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

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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...

Aggregate

(noun, adjective) (Botany, Horticulture - Noun) A group of small, distinct units or structures that are clustered together but remain individually identifiable. In horticulture,...

Algae

Definition:Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic and moist terrestrial environments. They range from microscopic, single-celled forms like phytoplankton to...

Aerosol

Definition:An aerosol in botany refers to a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. These particles can originate...

Aerobic

Definition:Aerobic refers to processes or organisms that require oxygen to survive, grow, or function. In plants and soils, aerobic conditions are essential for various...

Aerial Root

Definition:Aerial roots are roots that grow above the ground or water, often exposed to the air. These roots are specialized for various functions, such...

Aeration

Definition:Aeration in botany refers to the process or condition of allowing air to circulate through or within a plant’s tissues, soil, or growing medium....

Adventitious

Definition:Adventitious refers to structures, particularly roots, that arise in unusual or unexpected locations on a plant, such as from stems, leaves, or other non-root...

Acute

In botany, the term acute refers to a plant part, typically a leaf or petal, that ends in a sharp, distinct point. Unlike an...

Acuminate

The term acuminate is used in botany to describe a leaf or other plant part that tapers to a long, sharp point. This shape...
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