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The Therapeutic Power of Community Gardens and Eco-Mindfulness

Jose Yong, Northumbria University, Newcastle By Jose Yong, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Jose Yong, Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Every day, we are bombarded with messages about a world in crisis. Alongside the ongoing reminders of wars, economic recessions and social unrest is news about natural disasters and extreme weather

Being in Right Relationship with Plants

Jen Frey By Jen Frey
Jen Frey

vibrant red flour

When we are in right relationship with Plants and Earth, we naturally flow out of the consumer mind frame. We move into intimacy. We want to honor them and be of service to them. 

From Beauty to Beast: The Dual Nature of Rhododendrons

Rhododendrons look pretty but there is so much more to them. Richard Milne, Author provided  Richard Milne, The University of Edinburgh By Rhododendrons look pretty but there is so much more to them. Richard Milne, Author provided Richard Milne, The University of Edinburgh
Rhododendrons look pretty but there is so much more to them. Richard Milne, Author provided Richard Milne, The University of Edinburgh

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Neither of these is quite accurate. Rhododendrons have an ancient legacy older than the Himalayas and a history intertwined with poison, medicine and folklore.

Wasps: The Underestimated Genius in Your Backyard

Scarlett Howard and Adrian Dyer, Monash University By Scarlett Howard and Adrian Dyer, Monash University
Scarlett Howard and Adrian Dyer, Monash University

 

close-up photo of a wasp on a flower

People loves bees, but their cousins the wasps often provoke a far less friendly reaction. The much-maligned insects often inspire fear, disgust or even the “kill it with fire” response.

Unearth the Benefits of Lazy Gardening for a Greener Planet

Aimee Brett, Nottingham Trent University By Aimee Brett, Nottingham Trent University
Aimee Brett, Nottingham Trent University

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A pristine garden can come with an environmental cost. The chemicals we use to kill weeds and bugs rely on fossil fuels, and can disrupt local wildlife.

The Magical World of Interacting with Plants

Jen Frey By Jen Frey
Jen Frey

a small wooden house in a garden

 Plants make this amazing, wonderful, fantastic planet livable. Among many gifts, they provide the oxygen that we need to breathe.

Why Bees Are Astonishingly Good At Making Decisions

Andrew Barron By Andrew Barron
Andrew Barron

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A honey bee’s life depends on it successfully harvesting nectar from flowers to make honey. Deciding which flower is most likely to offer nectar is incredibly difficult.

Gardening Hazards: Surprising Dangers Lurking in Your Garden

Stephen Hughes By Stephen Hughes
Stephen Hughes

woman working with plants outdoors

Here are the unexpected risks and hazards that gardening can pose to your health and safety. Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe while enjoying your favorite outdoor hobby.

Unlocking the Secrets of Bees: How They Perceive, Navigate, and Thrive

Stephen Buchmann By Stephen Buchmann
Stephen Buchmann

a bumblebee on a flower

Dive into the fascinating world of bees and discover their incredible abilities to learn, remember, and make decisions. Explore their unique sensory experiences and vital role in pollination.

Why Learn to Think like a Plant

Chris Thorogood By Chris Thorogood
Chris Thorogood

woman sitting on a couch staring at a very unhealthy looking house plant

I’d say most potted orchid deaths arise from drowned roots. Conversely, I’ve seen people desiccate cacti believing they don’t need water.

Weeds: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

Bàrbara Baraibar Padró and Jordi Recasens Guinjuan By Bàrbara Baraibar Padró and Jordi Recasens Guinjuan
Bàrbara Baraibar Padró and Jordi Recasens Guinjuan

a field with lots of bright red poppies

Poppies can be a problem for crops if they appear in large numbers. We informally call them weeds, but what are they really and how bad are they?

Are Your Plants Screaming At You?

Alice Hayward By Alice Hayward
Alice Hayward

almost dead houseplant

New research shows your plants could be silently screaming at you.

