We believe that plants belong in the foreground rather than in the background of our life stories. From the oxygen that we breathe to the spices we add to our food, plants are an integral part of nature and our everyday experiences. On this website, we share blog posts which highlight the incredible and diverse biological attributes of plants. At the same time, we show the ways that plants impact us personally by connecting us to our homes, loved ones, culture, and more.

The Plants in the Foreground blog was created by Dr. Veronica Iriart and Dr. Tia-Lynn Ashman, authors of “The Plant Science Blogging Project: A curriculum to develop student science communication skills” published in Plants People Planet. We encourage submissions from all students who have participated in the Plant Science Blogging Project and who wish to contribute to our mission to increase awareness and appreciation for all things botanical.