Do you have ‘plant blindness’?
This article in The Conversation (7 August 2023) shares research around people’s attitudes to so-called ‘weeds’ and their importance for pollinating insects. Learn to love ivy - bees do!
National Meadows Day 2023 – live video from the Cairngorms
Join Sam, Cairngorms Project Manager, Plantlife in this video, as he explores the special plants and management of the Dulnain Valley in the Cairngorms.
The secret world of moss
This article in The Conversation (26 May 2023), explores this ancient ancestor of all plants and its vital role in the health of our planet. Discover how mosses are drivers of critical ecosystem services, and have amazing adaptations and an ancient history. Plus, see what a ‘Moss-Piglet’ looks like!
Tiny but tenacious: arctic-alpine plants are engineers and warning bells
This article in The Conversation (24 May 2023) describes how these tiny but tough plants not only cope with extreme habitats, but can also help engineer the landscape for other species. Examples include some of our own special arctic-alpine species in the Scottish mountains. Discover what impacts climate change is [...]
Take part in No Mow May!
Plantlife share the benefits of giving your mower a rest in May. Why not liberate wildlflowers in your lawn – and school grounds?
Botanists are disappearing – just when the world needs them most
This article in The Conversation (13 July 2022) describes how botany is disappearing from university modules in the UK. The author describes the consequences of less teaching about plants, including ‘plant blindness’ in the wider population. The article notes that the ‘ Scottish government has highlighted the lack of a skilled workforce [...]
Curious Kids: what do plants do all day?
This article in The Conversation (2 February, 2022) provides a great summary of how plants make food, use light and use different tactics to stay healthy.
Plantlife spring events programme
Plantlife are offering mix of talks and workshops covering plant identification, conservation, arts and culture throughout February, through their digital events series Spring into action with Plantlife.
