Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
Trinity College, Cambridge, has recreated a historic garden planted by 17th-century botanist John Ray to commemorate his legacy ahead of his 400th birthday. The project uses clues from a 1690 engraving and focuses on biodiversity, featuring drought-tolerant plants that attract pollinators. Ray, known as the 'father of natural history,' laid the groundwork for modern biology during his tenure at Cambridge.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 08:40 UTC
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