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Alpine plant spins its own flavonoid wool

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Alpine plant spins its own flavonoid wool

A little alpine plant has been found to eject cobweb-like threads from tiny holes in specialised cells on its leaves.

‘Capture the spirit and beauty of Cambridge University Botanic Garden’ photography competition

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‘Capture the spirit and beauty of Cambridge University Botanic Garden’ photography competition

Enter our special photography competition with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY), running this summer and autumn.

Take Two Mindful Minutes & Silent Spaces

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Take Two Mindful Minutes & Silent Spaces

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 10-16 May 2021 and this year's theme is nature.

Wild tulips under threat.

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Wild tulips under threat.

Despite the popularity of tulips, recent research reveals their wild ancestors will lose their habitat due to climate change.

Species tulips – what’s special about them and how to grow them in your own garden

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Species tulips – what’s special about them and how to grow them in your own garden

Find out why species tulips are great for both garden and pot culture and many are easy to grow if their basic requirements are met.

CUBG’s Director, Prof Beverley Glover wins Pilkington Prize for Outstanding Teaching

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CUBG’s Director, Prof Beverley Glover wins Pilkington Prize for Outstanding Teaching

We are delighted to share that CUBG Director, Beverley Glover has been awarded a prestigious University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize.

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