The fen orchid (Liparis loeselii) is no longer listed at risk of extinction on the Great British Red List for vascular plants ...

The alpine gentian, Gentiana nivalis, is an obligate annual. Because of its complete population turnover every year, it is likely to be more responsive to environmental shifts than are perennials, and ...

A new Red List for Great Britain’s vascular plants has shown that while a quarter of species are threatened, there have been success stories, including some rare orchids.

Before I tell you about the Alpine Negroni, the cocktail that got me chasing gentian drinks down their rabbit holes, riddle me this: When is a White Negroni not white? When you follow the recipe. It’s ...

Conservationists are hoping the extreme weather will give an unexpected boost for some of Scotland's rarest plants. Arctic alpines are relics of the last ice age and many depend on snow cover to ...

Edelweiss, gentian and alpine rose, the three flower beauties of the mountains, enchant us with their uniqueness and can be found high up in the rocks, wind and cold. They are symbols of beauty and ...

The last remnants of snow have melted and the gentians dominate the alpine pastures around the Alte Almhaus. The low mountain landscape of the Stubalpe at an altitude of 1700 meters is perfect for a ...

SINCE early this year I have been looking after the Alpine House at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. In the spring months and into early summer looking after our display was easy. I would sink a pot containing ...