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Check out our latest International Year of Plant Health news and stories to find out more about the importance of plant health to people and the planet!

Plant of the Month - June - Arabidopsis

1st June, 2020

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Plant of the Month - May - Strawberries

1st May, 2020

Artist

Stina Jones is a freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer based in Manchester, producing graphics for everything from print and web marketing campaigns, through to animations and exhibitions, with a focus on for colourful illustrative designs.

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Plant of the Month - April - Black grass

1st April, 2020

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Illustration by Frank Duffy
https://www.frankduffy.co.uk/about-frank/
Designer and illustrator from South Wales

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Plant of the Month - March - Rice

1st March, 2020

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Illustration by Andy Maitland
Instagram: @andy.maitland.ipad.artist
Facebook: @ipadartist

Plant of the Month - February - Wheat

1st February, 2020

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Illustration by @bethjenkinsprint - a printmaker from Gloucestershire, who is interested in landscapes and wildlife.
http://www.bethjenkins.co.uk/

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Plant of the Month - January - Potato

1st January, 2020

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The January artist is: Karen Green
Social media: @karengreenart

Karen Green is a botanical and watercolour artist from Gloucestershire, find out more: https://www.karengreenart.com/about

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Plant health facts

Here are some fascinating fast facts about the importance of plant health to humanity, our economy and the environment.

Protecting our plants and trees for future generations

The threat to the health of our trees and plants from pests and diseases is real and increasing.

Top tips for IYPH 2020

There are lots of important and easy ways you can help preserve plant life and support the International Year of Plant Health 2020.