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Unearth Wonder

From asking big questions, to exploring practical tips and the fascinating stories of nature – discover ideas to help you grow, think and see things differently.
Pink hibiscus flower

What can I do to help the planet?

Clouds

How can I make a difference in the planetary emergency?

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Green leaves

Why does nature matter?

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Offshore wind farm

Why use renewable energy?

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Grain crops in the sun

Why does what I eat matter?

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Group of neighbours in a street with trestle tables

Are we stronger together?

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The Power of Nature

Cyanobacteria

Why do we owe our lives to tiny blue bacteria?

Head on a breathtaking whistle-stop tour of the evolution of life on Earth.

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Woman holding a bunch of cut foliage

Why do plants make us happy?

Discover the scientific evidence that shows how a daily dose of nature can improve our mental health and wellbeing.

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Conversations in the Canopy - Eden Project

Why is listening to nature good for us?

Find out how natural sounds can help boost wellbeing and reduce fatigue and stress.

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Anemone on seagrass

Seagrass: underwater heros

In the fight against climate change and the biodiversity crisis, seagrass is one of nature’s unsung heroes.

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Fungi growing on tree

Carbon: the back story

Carbon gets a bad reputation, but it's actually an essential resource and one of the major building blocks for life. We just need it to be more in a solid, rather than a gas. 

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Grow with Eden

Compost bin

How to build a compost heap

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A view of the aloe polyphylla succulent

How to grow succulents

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Tomatoes growing in Mediterranean Biome

How to grow tomatoes

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Japanese swale in Outdoor Gardens at Eden Project

How to make a Japanese garden

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A view of the outdoor gardens at Eden with the biomes in the background

How to make a bog garden

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A close up of Garlic cloves growing

How to grow garlic

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A view of the alder tree with the Eden biomes in the background

10 British trees to grow in your garden

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Daffodils with giant bee sculpture and Eden Biomes in the background

Create a Buzz

Find out how we're making a difference to pollinators in Cornwall, and how you can get involved too!

Aloes growing in the Mediterranean Biome

Aloe

Aloe is thought to have healing properties – it's used in cosmetics, herbal remedies and food supplements.

Cork oak bark

Cork oak

This is one of the few trees able to regenerate their bark, making it an important renewable forest product.

Ginkgo leaves on a branch

Ginkgo

The Ginkgo biloba is one of the world's oldest living tree species and was around 350 million years ago.

Pineapple plant

Pineapple

Composed of 100-200 fused berry-like fruits, many people are surprised that pineapples grow on the ground.

Sensitive plant leaves and flowers

Sensitive plant

The sensitive plant can move! Its leaves fold up at night and also when touched.