The purloined urn: from seedpods to statues, garden theft is a growing problem

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Thieves are stealing garden equipment, ornamental statues, and even entire hedges in the UK. One expert believes that most people who steal from public parks are elderly women who either believe they are entitled to a sample or are interested in acquiring a rare plant.

United Kingdom, Crimes against, Crime, Gardens

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The age of hedges: in England, the hunt is on for the oldest

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Botanist Max Hooper, while observing the impact of insecticides on hedges, noticed that the greater the number of species that composed a hedge, the older the hedge. One that has existed for 1,000 years has 10 species. Another that is 800 years old has eight.

Research, History, Biography, Natural history, England, Hedges, Hooper, Max

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The ivy debate: is this vine a friend or foe?

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Ivy has its proponents and critics in England. Ivy does not kill trees because it is not a parasite just a climbing plant. Animals and insects find protection in its leaves. It does seem to grow rapidly and cover trees, fences and cottages.

Public opinion, Ivy, Ivies

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