Parasitic Wasps
A little late for Halloween, but a sketch of the the parasitic wasp. The sub order Apocrita can be easily identified by the narrow...
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growingmangardenin
- Jul 11, 2022
- 2 min
The Exciting world of Mycorrhizal fungi!
Over 500 million years plants have been evolving alongside other organisms and interacting with them. In recent years, a form of...
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growingmangardenin
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Scarlet Pimpernel
One of my favourite flowers, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Nestled and discuised in amongst some elegant Peonies. Quite fitting I think,...
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growingmangardenin
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
Pin and Thrum on Primroses
Primula vulgaris (Primroses) are a common rosette forming herbaceous perennial, with solitary flowers which rise in clusters during...
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growingmangardenin
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Weed for today, Food of tomorrow
Commonly lurking in many UK ponds is Lemna, better known as Duckweed. A common weed to most. However, this familiar pond dweller is quite...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min
Hydroponics Aquaponics and Vertical Farming
According to the UN Food and agriculture organisation (UNFAO), by 2050 the world’s population will reach 9.1 billion, but it’s looking...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
Rusts on plants (Puccinia)
Rusts are one of the most complex plant pathogens, with a diverse range of species estimated in size somewhere between 5000-6000, as well...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
The bizarre Wood Wasp
Unlike other wasp species, the Wood Wasp or Giant Horntail has no clear abdominal segmentation and instead has a long circular body. This...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Xerophytes (Desert plants)
The definition of an xerophyte is a plant adapted to live in desiccated environments, needing very little water. Usually, they grow in...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Earwigs wings and Biomimicry
A notable and defining characteristic of earwigs, aside from their massive pincers, is their unexpected wings. Their short front wings...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Sun and shade leaves
There are numerous growth responses within the physiology and morphology of plant leaves when exposed to different levels of light. These...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Honey Fungus.
Martin Vahl, a Danish mycologist described Armillaria mellea as Agaricus mellea in 1790 , and it is now commonly known as Honey fungus....
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Rose Black spot
Rose black spot is caused by the fungi Diplocarpon rosae, a pathogen that before the 1960's had very little attention because of high...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Urban Trees
Urban heat island phenomenon, where buildings and pavements absorb and reflect heat is becoming a heightened problem due to urban...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 3, 2022
- 1 min
Tomatoes and Solanaceae
The tender yellow petals on the common Tomato plant: Solanum lycopersicum, before fruiting. Although thought of as a harmless fruit or...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
That's Rhubarb for you
The genus Rheum, commonly known as Rhubarb has a rich historical nomenclature, dating back to ancient times where its root was used as a...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
Polypodium vulgare
The microscopic world on the underside of a Polypodium vulgare frond. Looking directly at the sorus, one can see immature sporangium....
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Dragonfly wings
The dragonfly from the family Odonata has veiny wings which are corrugated, making them robust and inflexible, resulting in a high...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Nematodes
Nematoda includes the largest population of animals on earth, with an estimated million unclassified species. Descriptively, they are...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 5, 2022
- 1 min
Magnolia stellata
The beautiful flowers on Magnolia stellata - a spring white explosion!! Brought in to the UK from Japan in the late 1800's...
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