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Cook’s Pine: Nature’s Leaning Marvel

Cook’s pine (Araucaria columnaris) is a fascinating tree native to New Caledonia, but its distinctive appearance has earned it worldwide attention. Known for its...

Understanding Plant Photosynthesis and Respiration

Plants are the backbone of life on Earth, not only providing food and oxygen but also playing a crucial role in maintaining the planet's...

How to Preserve Vegetables by Blanching

Preserving vegetables is a wonderful way to enjoy your garden’s bounty all year round. One of the most effective and easy methods is blanching....

The Carbon Cycle: A Journey Between Earth’s Systems

The carbon cycle is a continuous process that describes the movement of carbon through Earth's major systems: the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. These...

Traditional Gardening Techniques

Double Digging What It Is: Double digging is a soil preparation technique where you dig two spades deep into the soil, loosening the soil structure...

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Record show gardens and 90,000 visitors at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

90,000 visitors were spoilt for inspiration at BBC Gardeners’...

How to Improve Clay Soil: Turning Heavy Ground into a Productive Garden

Clay soil is often dreaded by gardeners. It's sticky...

Sprayed Before You Eat It: The UK’s Hidden Use of Glyphosate on Food Crops

Most people know glyphosate as the weedkiller in Roundup...

Seed Wars: How Farmers Lost the Right to Grow Their Own Crops

For thousands of years, farmers saved seeds from their...