Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries!

There are about 380,000 known species of plants, of which the majority, some 260,000, produce seeds. They range in size from single cells to the tallest trees.

Interested in finding the location of plants in our Garden? Our Plant Records database provides comprehensive information about our living collection.

May 26, 2025 · Plants play a vital role in the maintenance of life on Earth. All energy used by living organisms depends on the complex process of photosynthesis, which is mostly carried …

Jul 6, 2022 · Local experts share hardy choices for your yard: shrubs, perennials, annuals, trees, and more. Local plant nurseries are busiest during spring, but it’s often not until summer sets …

From Aloe to Zebra Grass—and with over 1,000 plants to explore—find every plant in the alphabet within our comprehensive A to Z index.

A plant needs sunlight, carbon dioxide, minerals from the soil and water to make food by photosynthesis. A green substance in plants called chlorophyll traps the energy from the Sun …

Apr 4, 2017 · Plant Definition. Plants are multicellular organisms in the kingdom Plantae that use photosynthesis to make their own food. There are over 300,000 species of plants; common …

Apr 9, 2020 · On this page you’ll find a complete guide to plants and the plant kingdom. You’ll discover what makes a plant a plant, why plants are important, the different types of plant and …

Jun 12, 2020 · Discover different types of plants and plant groups, such as flowering plants, ornamental grasses, ferns and more.