Plants

What if plants are smarter than we think - a lot smarter? That's the central premise for an essay, published in The Paris Review by New York-based writer and editor Cody Delistraty.  Audio

A GIANT lives among the residents of the Christchurch suburb of Addington. They might not realise it though, unless they're keen acanthologists. Audio

Jessica Cooke was a personal trainer in Christchurch before returning home to Banks Peninsula six years ago to take over her mother's floriculture business on the family's steep seven hectare property… Audio, Gallery

Do you talk to your plants to help them grow? What are your green thumb tips? Audio

Biologists are having to squash the idea that plants are conscious. Research from more than a decade claims that plants have intentions, feelings and even consciousness.  Audio

Ruatoria's Graeme Atkins is a keen bushman, he knows his way around the Raukumara Ranges and is constantly working to protect and nurture the flora of the Gisborne region. The East Coast DOC ranger… Audio, Gallery

A window into the world of plant decision-making, without the benefit of a brain. British plant developmental biologist Dame Ottoline Leyser talks to Kathryn about her research which uses the hormonal… Audio

A 23-year million year old volcanic crater in inland Otago that is a treasure trove of exquisiute fossils is facing the threat of being mined for animal feed. Audio

Plants are IN. Audio

BBC Radio 4's Food Programme turns 40 this year. With a mission to explore the world of food "from culture to cooking, from politics to pleasure" each week host Sheila Dillon, producer Dan Saladino… Audio

From providing some shade to producing oxygen to improve air quality inside, we thought we'd ask gardening guru Lynda Hallinan how best to get the most out your plants. Audio

Horticultural consultant Angie Thomas on how to keep your house plants healthy and the common mistakes people make, like over watering. Angie Thomas has written a guide book Yates Top 50 Indoor plants… Audio, Gallery

New research has revealed plants don't like to be touched. The study by the University of Melbourne found touching from humans, animals, insects and even other plants can stunt their growth.  Audio

Place names turn out to be a good record of where plants and animals once occurred and where they have been lost. Audio

Tiny grains of fossil pollen are helping GNS Science researchers piece together the big picture of past environments. Audio

It's always a battle for plant-growers to deal with diseases, but behind the scenes teams of scientists are working to make plants more resilient - often working on the same project for years at a… Audio

Myrtle rust is having a profound impact on native plants and ecosystems in Australia - what will its effect be on New Zealand forests? Audio

Weeds are clearly flourishing in New Zealand gardens judging by the interest on RNZ Nights.Colin Meurk is back by popular demand to identify your weeds and to talk about Nights' NatureWatchNZ project.