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The Dawn of Flowers

Chapter 3: The Dawn of Flowers By the time flowering plants arrived on Earth, the stage was already teeming with life. Towering forests of gymnosperms,...

The Rise of the Forests

Chapter 2: The Rise of the Forests As plants continued their conquest of land, they began to reshape Earth's landscapes on a grand scale. From...

The Origin of Plants

Chapter 1: The Origins of Plants In the beginning, there was no green. For billions of years, Earth was a barren, rocky sphere, its surface...

Male Asparagus or Female Asparagus : What’s best?

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a dioecious plant, meaning it produces male and female flowers on separate plants. Understanding the differences between male and female...

How to Grow Tomatoes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in the UK, providing fresh, delicious fruits that are perfect for salads, sauces, and...

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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...