Tag Archives: Plants

Field Work

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

One of my favourite museum quotes is, “museums are organisms that ingest but do not excrete”, and is from noted museum professional Suzanne Keene. The implication is that museums are actively gobbling up specimens to the collection vaults and are … Continue reading →

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Small but Mighty . . . Microbes

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

Water is essential for life so is one of the important clues when searching for life on any planet. Except for heavily processed drinking water, you can find signs of life in nearly every drop of water on Earth; diatoms, … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

Scientists are champions at formulating and answering questions, and the scientific method is a diligent, orderly way to do just that. In the process, data is generated using the most appropriate methods, a foundation of knowledge emerges, and refined information … Continue reading →

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Space Moss

Posted on May 20, 2009 by

There are legends and tall tales in all parts of life, so it is not surprising that the world of botany has its share. They say that you can find your way through the woods by noting the growth of … Continue reading →

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