Life clings tenaciously to even the least hospitable parts of our Earth: the hottest thermal springs, the deepest oceans, the driest deserts, and the highest mountains. While the species associated with hot springs and deep oceans would be a challenge…
For most people, the word “flower” conjures up a mental image of a tulip, or a daisy, or a rhododendron, or a magnolia – something big, showy, and colourful. That’s my first mental picture, too – so I always have…
Christmas is a time for plants. There is the Christmas tree, of course. Mistletoe and holly also play prominent roles. However, in more recent history the poinset-tia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, has become a symbol of Christmas and a staple for holiday…
A visit to a garden is a chance to see beautiful plants, and often, unfamiliar ones. For centuries, gardeners have scoured the world for beauty that evolved in far-off lands. Many of our most cherished garden plants, then, originated somewhere…