Articles for category: Plants

Facing Challenges and Misconceptions

Wilding the Garden: How British Gardeners Are Returning to Native Roots

Annette Uy

Close your eyes and imagine stepping into a British garden where wildflowers sway with the breeze, bees buzz in dappled sunlight, and ancient hedgerows teem with hidden life. This isn’t a scene from a lost countryside; it’s a growing movement sweeping the nation. Across the UK, gardeners are trading manicured lawns and imported blooms for ...

Floating Islands of Loktak Lake

Saving Wetlands With Floating Islands: A Wild New Approach to Climate Resilience

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a world where lush green islands float serenely across shimmering wetland waters, each one buzzing with life and hope. These are not scenes from a futuristic fantasy, but a bold and innovative reality unfolding right now. As climate change threatens our planet’s most delicate ecosystems, a radical idea is taking root: floating islands. These ...

Capture of a vast desert landscape with prominent saguaro cacti under clear skies.

Why Cacti Get Legal Protection in Arizona (And Can’t Be Moved Without Permission)

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine standing under the blinding sun of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by towering, ancient sentinels with spiny arms stretched toward the sky. These aren’t just plants—they’re survivors, icons, and the beating heart of Arizona’s wild landscapes. Yet, in a world where bulldozers carve new roads and demand for exotic landscaping rises, these resilient cacti face ...

From Mangroves to Medicinals: Rediscovering Native Flora in Urban Singapore

From Mangroves to Medicinals: Rediscovering Native Flora in Urban Singapore

Trizzy Orozco

In the heart of Singapore, where gleaming skyscrapers rise like glass-and-steel sentinels, a surprising secret lies hidden in plain sight. Beyond the manicured gardens and bustling streets, ancient green lifelines pulse quietly with history and healing. These are Singapore’s native plants—the mangroves that once hugged its coastlines, and the medicinal herbs that flavored its folklore. ...

Simpson Desert.

Warlpiri Wisdom: Desert Gardens That Thrive Where Others Don’t

Trizzy Orozco

Under a sun that scorches the land and in the heart of a landscape many would call unyielding, the Warlpiri people have unlocked a secret: how to make gardens flourish where others fail. As dust storms swirl and the relentless heat saps the earth, their knowledge stands as proof that ingenuity, tradition, and science can ...

Māori garden.

Native Plants, Sacred Places: Māori Ecological Gardening in Aotearoa

Trizzy Orozco

Picture yourself standing in a lush, ancient forest where soft ferns blanket the earth, kōwhai trees glow with golden blossoms, and the air hums with the quiet wisdom of the land. Imagine knowing that every plant around you holds a story, a purpose, and a spiritual connection that has guided communities for centuries. This is ...

Why Ireland? The Unique Landscape

The Celtic Garden Reborn: Restoring Native Flora in the Irish Countryside

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine walking through the Irish countryside, greeted by a tapestry of wildflowers, ancient oaks, and the gentle hum of bees. Yet, beneath this beauty, a silent struggle plays out: centuries of farming, invasive species, and climate change have pushed Ireland’s native plants to the edge. Today, a passionate movement is fighting to bring the Celtic ...

Education and Public Engagement

How NASA’s Tech Is Powering Today’s Sustainability Innovations

Trizzy Orozco

What if the same technology that launched us into the stars could help save our planet? Imagine a world where inventions designed for astronauts and space shuttles end up cleaning our air, conserving our water, and transforming how we grow food. This isn’t science fiction—it’s happening right now. NASA’s relentless quest for exploration has given ...

One Central, Sydney.

Rewilding the Suburbs: Urban Native Plant Gardens in Sydney and Melbourne

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine stepping outside your suburban home and being greeted not by endless stretches of lawn, but by a vibrant patchwork of wildflowers, buzzing bees, and darting butterflies. This isn’t a fantasy—it’s a movement gaining momentum in the heart of Australia’s largest cities. As Sydney and Melbourne grapple with the challenges of biodiversity loss and urban ...