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Measuring chilli heat with the Scoville scale
To celebrate our Chilli Festival on 21-24 September 2013 (part of Eden’s Harvest Festival) we’d like to share with you how a moustachioed pharmacist gave his name to the Scoville scale – a way to...
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Coffee: the bean to cup story
The coffee plants in our Rainforest Biome have been bristling with the bright beans or ‘cherries’ that are used to make the drink that is so popular around the world. Here’s a quick, caffeinated whizz...
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Bitter aloe plants flowering in our Mediterranean Biome
Eden horticulturist Shirley Walker describes the beautiful January colour of these plants, and gives a few tips on growing similar plants at home. The vibrant candelabra-like flower-heads of the...
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Planting 24,000 tulip bulbs in our Mediterranean Biome
Eden horticulturist Shirley Walker reflects on the recent mass planting of tulips at Eden, which will ensure a colourful floral extravaganza here in the spring. The annual tulip ‘plantathon’ came to...
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Enjoy fragrant winter flowers in your garden
Eden horticulturist Shirley Walker describes how small winter flowers can produce incredible aromas at this otherwise quiet time of year in your garden. A winter garden can be a magical tapestry of...
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Nitrogen cycle diagrams for kids
At our Freaky Nature event this half term (15–28 February 2013), you can explore the weird and wonderful world of plants, including some really strange specimens. Like oxygen, nitrogen is essential...
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Explore rubber in our new Rainforest exhibit
We’ve just put the finishing touches to a brand new exhibit in our Rainforest Biome that’s all about how the humble rubber tree is playing a crucial role in safeguarding the real rainforest, in the...
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Magical wildflower meadows bring the countryside into your garden
Eden horticulturalist Shirley Walker gives some great tips on creating a beautiful and evocative piece of wildflower meadow in your own garden. It is hard to imagine British literature, art, poetry...
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Carnivorous plants facts
From specimens that snap shut to individuals that curl up, carnivorous plants are expert meat-eaters. This group of 400 or so species has cleverly adapted to living in poor soil – getting their...
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A day in the life of an Eden gardener
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a rainforest? At Eden, some of our horticulturalists do just that. We caught up with Eden gardener Lucy Wenger. What’s the best bit about working in the...
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Prehistoric plants growing at Eden
The plants shown below have been around for millions of years, and we’ve got examples of all of them growing at the Eden Project. During our Dinosaurs Unleashed event, you can follow a trail around...
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