"Plant Power" at the Botanic Gardens The Botanic Gardens are
hosting “Plant Power” an event showcasing the vital impact that
plants have on human life, as well as the important role they
will play in shaping the future environment. by George Weller
Thursday 17th May 2012, 13:06 BST Plant Power, which marks the
first annual world-wide fascination of plants day, offers the
chance to talk to some of the world’s experts in plant sciences
about the applications of plants including medicine, food,
environmental conservation, renewable resources, textiles,
forestry and fuel. Academic and industry leaders will be on hand
to talk about the latest research and its potential future
applications. There will also be exhibits documenting the
remarkable natural diversity of plant lifestyle, appearance and
habitat. The event hopes to appeal to a wide range of ages with
a series of hands-on demonstrations of plant science. Some of
the demonstrations planned include filling balloons with the gas
released by fermenting plants a