Food Forests Are Bringing Shade and Sustenance to US Cities

Karen A. Spiller and Prakash Kashwan By Karen A. Spiller and Prakash Kashwan
Karen A. Spiller and Prakash Kashwan

a  food forest in a Boston neighborhood 

One new idea that’s gaining attention is the concept of food forests – essentially, edible parks.

4 Misguided Plant Health Trends on Social Media

Nick Goltz By Nick Goltz
Nick Goltz

 4 Misguided Plant Health Trends On Social Media

Here are four trends I’ve seen online recently that have stood out as being especially misleading or potentially damaging to plants.

What City Vegetable Gardens Produce More Than Just Food

Sarah Elton, Toronto Metropolitan University and Donald C Cole, University of Toronto By Sarah Elton, Toronto Metropolitan University and Donald C Cole, University of Toronto
Sarah Elton, Toronto Metropolitan University and Donald C Cole, University of Toronto

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It’s garden season, which means gardeners are beginning to enjoy their homegrown vegetables. However, for those who live in cities, urban life can reinforce the idea that gardens are a bonus, maybe a hobby, but not a necessity of life.

Do Mushrooms Really Use Language To Talk To Each Other?

Katie Field, University of Sheffield By Katie Field, University of Sheffield
Katie Field, University of Sheffield

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Nearly all of Earth’s organisms communicate with each other in one way or another, from the nods and dances and squeaks and bellows of animals, through to the invisible chemical signals emitted by plant leaves and roots. But what about fungi?

How Squirrels Identify Themselves

Shannon M. Digweed, MacEwan University By Shannon M. Digweed, MacEwan University
Shannon M. Digweed, MacEwan University

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It’s not as easy being a squirrel as you might think. They live a relatively solitary life guarding hard-won food stores to survive the tough winters 

How People Find Freedom And Joy In Their Gardens

Amy Quinton, University of California Davis By Amy Quinton, University of California Davis
Amy Quinton, University of California Davis

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Gardening should be thought of as a public health need, one that could serve communities in future pandemics or disasters. We need to change the narrative of how urban gardening is framed and elevate it to a key strategy for both environmental and public health

How Soil-building Farming Produces Healthier Food

Hannah Hickey, University of Washington By Hannah Hickey, University of Washington
Hannah Hickey, University of Washington

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New research shows how regenerative farming practices—soil-building techniques that minimize plowing, use cover crops, and plant diverse crops—affect the nutritional content of the food.

The Secret Ultraviolet Colours Of Sunflowers Attract Pollinators And Preserve Water

Marco Todesco, University of British Columbia By Marco Todesco, University of British Columbia
Marco Todesco, University of British Columbia

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Flowers are one of the most striking examples of diversity in nature, displaying myriad combinations of colours, patterns, shapes and scents. They range from colourful tulips and daisies, to fragrant frangipani and giant, putrid-smelling corpse flowers.

Plants Are Flowering A Month Earlier – Here’s What It Could Mean For Pollinating Insects

Chris Wyver,and Laura Reeves, University of Reading By Chris Wyver,and Laura Reeves, University of Reading
Chris Wyver,and Laura Reeves, University of Reading

seasons are chamging

Plants are flowering about a month earlier in the UK due to climate change. That’s according scientists at the University of Cambridge, who recently analysed the first flowering dates of 406 species and found a link to warmer temperatures in spring.

Green Alternatives To Peat Moss Are Just As Good For Your Garden

David Bek and Margi Lennartsson Turner, Coventry University By David Bek and Margi Lennartsson Turner, Coventry University
David Bek and Margi Lennartsson Turner, Coventry University

green gardening

Peat has been a staple ingredient of composts sold in British garden centres since the 1960s, even though it’s not actually that nutritious for plants.

The Inner Lives of Plants May Surprise You

Sven Batke, Edge Hill University By Sven Batke, Edge Hill University
Sven Batke, Edge Hill University

secret lives of plants

To survive on land, plants had to protect themselves from UV radiation and develop spores and later seeds which allowed them to disperse more widely. These innovations helped plants become one of the most influential lifeforms on Earth.

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