Delicate and colourful, crocus sativus are perfect for adding colour to autumn gardens in the prettiest shades of soft blue, lilac and purple,' says gardener Sarah Raven. 'They’re a crucial plant to ...

Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and cardiac abnormalities. Autumn crocus: This plant contains toxins that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and organ damage. Dieffenbachia: Also known as ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumn equinox falls on September the 22nd or 23rd of September, marking the point where day and night are about the same length before the days begin to get ...

A homeowner sent me a photo of resurrection fern and asked if the plant was parasitizing his oaks. Resurrection fern – like many bromeliads, ferns and orchids – are air plants (epiphytes ...

She pointed to the thick vein running down the middle of a tiny leaf. This vein is the plant’s information superhighway. Injure the vein, and the pulse will move all over the plant in a wave.

Which houseplants are toxic to dogs? Being a plant parent and a pet parent don't always go hand in paw, so we elicited help ...

But why do the fagus and other plants colour their leaves in autumn? Why do some trees lose their leaves, but others don’t? And what are “leaf peepers”? The ancient native plant Nothofagus ...

The many thousands of plant species and their numerous chemical products make the study of CICD from plants appear daunting. The vast majority of CICD reactions, however, are caused by one of ...

Note: Because there’s no single definition of “plant-based,” we included services that are suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. Plant-based diets have soared in popularity, especially ...

Sunak’s aides insist they are still “planning for an autumn election” and most Tory MPs remain convinced the prime minister will play it long, hoping for a revival in economic and political ...

Photo: Submitted IF you’re a plant enthusiast, head to the Durban Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Complex on Saturday morning, May 11, to the Autumn Botanic Gardens Plant Fair. There will be a wide ...