Plant Cuttings

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  • It’s party time at Cuttings HQ(!)

    It’s party time at Cuttings HQ(!)

    Plantcuttings.uk, launched on October 7, 2023, celebrates its first anniversary with 52 posts focused on plants and related topics. Despite challenges, author Nigel Chaffey enjoys writing and aims to enhance botanical literacy. Weekly promotions on social media and recognition in publications like TWIB help engage readers.

  • WE DID IT!!!

    WE DID IT!!!

    Mr P Cuttings celebrated reaching 100 subscribers on his Plant Cuttings blog. While acknowledging it’s a modest number compared to other platforms, he expressed gratitude and commitment to further growth. He also pondered if this milestone made him a social media influencer. Mr. Cuttings plans to continue blogging and welcomes…

  • Evolution of Plant Cuttings

    Evolution of Plant Cuttings

    The author revisits his 2010 article on the carnivorous plant Nepenthes attenboroughii. Recognising that his communication style – and the purpose of a Plant Cutting item – has changed since that time, he presents a revised 2024 version of the news item (suitably updated for post-2010 information). Insights into Mr…

  • Old year, new [plant] species…

    Old year, new [plant] species…

    In 2023, workers at Kew named 74 plants and 15 fungi, including unique species like the possibly-carnivorous Crepidorhopalon droseroides and the underground-flowering palm, Pinanga subterranea. The biology of those two new species is considered, highlighting the ongoing fascination with discoveries in the world of plants. The discovery of a new…

  • Plant Cuttings, repotted

    Plant Cuttings, repotted

    Nigel Chaffey, a botanist and former lecturer, launches Plant Cuttings, a site dedicated to increasing botanical literacy through his writings on plants. The site includes blog posts and book reviews, aiming to combat “plant blindness” and foster broader interest in botany.