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December Gardening Tips From...

Ooohhhhh …it's nearly here…Christmas! A time for cosy evenings by the fire and...

Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

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

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
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Tackling Box Blight and Box...

How to diagnose, prevent and treat Box...

Bolting

BoltingCategory: Plant Physiology / Growth Disorders Definition:Bolting is...

Blotchy Ripening

Definition:Blotchy ripening is a physiological disorder primarily observed in fleshy fruits—most notably in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)—where patches of the fruit fail to develop normal coloration during the ripening process. This results in irregular, often green, yellow, or grey-green areas that remain firm and unripe, while the rest of the fruit turns its expected mature color (typically red or orange). Symptoms: Irregular patches of unripe tissue on otherwise ripening fruit. Affected areas are often firmer and paler, lacking typical ripening pigments such as lycopene and carotene. In severe cases, the blotchy areas may become...

Apical

Apical Definition:The term apical (from the Latin apex, meaning "tip" or "summit") refers to the position, structure, or growth occurring at the apex (tip) of...

Apetalous

Apetalous Definition:Apetalous (from the Greek a- meaning "without" and petalon meaning "petal") describes a flower that lacks petals. Botanical Context:In botanical classification, apetalous flowers are those...

Ant

In the United Kingdom, over 30 ant species inhabit various environments, with several commonly found in gardens and homes. While ants play essential roles...

Anthracnose

Anthracnose Definition Anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants, characterized by dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. It...

Anthocyanins

Anthocyanins Definition Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid group, responsible for red, purple, and blue coloration in plants. They are found in flowers,...

Anther

Anther Definition The anther is the pollen-producing part of a stamen, the male reproductive organ of a flower. It is typically located at the tip...

Anterior

Anterior Definition In botany, anterior refers to the front or outward-facing part of a plant structure, typically in relation to an axis, point of attachment,...

Annual

Annual Definition An annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle—germination, vegetative growth, flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season. Annuals...

Anbury (Clubroot)

Anbury (Clubroot) Overview Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and...
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