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 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 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
- 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 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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