Welcome to Getting Dirty. At least once a week, we publish articles exploring everything from simple explanations of plant and soil science; through design concepts such as composition and colour theory; to profiles of plants and construction materials.
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Movement in plants
A brief discussion of the three main ways in which water, nutrients and gases move within plants, being mass flow, osmosis and diffusion; and of when and why particular substances move in the way that they do.
More chemistry
An overview of the difference between inorganic and organic chemistry, and how both are relevant to understanding plants and their environment, including a summary of some of the most important types of organic molecules found in plants.
Intermolecular forces
A simple explanation of some of the forces that exist between molecules, and which are essential for movement of water and nutrients through plants
Chemistry primer
Whether completely new to chemistry or in need of a refresher, this will help with understanding some of the key concepts used throughout Getting Dirty.