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Category: Plant History

Discover the fascinating stories behind the plants that shape our world. The *Plant History* category explores the evolution, cultural significance, and historical uses of plants throughout time. From the ancient plants that thrived during the age of dinosaurs to the domestication of crops that transformed human civilizations, this category delves into the rich and varied history of the botanical world.

Uncover the origins of famous ornamental plants, the folklore surrounding medicinal herbs, and the explorers who introduced exotic species to new continents. Whether you’re a gardener, historian, or plant enthusiast, this category offers an insight into the remarkable journey of plants through history.

The History of Garden Mazes...

Garden mazes and labyrinths have a long...

The Future of Fruit: What...

As Panama disease threatens to decimate the...

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 her vibrant paintings. Her work not only captured the beauty of plants but also helped advance botanical understanding. So, who was this adventurous artist, and how did her work shape the world of horticulture? Who Was Marianne North? Born in 1830 in Hastings, England, Marianne North was no ordinary Victorian woman. While many women of her time were confined to domestic life, North pursued a life of adventure,...
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Strangler Figs –...

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

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...
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Where Did the...

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...
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Plants in the...

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...
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Plants in the...

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...
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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...
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The Dawn of...

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,...
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The Rise of...

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...
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The Origin of...

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...
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