can help botanic gardens discover where they should source endangered plants when they want to aid conservation efforts.

by Alun SaltDecember 17, 2021December 17, 2021
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Reviews

Cultivating interest in fruits

by Nigel ChaffeyNovember 4, 2021November 9, 2021
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Reviews

Welcome to the wonderful world of … weeds(!)

Plants despised today still have value, and this book explores their contribution to the British ecosystem.

by Nigel ChaffeyOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021
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Reviews

Mum’s the word* in new plant book

by Nigel ChaffeyJanuary 30, 2021January 29, 2021
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Plants & People

Does biodiversity make gardening less stressful?

There are a few studies saying a garden can improve wellbeing, but what if your garden is a source of stress? You’re not alone, but research gives some hints about what to change to help improve things.

by Alun SaltJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020
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Plants & People

Scientific study shows you can garden your way to health

The act of gardening is one of the key correlates with wellbeing, a survey finds.

by Alun SaltMay 14, 2020May 15, 2020
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Reviews

The Garden Jungle by Dave Goulson

by Alun SaltMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020
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Plants & People

Grow your own Martian salad

A Martian diet might aid your health on Earth (but there are probably better interventions you should try first)

by Alun SaltJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020
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Books

Discovering Discoveries in the Garden

by Nigel ChaffeyJune 14, 2018June 14, 2018
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French cooked snails
Plant Cuttings

Gardeners 1: Snails 0…

by Nigel ChaffeyNovember 22, 2016November 22, 2016
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Life

A simple wildflower garden with a surprising success

A garden planted to attract bees and insects has starting is now visited by something else.

by Alun SaltSeptember 3, 2015August 27, 2015
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Image: Brian Farrell/Wikimedia Commons.
Plant Cuttings

By Royal appointment…

A new Royal Charter will enhance the Institute of Horticulture’s ability to increase the profile, recognition and standing of professional horticulture.

by Nigel ChaffeyNovember 26, 2013November 21, 2013
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Videoblog

An update on grass-free lawns

by Alun SaltOctober 7, 2013October 7, 2013
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