An interesting email arrived recently from Sheila, a member of Alnwick Garden Club. Written on behalf of Longhoughton ...

Renowned herbalist Mimi Prunella Hernandez answers wide-ranging questions on natural remedies, growing herbs at home, and ...

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Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum The notoriety of Papaver somniferum, the “sleep-inducing poppy,” is only partly to do with its outlaw family. Opium poppies are grown for their edible seeds and for ...

Abstract: Edible wild plants are an important source of food in many regions of the world, including in the Philippines, and their recognition is a key skill for survival in the wild. In this study, ...

Discover edible, medicinal, and nutritional uses of common wild plants. Learn to identify weeds with quizzes and a full plant library.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Although winter is a quieter time in the garden, there's always much to be done, even when the weather's unfavourable. January brings with it an opportunity for new plant growth, and these additions ...

A moth previously believed to be extinct and an orchid not seen in the wild for almost 100 years are among the weird and wonderful species spotted in the UK this year. Britain’s biodiversity continues ...