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Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Prune Apple Trees

Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning...

Dividing Snowdrops: A Step-by-Step...

Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are a cherished sight in late winter, heralding the arrival...

Force Rhubarb: A Gardener’s...

Forcing rhubarb is a traditional gardening technique that produces tender, sweet stalks, perfect...
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The History of Garden Mazes and Labyrinths – And How to Create One in Your Own Garden

Garden mazes and labyrinths have a long and fascinating history, appearing in ancient myths, religious sites, and grand estates across Europe. While they were...

The Future of Fruit: What Could Replace the Banana?

As Panama disease threatens to decimate the Cavendish banana, the world is left wondering what fruit might rise to replace the iconic banana in...

Marianne North : The Painter and Plant Collector

Today, we’re exploring the remarkable journey of Marianne North, a Victorian-era artist and plant collector who traveled the world to document exotic plants in...

The Legacy of David Douglas: A Pioneer in Plant Hunting

Today, we dive into the adventurous life of one of the most renowned plant hunters in history: David Douglas. You may not know his...

The crazy world of bananas

The history of bananas traces back thousands of years to Southeast Asia, where the banana plant (Musa species) is believed to have been first...

Earth’s Oldest Forest : The Gilboa Forest

The Gilboa forest, nestled in the hills of upstate New York, holds an extraordinary claim to fame: it is home to the remnants of...

Welwitschia mirabilis – The Immortal Desert Wonder

Imagine a plant that has been alive for over a thousand years, growing in one of the harshest deserts on Earth. It doesn’t look...

The Permian Period and Beyond

The Evolution of Plants After the Carboniferous: The Permian Period and Beyond The Carboniferous Period, spanning from approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, was...

The Carboniferous Period: A Golden Age for Plants

The Carboniferous Period (359 to 299 million years ago) was a transformative time in Earth’s history, particularly for plant life. During this era, plants...

The Age of Plants – The Devonian Period

We’re going back in time to one of the most transformative chapters in plant history—the Devonian Period, also known as the ‘Age of Plants.’...

When Mushrooms Ruled the Earth

We’re stepping back in time, way back, to a period in Earth’s history when fungi ruled the land. Yes, you heard that right—there was...

The Ginkgo Tree: Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), often called a "living fossil," is one of the most remarkable plants in the world. With its unique fan-shaped...

Strangler Figs – The Trees That Take Over the World

Have you ever wondered what those incredible, otherworldly trees are that seem to grow right out of the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat or...

The Amazing Properties of Sunflowers

Welcome back to Local Gardener, where we dig into the world of plants and gardening! Today, we’re shining a light on one of the...

Where Did the Word ‘Orange’ Come From?

Orange: The History, Language, and Legacy in the UK Orange, the fruit that dazzles with its vibrant hue, has a rich history that weaves through...

Plants in the Future

Plants and Scientific Innovations: Plants in the Future In the modern era, plants are no longer seen as passive providers of food and oxygen. They...

Plants in the Modern World

Chapter 5: Plants in the Modern World As the 21st century unfolds, plants continue to play a central role in the survival and evolution of...

Plants and People

Chapter 4: Plants and People As the flowering plants flourished, Earth’s ecosystems became more diverse and abundant, laying the foundation for the emergence of...

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...

The History of Tea: From Leaf to Cup

Welcome to Local Gardener. In this episode we steep your curiosity in the rich culture and history of tea. Today we’re exploring the different types...

The Vanishing Cabbage Tree

Welcome to where we delve into the untold stories of nature’s hidden histories. Today’s episode takes us to a remote corner of the globe,...

The Ensete Banana: Africa’s Lifeline

Welcome to Local Gardener where today we explore the untold story of one of the world’s most essential crops. In this episode, we’re delving...

Papyrus: Unearthing the Plant That Shaped Civilization

Welcome to Local gardener, the podcast where we investigate the plants that have left their mark on history. Today, we’re diving deep into a...
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