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What goes up… Clone of Newton’s apple tree falls during Storm Eunice

A clone of Newton’s apple tree, which was planted at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden in 1954, has fallen during Storm Eunice. It was a scion of the original apple tree which was said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate his theory of ...

21 Feb 2022 at 11:55

More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank

The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened and important wild plants. Dubbed the Noah’s Ark for plants, the MSB holds the Guinness ...

10 Mar 2023 at 06:58

Northern Ireland

Teenager in stable condition after Botanic Gardens stabbing

A teenager has been stabbed in the legs and groin in Botanic Gardens in Belfast. Detectives have appealed for information over the incident which occurred at 4pm on Monday. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report that an 18-year-old ...

30 Jan 2023 at 19:48

Show gardens ‘prioritising which plants to look after’ during dry spell

Britain’s most famous gardens are prioritising which plants to look after to cope with the “increasingly challenging” spell of dry weather. Three of the 10 driest parts of England are Kew Gardens, in south-west London, the Cambridge University ...

08 Aug 2022 at 17:56

Scotland

Rare ‘sapphire tower’ blooms outdoors in Scotland for first time

Visitors to a botanic garden in Dumfries and Galloway have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to see the flowers of the rare “sapphire tower” plant, as it blooms outdoors in Scotland for the first time. The Puya alpestris plant, which is situated ...

20 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Artist makes ink from clone of Newton’s apple tree that fell in storm

An artist has made ink from a clone of Newton’s apple tree that was blown down by Storm Eunice in Cambridge last year. The fallen tree was a scion of the original apple tree which was said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate his ...

16 Oct 2023 at 02:12

Scotland

Rare moss discovery boosts hopes of survival in UK

A critically endangered moss has been rediscovered growing at a reservoir near Edinburgh, raising hopes it can be introduced to other areas to stop it dying out. Round-leaved bryum was found recently at Threipmuir Reservoir south of ...

14 Dec 2023 at 12:13

We are here for you, William tells Earthshot finalists ahead of awards ceremony

The Prince of Wales has told his Earthshot Prize finalists “we are here for you” as he geared up for the awards ceremony being staged in Cape Town. William chatted to the 15 environmental entrepreneurs in the picturesque setting of ...

06 Nov 2024 at 10:32

World

Monkeys who died in Hong Kong zoo had bacterial infection – officials

Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic bacterial disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday. Secretary for culture, sports ...

18 Oct 2024 at 12:37

Top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science in 2022

Scientists have revealed their top 10 plant and fungal species named new to science at Kew in 2022. The list features a range of species ranging from a record-breaking giant waterlily in the wetlands of Bolivia to a ...

21 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Installation to bring mysteries of human body to Belfast

A new installation in Belfast city centre hopes to immerse the public in the mysteries of human anatomy. Called Body, the new outdoor exhibit will run for four days in the Botanic Gardens and will combine light, ...

16 Feb 2022 at 21:55

Life

How to choose the right orchid for your home

If the orchid you received for Christmas has already died, maybe you simply put it in the wrong place or gave it too much water or not enough light. The most common orchids found in shops and garden centres, ...

21 Jan 2025 at 08:00

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