The Science of Gardening

In a recent issue of the Christian Science Monitor, writer Jim Regan reviews the latest addition in the Accidental Scientist series from the Exploratorium, the website of the Museum of Science in San Francisco. Even if, like Mr. Regan, you are not a gardener, you will enjoy the friendly perspective in which the photos, videos and interactive displays are presented.

The site is divided into three main sections: Feed, Control and Bloom. Feed takes a look at the interaction of plants and animals in pursuit of nutrients, including a look at plants that feed on animals. Control explores some of the many techniques that man uses to influence the growth of plants, investigating both standard and extraordinary horticultural methods. The final section, Bloom features the glory of flowers.

Links:

• The science of gardening from the Christian Science Monitor


• The Science of Gardening from the Exploratorium — The museum of science, art and human perception, San Francisco

Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 4:07 PM on July 14, 2005

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