The Love Life of Plants, from Linnaeus to the Present Day
The lecture explores Linnaeus’s ideas on plant reproduction, how they were received by his contemporaries, and what remains of his theories today
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In the Pursuit of Nature, Amidst Gardens and Urban Living
A reflection on the importance of green spaces in today’s cities, on their role in promoting biodiversity and creating spaces designed to improve quality of life
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A Voice from the Garden: Darwin and Other Stories
A selection of stories drawn from the diaries and letters of artists and scientists who discuss the importance of gardens in their lives, including the famous example of Darwin House, as recounted by the gardener who tends it today
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The Unknown World of Lichens
An event dedicated to the little-known world of lichens—organisms capable of surviving drought, extreme heat, and extreme cold in a seemingly dormant state—to explore the benefits and consequences of their survival strategies
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The Scent of Memory
Spanning science, art, and history, the lecture explores the connection between smell and memory, and the way in which our brains—even when we are unaware of it—are capable of storing vast amounts of information
