Plants10 hrs agoHow to move 1,300 plants for Kew's Palm House mega makeoverThe world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.10 hrs ago3 days agoGold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going onlineMore than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum3 days ago24 Sept 2026Death bloom on the horizon for giant agaveAn asparagus-shaped shoot, called a peduncle, will reach 16ft before sprouting yellow and pink flowers.24 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Rare tree offspring given lifeline at Scottish botanic gardenLogan Botanic Garden is helping save a species native to Robinson Crusoe Island in the South Pacific.17 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Environment bosses want more funding to cut weedsEnvironment Committee leaders say more staff are needed as the current approach "wasn't working".9 Sept 202626 Aug 2026Hot weather means more wine, says vineyardOwners say the hot weather has resulted in more grapes being harvested for local wine.26 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Barbican Conservatory offers 2,000 free cuttingsThe Grade II glasshouse closes for three years from the beginning of 2027 for a £231m restoration.23 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scarsA conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.28 Jul 2026...