Ever wondered how much a plant can tell you about a people, a place, or a tradition? That’s where ethnobotany steps in. Ethnobotany is the study of how people use, perceive, and relate to plants in their environment. But it’s not just about survival or food, it’s about stories, identity, and values. Plants are more […]
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Let’s take a moment to imagine this: deep in the forests and savannas of West Africa, powerful healing plants grow wild. Plants that once treated everything from fevers to infections to stomach pain. Plants your grandparents probably knew about but never made it into your local pharmacy. Today, many of these natural remedies are either
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Most of us walk past plants every day without thinking twice. But for many Indigenous communities, every leaf, bark, and root tells a story. It’s not just nature, it’s knowledge. Deep, generations-old knowledge that has helped people survive, heal, grow food, and stay connected to the earth. Indigenous plant knowledge isn’t some outdated tradition. It’s
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Let’s face it, gardening isn’t what it used to be. If your once-predictable planting calendar is now all over the place, you’re not alone. Climate change is rewriting the rules, and your garden is feeling the heat. Whether you’re dealing with blazing summers, unexpected frosts, or way-too-heavy rains, it’s clear: the way we garden needs
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Pollinators are struggling, and that’s a big deal for everyone who eats food, breathes air, or loves nature. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and beetles literally carry our ecosystems, and without them, the natural balance starts to crumble. But here’s the good news: you can help right in your own backyard. Creating a pollinator-friendly garden isn’t
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Ever walked past a plant in the bush or on a farmland edge and wondered if it was edible? Nigeria is home to a treasure trove of wild edible plants that many of us overlook every day. These plants, aside from being survival food for rural communities, they play vital roles in health, nutrition, traditional
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Imagine waking up one morning and realizing the ocean is closer to your doorstep than it was yesterday. That’s becoming a harsh reality for millions living along Africa’s coasts. Rising sea levels are already affecting lives in cities like Lagos, Alexandria, and Dar es Salaam, and things are only expected to get worse. In this
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Life moves fast these days. Between screens, schedules, and stress, it’s easy to forget there’s a whole world outside buzzing with life. But just going for a walk in nature and watching can teach you more than you think. This article is your invitation to slow down and really observe. We’ll look at how nature
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If your soil could talk, what would it say? Would it thank you for keeping it rich and fertile, or cry for help from years of overuse and neglect? Healthy soil is the secret weapon of every thriving garden. But most people think they need to rely on synthetic fertilizers to get there. Well, you
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Imagine waking up one morning to rising floodwaters outside your home. Not just any flood — one that’s permanent. The sea isn’t retreating. It’s swallowing your land, your crops, your memories. You have no choice but to pack up and leave for survival. That’s the heartbreaking reality for climate refugees. And while we often talk
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