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The History of the Flowerpot
Category(-ies): Botanical Art
An exhibit at the College of the Atlantic's Ethel H. Blum gallery presents the history of the flowerpot. Flowerpots made it possible to transport plants to new locations, provided a controlled environment for starting seeds and allowed tender plants to be grown indoors in northern areas. Although its history is associated with the development of horticulture, studies of the flowerpot have rarely been done.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 4:51 PM
Celebrate Biodiversity
Category(-ies): Botanical Art , Plant Conservation
Celebrate Biodiversity is a group of biologists seeking to promote conservation of underappreciated species through awareness. The group develops attractive posters showcasing the diversity of organisms that deserve more attention.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 4:45 PM
The Importance of Herbaria
Category(-ies): Herbaria
On August 24, 2004, the American Society of Plant Taxonomists released a position statement on the importance of herbaria. The statement cites the scientific and economic value of natural history collections and advocates for the maintenance and support of these often-irreplaceable collections.
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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 3:33 PM
