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Adrienne Macartney, University of Glasgow

Dr Federica Brandizzi of Michigan State University is the Principal Investigator for the Life Beyond Earth: Effect of Spaceflight on Seeds with Improved Nutritional Value study, an experiment headed for the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. In this short video, she explains why she’s sending plant seeds into space.

Ryan and I are experimenting with ‘Martian’ recipes – meals that could be made entirely with shelf-stable ingredients (plus the occasional homegrown vegetable). We cooked Martian Gammon Stew in the slow cooker, and were surprised at how nice it turned out to be!

With the launch of NASA’s Artemis I mission to the Moon just days away, Emma the Space Gardener has put together a guide covering the highlights of the mission for space gardeners. Learn about the space biology experiments on their way to their Moon, the seeds stashed away in the Orion capsule, and more!

Header image: The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a flyby of the Moon. NASA

Dr Zheng Wang from the US Naval Research Laboratory is the Principal Investigator for the “Investigating the Roles of Melanin and DNA Repair on Adaptation and Survivability of Fungi in Deep Space” study, an experiment headed for the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. In this short video, he explains why he’s sending fungi into space.

Dr Luis Zea from the University of Colorado Boulder is the Principal Investigator for the Deep Space Radiation Genomics (DSRG) study, an experiment headed for the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. In this short video, he explains why he’s sending yeast into space.

Dr Timothy Hammond from Duke University and Dr Holly Birdsall from Baylor College of Medicine are the Co-Principal Investigators for the Fuel to Mars study, an experiment headed for the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. In this short video, they explain why they’re sending algae into deep space.

Many people wonder Does Walmart Sell Flowers. In this article, you can explore Walmart’s floral offerings and how you can brighten up your day with their beautiful blooms.

Lily themed week shows some more waterlilies and tips for a happy pond.

White is the second most useful colour in the garden after green. I am progressively increasing the number and variety of white and grey plants that I grow.

In the cold wet winter it is a good time to plan where to visit as the year improves. The South West is the obvious place to start your visiting tour of gardens containing exotic plants.