diff --git a/Planteer/Planteer/__init__.py b/Planteer/Planteer/__init__.py
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diff --git a/Planteer/Planteer/asgi.py b/Planteer/Planteer/asgi.py
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+"""
+ASGI config for Planteer project.
+
+It exposes the ASGI callable as a module-level variable named ``application``.
+
+For more information on this file, see
+https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/howto/deployment/asgi/
+"""
+
+import os
+
+from django.core.asgi import get_asgi_application
+
+os.environ.setdefault('DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE', 'Planteer.settings')
+
+application = get_asgi_application()
diff --git a/Planteer/Planteer/settings.py b/Planteer/Planteer/settings.py
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+"""
+Django settings for Planteer project.
+
+Generated by 'django-admin startproject' using Django 6.0.4.
+
+For more information on this file, see
+https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/topics/settings/
+
+For the full list of settings and their values, see
+https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/ref/settings/
+"""
+
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Build paths inside the project like this: BASE_DIR / 'subdir'.
+BASE_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent
+
+
+# Quick-start development settings - unsuitable for production
+# See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/howto/deployment/checklist/
+
+# SECURITY WARNING: keep the secret key used in production secret!
+SECRET_KEY = 'django-insecure-8xc6_a1f_o+5kui$8s1v2$kx8c!#@ljv#i_*5dd&a@6_j#+ugs'
+
+# SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production!
+DEBUG = True
+
+ALLOWED_HOSTS = []
+
+
+# Application definition
+
+INSTALLED_APPS = [
+    'django.contrib.admin',
+    'django.contrib.auth',
+    'django.contrib.contenttypes',
+    'django.contrib.sessions',
+    'django.contrib.messages',
+    'django.contrib.staticfiles',
+    'main',
+    'plants',
+]
+
+MIDDLEWARE = [
+    'django.middleware.security.SecurityMiddleware',
+    'django.contrib.sessions.middleware.SessionMiddleware',
+    'django.middleware.common.CommonMiddleware',
+    'django.middleware.csrf.CsrfViewMiddleware',
+    'django.contrib.auth.middleware.AuthenticationMiddleware',
+    'django.contrib.messages.middleware.MessageMiddleware',
+    'django.middleware.clickjacking.XFrameOptionsMiddleware',
+]
+
+ROOT_URLCONF = 'Planteer.urls'
+
+TEMPLATES = [
+    {
+        'BACKEND': 'django.template.backends.django.DjangoTemplates',
+        'DIRS': [],
+        'APP_DIRS': True,
+        'OPTIONS': {
+            'context_processors': [
+                'django.template.context_processors.request',
+                'django.contrib.auth.context_processors.auth',
+                'django.contrib.messages.context_processors.messages',
+            ],
+        },
+    },
+]
+
+WSGI_APPLICATION = 'Planteer.wsgi.application'
+
+
+# Database
+# https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/ref/settings/#databases
+
+DATABASES = {
+    'default': {
+        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.sqlite3',
+        'NAME': BASE_DIR / 'db.sqlite3',
+    }
+}
+
+
+# Password validation
+# https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/ref/settings/#auth-password-validators
+
+AUTH_PASSWORD_VALIDATORS = [
+    {
+        'NAME': 'django.contrib.auth.password_validation.UserAttributeSimilarityValidator',
+    },
+    {
+        'NAME': 'django.contrib.auth.password_validation.MinimumLengthValidator',
+    },
+    {
+        'NAME': 'django.contrib.auth.password_validation.CommonPasswordValidator',
+    },
+    {
+        'NAME': 'django.contrib.auth.password_validation.NumericPasswordValidator',
+    },
+]
+
+
+# Internationalization
+# https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/topics/i18n/
+
+LANGUAGE_CODE = 'en-us'
+
+TIME_ZONE = 'UTC'
+
+USE_I18N = True
+
+USE_TZ = True
+
+
+# Static files (CSS, JavaScript, Images)
+# https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/howto/static-files/
+
+STATIC_URL = 'static/'
+
+# Default primary key field type
+DEFAULT_AUTO_FIELD = 'django.db.models.BigAutoField'
+
+# Media files — uploaded images (ImageField)
+# NOTE: pip install Pillow is required for ImageField support
+MEDIA_URL = '/media/'
+MEDIA_ROOT = BASE_DIR / 'media'
diff --git a/Planteer/Planteer/urls.py b/Planteer/Planteer/urls.py
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+"""
+URL configuration for Planteer project.
