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01 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Evidence of non-human species cultivating plants for uses other than food has been uncovered by researchers at the University of Exeter.

Eden Project show looks at poppies and climate change

27 Apr 2012

A new exhibition exploring the beauty and vulnerability of one of the world's most northerly growing plants opened at the Eden Project last week.

Official: growing aids kids' health and skills

09 Mar 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Government task force finds that involvement in food-growing boosts school children's development across curriculum.

London study aids focus on tree canopy

24 Feb 2012 | by Ben Cook

London Tree Officers Association research uses specialist forestry software for accurate measurement of city's tree canopy.

Barcham conference to hear tree junction study

17 Feb 2012

Scientists are wrenching branches from trees in a bid to find out what makes some stronger than others.

German peat supplier sounds warning of industry breakdown from UK phase-out

03 Feb 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley

Booklet to customers warns over quality and availability issues from the Government's switch to peat-free alternatives.

Torbay analysis sets out economic case for investing more in existing tree stock

27 Jan 2012 | by Hannah Jordan

First UK i-Tree Eco survey shows that larger trees provide greater quantifiable cost benefits in terms of pollution removal.

Pinetum scores with rare cypress propagation

20 Jan 2012

British experts are boasting a world first after achieving the only successful propagation of a rare and highly endangered Vietnamese conifer.

Phytophthora protein discovery unlocks control hopes

02 Dec 2011

Researchers have deciphered the structures of invasive protein molecules used by Phytophthora, potentially paving the way for new controls on their spread.

University of Reading lawns research bags Marsh Horticultural Science Award

02 Dec 2011

University of Reading student Lionel Smith has been awarded the 2011 Marsh Horticultural Science Award in recognition of his novel work on the development of flowering lawns.

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