South Africa’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it
The popular Conophytum, Lithops and Tylecodon are part of the group of rare and aesthetically unique succulents which are now ...
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South Africa's rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade—how to stop it
Other collectors are individual plant enthusiasts who are after rare plants for their private ... eroding trust and collaboration. The sale of succulent plants reflects deep inequalities in ...
Nuccio’s Nurseries’ famous camellias survived the Eaton fire. But with no water, what now?
Somehow the Eaton fire spared thousands of camellias and azaleas at 90-year-old Nuccio's Nurseries. Now they desperately need ...
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International plant trade is spreading invasive species and pests
The ornamental plant trade is growing fast, but without better regulations, pests and diseases will continue spreading.
Snakes in potted olive trees ‘tip of the iceberg’ of ornamental plant trade hazards
Invasive pests are slipping unnoticed into northern Europe in huge shipments of cut flowers and potted plants, say ...
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US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China in 2024: Report
The Tanbreez sale to Critical Metals shows that U.S. officials ... “We’re already in discussions with the U.S. to sell (rare ...
Welcome to 2025! Now prepare to say goodbye to 4 of SoCal’s beloved garden nurseries
Three major SoCal nurseries are closing in 2025, along with a revered lilac garden/nursery in Idyllwild. We look at why. Plus ...
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Solar farm developer cancels plan for state forest land near Gaylord
A controversial plan to clear-cut 420 acres of state forest land for a solar farm is off the table following intense ...
Most expensive Nassau home sales of 2024
A sprawling 93-acre estate, a Fox News personality’s waterfront retreat and a mansion tied to a 1978 murder topped Nassau County’s most expensive home sales in 2024, according to a Newsday analysis of ...