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The invisible allies beneath our feet: A journey into the world of the phytomicrobiome

The phytomicrobiome brings together the bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that help plants grow, find nutrients and survive stress. Its agricultural promise comes with pract...

The Week in Botany August 30, 2026

This week: Talking to plants, talking to microbes and talking to humans

The Week in Botany August 3, 2026

Photosynthesis hidden in hornworts, who works to sustain the Amazon rainforest and why plants aren't passive.

Science Shared: August 22

This week: Plants in water, out of water and under water, among other things.

The brain does plant science, but the heart moves the body

A survey of 421 plant biologists found the strongest recruiter for botany isn't argument. It’s contact.

Monstera magic: Barbican hands out cuttings as ‘green lung of the city’ closes

Five hundred people turn up to adopt plants from conservatory that will reopen in 2030 after renovation projectAbove the waxy monstera leaves and bright pink hibiscus flowers in th...

Londoners can take home plants from the Barbican greenhouse

More than 2,000 plant cuttings from the Conservatory’s collection of temperate and arid plants will be available for people to take home.

The Digital Biodiversity Revolution Needs More Than Data

At Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium, digitisation promised new science, sharper conservation and faster AI. But the hardest questions were about pe...

Adopt A Plant From The Barbican Conservatory

A living piece of history in your home!

An Artist Uses Plants as Her Muse

A botanical illustrator extends a seductive invitation to learn the subtleties of the 600-odd plant families on the planet.

Humans’ relationship with nature: Interview with ethnobotanist Pavel Partha

Pavel Partha and I first crossed paths almost two years ago at a 2024 sit-in protest against the destruction of Panthakunja Park in Dhaka, the Bangladesh capital. In a makeshift te...

Plant Hunt

вљЅ From North America to the World

FIELDTRIP: Jardín Etnobiológico de Oaxaca

Not only is this a beautiful landscape for plant lovers, but it is a core piece of cultural history for the state.Dating back to the 90s, the Ethnobotanical Garden of Oaxaca was cr...

Britt Elise: Artist

One of the most beautiful things about plants is the way that different species change throughout the seasons. Representing the full scope of these changes can be a challenge, but...

Meredith Moyer: Film Photographer

Many artists have a deep connection with plants, and Meredith conveys hers through her photography. Part of what draws her to nature is the way that she finds her personal growth r...

Planting roots of resilience

Gardening

People talk of lovely gardens,...

Choosing the Right Online Plant Nursery: A Complete Guide for Plant Lovers

— Buying plants online has become a convenient option for beginners, experienced gardeners, and anyone who wants to add more greenery to their home. An online plant nursery can pro...

2026 People’s Choice voting: Plants and Flowers

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The Week in Botany August 17, 2026

This week: A sneaky orchid, the two sides of a leaf, and why a plant needs the bear necessities.

The Week in Botany August 10, 2026

Lemurs, people-pleasing flowers, interactions between plants and pollinators, an interview with Larissa Verona and more.

The End of Papaya?: What Genomics Teaches Us About Its Survival

A study of papayas in Mexican backyards reveals how hybridisation between wild and cultivated plants can boost genetic diversity while creating new challenges for conservation.

The Week in Botany September 7, 2026

This week: Rebuilding ecosystems, invasive seaweeds, and fighting plant diseases.

Building a Greenhouse from the Ground Down

Buried earth tubes, insulated growing beds, and plenty of family labor created a greenhouse that produces food and protects tender plants year-round