The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

Sep. 18, 2024 — A newly identified wasp species, Chrysonotomyia susbelli, has been discovered in Houston, Texas. The discovery, the fourth wasp species found on the university grounds in seven ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

This article was submitted to Garden Railways in 2015. In contacting the author recently to inquire about publication, we ...

Sep. 18, 2024 — New archaeological research has discovered for the first time clear links between fossils of the iconic Australian dingo, and dogs from East Asia and New ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of ghost shark that lives in deep ocean waters near Australia and New Zealand. The Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish, or Harriotta avia, was found in the ...

Looking for different green bean varieties to trial? Take a look at the tasty options breeders and distributors to find one that fits your growing conditions.

There are various plants that have long been used for medicinal reasons. Some scientific research backs their use as ways to help improve your health. Many herbs and teas offer harmless subtle ...

Berberine is an herbal supplement that naturally occurs in the roots and bark of various plants. It may help treat symptoms of PCOS by supporting weight management and healthy blood sugar levels.

Two ion channels (structures in cell membranes that allow ions to pass through) have been genetically engineered to reveal the stress responses of plants non-invasively. When triggered by light ...

Whenever I read about a plant that is described as a prolific self-seeder or self-sower, red flags go up. Is this code for an aggressive, invasive species that I'll regret growing in my yard? It is ...