Beneath the apparent silence of forests and gardens, a sophisticated network of communication thrives. Plants, long perceived as passive inhabitants of our world, are in fact engaged in constant conversation. They warn neighbors of danger, share resources, and even recognize their kin through chemical, electrical, and fungal networks. This secret language operates through several channels. When insects nibble on a leaf, many plants release airborne chemicals that alert nearby plants to ramp up their defenses. Some begin producing bitter compounds or attracting predatory insects that feast on the attackers. Below ground, mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, creating a biological internet often called the “Wood Wide Web.” Through…