Plant Identification

Hollyhocks, or Alcea rosea, have been grown in gardens for hundreds of years. They make many of us think of the gardens our parents or grandparents had. Despite being ‘old-fashioned,’ hollyhocks have had a bit of a resurgence in recent years. Their tall, stately flowers are an impressive sight in the garden. Hollyhocks are native … Read more

People who live in big cities are constantly reminded of the problems that come with dirty air and noise pollution. For short, DEFRA stands for the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They say that air pollution can hurt your health in the short and long term. Because of this, it makes sense … Read more