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Discover why every garden is a crucible of evolution. Find out more about the series.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - About the series

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He was sure of his science; experiments proved his point. But for Darwin, evolution and selction were still dangerous ideas.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - Dangerous ideas

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Darwin looked everywhere for evidence of evolution - even in his own family. A tale of apes and men.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - Of Apes and Men

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We're sorry, but due to overwhelming demand, our poster is no longer available. You can still explore the tree online.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Life - Sorry, our Tree Of Life Poster is no longer available

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Figuring experiments on plants might be less contentious than animals, Darwin got back to work as the Storm Breaks.  Read more : OU on the BBC: Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden - The Storm Breaks

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