+"""
+from django.contrib import admin
+from django.urls import path, include
+from django.conf import settings
+from django.conf.urls.static import static
+
+urlpatterns = [
+    path('admin/', admin.site.urls),
+    path('', include('main.urls')),
+    path('plants/', include('plants.urls')),
+]
+
+# Serve media files during development only
+if settings.DEBUG:
+    urlpatterns += static(settings.MEDIA_URL, document_root=settings.MEDIA_ROOT)
diff --git a/Planteer/Planteer/wsgi.py b/Planteer/Planteer/wsgi.py
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+"""
+WSGI config for Planteer project.
+
+It exposes the WSGI callable as a module-level variable named ``application``.
+
+For more information on this file, see
+https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/6.0/howto/deployment/wsgi/
+"""
+
+import os
+
+from django.core.wsgi import get_wsgi_application
+
+os.environ.setdefault('DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE', 'Planteer.settings')
+
+application = get_wsgi_application()
diff --git a/Planteer/db.sqlite3 b/Planteer/db.sqlite3
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diff --git a/Planteer/main/__init__.py b/Planteer/main/__init__.py
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diff --git a/Planteer/main/admin.py b/Planteer/main/admin.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/admin.py
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+from django.contrib import admin
+from .models import Contact
+
+
+@admin.register(Contact)
+class ContactAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
+    list_display = ('first_name', 'last_name', 'email', 'created_at')
+    list_filter = ('created_at',)
+    search_fields = ('first_name', 'last_name', 'email', 'message')
diff --git a/Planteer/main/apps.py b/Planteer/main/apps.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/apps.py
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+from django.apps import AppConfig
+
+
+class MainConfig(AppConfig):
+    name = 'main'
diff --git a/Planteer/main/forms.py b/Planteer/main/forms.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/forms.py
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+from django import forms
+from .models import Contact
+
+
+class ContactForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    class Meta:
+        model = Contact
+        fields = ['first_name', 'last_name', 'email', 'message']
+        widgets = {
+            'first_name': forms.TextInput(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'First name',
+                'required': True,
+                'minlength': '2',
+            }),
+            'last_name': forms.TextInput(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Last name',
+                'required': True,
+                'minlength': '2',
+            }),
+            'email': forms.EmailInput(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'your@email.com',
+                'required': True,
+            }),
+            'message': forms.Textarea(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Your message...',
+                'required': True,
+                'rows': 5,
+                'minlength': '10',
+            }),
+        }
+
+    def clean_message(self):
+        message = self.cleaned_data.get('message', '').strip()
+        if len(message) < 10:
+            raise forms.ValidationError("Message must be at least 10 characters.")
+        return message
diff --git a/Planteer/main/migrations/0001_initial.py b/Planteer/main/migrations/0001_initial.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/migrations/0001_initial.py
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+# Generated by Django 6.0.4 on 2026-04-18 22:46
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    initial = True
+
+    dependencies = [
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='Contact',
+            fields=[
+                ('id', models.BigAutoField(auto_created=True, primary_key=True, serialize=False, verbose_name='ID')),
+                ('first_name', models.CharField(max_length=100)),
+                ('last_name', models.CharField(max_length=100)),
+                ('email', models.EmailField(max_length=254)),
+                ('message', models.TextField()),
+                ('created_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)),
+            ],
+            options={
+                'ordering': ['-created_at'],
+            },
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/Planteer/main/migrations/__init__.py b/Planteer/main/migrations/__init__.py
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diff --git a/Planteer/main/models.py b/Planteer/main/models.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/models.py
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+from django.db import models
+
+
+class Contact(models.Model):
+    first_name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
+    last_name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
+    email = models.EmailField()
+    message = models.TextField()
+    created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"{self.first_name} {self.last_name} — {self.email}"
+
+    class Meta:
+        ordering = ['-created_at']
diff --git a/Planteer/main/static/main/css/styles.css b/Planteer/main/static/main/css/styles.css
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+++ b/Planteer/main/static/main/css/styles.css
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+/* ============================================================
+   Planteer — Custom Stylesheet
+   Plain CSS, no frameworks. Minimalist flat design.
