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Plant History

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...
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