+   Font: Inter from Google Fonts
+   ============================================================ */
+
+@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');
+
+/* ── Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────── */
+*, *::before, *::after {
+  box-sizing: border-box;
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+}
+
+html {
+  font-size: 16px;
+  scroll-behavior: smooth;
+}
+
+body {
+  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
+  background-color: #ffffff;
+  color: #14532d;
+  line-height: 1.6;
+  min-height: 100vh;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+}
+
+a {
+  color: inherit;
+  text-decoration: none;
+}
+
+ul { list-style: none; }
+
+img {
+  display: block;
+  max-width: 100%;
+  height: auto;
+}
+
+/* ── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.container {
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  padding: 0 24px;
+}
+
+/* ── Typography ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
+h1 { font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; }
+h2 { font-size: 2rem;    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;  }
+h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;  }
+h4 { font-size: 1rem;    font-weight: 600; }
+
+.text-gray  { color: #6b7280; }
+.text-small { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #6b7280; }
+.text-email a { color: #2563eb; }
+
+/* ── Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.btn {
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 10px 22px;
+  background: #14532d;
+  color: #ffffff;
+  border: none;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
+  white-space: nowrap;
+}
+
+.btn:hover { opacity: 0.82; }
+
+.btn-outline {
+  background: transparent;
+  color: #14532d;
+  border: 1.5px solid #14532d;
+}
+
+.btn-outline:hover {
+  background: #14532d;
+  color: #ffffff;
+  opacity: 1;
+}
+
+.btn-danger {
+  background: #dc2626;
+}
+
+.btn-sm {
+  padding: 7px 16px;
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+}
+
+/* ── Form elements ──────────────────────────────────────── */
+.form-group {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 6px;
+  margin-bottom: 18px;
+}
+
+.form-group label {
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: #374151;
+}
+
+.form-group input,
+.form-group select,
+.form-group textarea {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 10px 14px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  color: #14532d;
+  background: #ffffff;
+  transition: border-color 0.15s ease;
+  outline: none;
+}
+
+.form-group input::placeholder,
+.form-group textarea::placeholder {
+  color: #9ca3af;
+}
+
+.form-group input:focus,
+.form-group select:focus,
+.form-group textarea:focus {
+  border-color: #6b7280;
+}
+
+.form-group .errorlist {
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  list-style: none;
+}
+
+.form-group .errorlist li {
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  color: #dc2626;
+  margin-top: 2px;
+}
+
+/* checkbox row */
+.checkbox-row {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 10px;
+  margin-bottom: 18px;
+}
+
+.checkbox-row input[type="checkbox"] {
+  width: 17px;
+  height: 17px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  accent-color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.checkbox-row label {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  cursor: pointer;
+}
+
+/* ── Messages (Django flash messages) ───────────────────── */
+.messages-container {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 0 24px;
+}
+
+.messages-container .message {
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 12px auto 0;
+  padding: 12px 18px;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+}
+
+.message.success {
+  background: #f0fdf4;
+  color: #166534;
+  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
+}
+
+.message.error {
+  background: #fef2f2;
+  color: #991b1b;
+  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
+}
+
+.message.warning {
+  background: #fffbeb;
+  color: #92400e;
+  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
+}
+
+.message.info {
+  background: #eff6ff;
+  color: #1e40af;
+  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
+}
+
+/* ── Navbar ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.navbar {
+  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  padding: 0 24px;
+  position: sticky;
+  top: 0;
+  background: #ffffff;
+  z-index: 100;
+}
+
+.navbar-inner {
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  height: 64px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 32px;
+}
+
+.navbar-logo {
+  font-size: 1.25rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: #14532d;
+  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.navbar-links {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 28px;
+  margin-left: auto;
+}
+
+.navbar-links a {
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  transition: color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.navbar-links a:hover { color: #14532d; }
+
+.navbar-links .btn {
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  padding: 8px 18px;
+}
+
+/* Mobile hamburger (hidden by default) */
+.nav-toggle {
+  display: none;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 5px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  margin-left: auto;
+  background: none;
+  border: none;
+  padding: 4px;
+}
+
+.nav-toggle span {
+  display: block;
+  width: 24px;
+  height: 2px;
+  background: #14532d;
+  border-radius: 2px;
+  transition: transform 0.2s;
+}
+
+/* ── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.footer {
+  margin-top: auto;
+  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  padding: 48px 24px;
+}
+
+.footer-inner {
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;
+  gap: 48px;
+}
+
+.footer-brand .brand-name {
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+}
+
+.footer-brand .social-icons {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 14px;
+  margin-top: 14px;
+}
+
+.social-icons a {
+  width: 32px;
+  height: 32px;
+  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  font-size: 0.75rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  transition: border-color 0.15s, color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.social-icons a:hover {
+  border-color: #14532d;
+  color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.footer-links {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
+  gap: 24px;
+}
+
+.footer-col h4 {
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  margin-bottom: 14px;
+  color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.footer-col ul li {
+  margin-bottom: 8px;
+}
+
+.footer-col ul li a {
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  transition: color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #14532d; }
+
+/* ── Plant Cards ────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.card-grid {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
+  gap: 32px;
+}
+
+.plant-card {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  cursor: pointer;
+}
+
+.plant-card a {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  height: 100%;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-img {
+  width: 100%;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-img-placeholder {
+  width: 100%;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-body {
+  padding: 14px 0 0;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-name {
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: #14532d;
+  margin-bottom: 4px;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-about {
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+  display: -webkit-box;
+  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
+  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.plant-card .card-category {
+  font-size: 0.78rem;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
+}
+
+/* ── Home Page ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.hero {
+  padding: 80px 24px 60px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
+  gap: 48px;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+.hero-text h1 {
+  font-size: 3rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  line-height: 1.1;
+  margin-bottom: 32px;
+  color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.hero-search {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 10px;
+}
+
+.hero-search input {
+  flex: 1;
+  padding: 11px 16px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  color: #14532d;
+  outline: none;
+  transition: border-color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.hero-search input:focus { border-color: #6b7280; }
+.hero-search input::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
+
+.hero-img img {
+  width: 100%;
+  max-height: 420px;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+}
+
+.hero-img .hero-img-placeholder {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 380px;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+}
+
+.section-header {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+}
+
+.section-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
+
+.section-header .more-link {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  transition: color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.section-header .more-link:hover { color: #14532d; }
+
+.section-subheading {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-bottom: 32px;
+}
+
+.plants-section {
+  padding: 48px 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+/* ── All Plants Page ────────────────────────────────────── */
+.page-header {
+  padding: 52px 24px 32px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.page-header h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
+
+.filter-bar {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 14px;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  margin-bottom: 40px;
+}
+
+.filter-bar select,
+.filter-bar input[type="text"] {
+  padding: 9px 14px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #14532d;
+  background: #ffffff;
+  outline: none;
+  transition: border-color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.filter-bar select:focus,
+.filter-bar input[type="text"]:focus {
+  border-color: #6b7280;
+}
+
+.filter-bar .checkbox-inline {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+}
+
+.filter-bar .checkbox-inline input[type="checkbox"] {
+  accent-color: #14532d;
+  width: 16px;
+  height: 16px;
+}
+
+.all-plants-grid {
+  padding: 0 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.empty-state {
+  padding: 64px 0;
+  text-align: center;
+  color: #6b7280;
+}
+
+.empty-state p { font-size: 1rem; }
+
+/* ── Plant Detail Page ──────────────────────────────────── */
+.detail-section {
+  padding: 52px 24px 60px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
+  gap: 56px;
+  align-items: start;
+}
+
+.detail-img {
+  width: 100%;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+}
+
+.detail-img-placeholder {
+  width: 100%;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+}
+
+.detail-info h1 {
+  font-size: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+}
+
+.detail-category {
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  margin-bottom: 24px;
+}
+
+.detail-info h3 {
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+  margin-top: 22px;
+}
+
+.detail-info p {
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  color: #374151;
+  line-height: 1.65;
+}
+
+.edible-badge {
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 3px 10px;
+  border-radius: 4px;
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.edible-yes { background: #f0fdf4; color: #166534; }
+.edible-no  { background: #fef2f2; color: #991b1b; }
+
+.detail-actions {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 10px;
+  margin-top: 28px;
+}
+
+.related-section {
+  padding: 0 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.related-section h2 {
+  font-size: 1.5rem;
+  margin-bottom: 32px;
+}
+
+.divider {
+  border: none;
+  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  margin: 0 24px 48px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin-left: auto;
+  margin-right: auto;
+}
+
+/* ── Form Pages (new / update plant) ────────────────────── */
+.form-page {
+  padding: 52px 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 680px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.form-page h1 {
+  font-size: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 8px;
+}
+
+.form-page .form-subtitle {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-bottom: 36px;
+}
+
+.form-actions {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 10px;
+  margin-top: 8px;
+}
+
+.current-image-preview {
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+}
+
+.current-image-preview img {
+  width: 120px;
+  height: 90px;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+}
+
+.current-image-preview p {
+  font-size: 0.78rem;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+  margin-top: 4px;
+}
+
+/* ── Search Page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.search-page {
+  padding: 52px 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.search-page h1 {
+  font-size: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 28px;
+}
+
+.search-bar {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 10px;
+  margin-bottom: 44px;
+  max-width: 560px;
+}
+
+.search-bar input {
+  flex: 1;
+  padding: 11px 16px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  outline: none;
+  transition: border-color 0.15s;
+}
+
+.search-bar input:focus { border-color: #6b7280; }
+.search-bar input::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
+
+.search-results-count {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-bottom: 28px;
+}
+
+/* ── Contact Page ───────────────────────────────────────── */
+.contact-section {
+  padding: 52px 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
+  gap: 80px;
+  align-items: start;
+}
+
+.contact-left h1 {
+  font-size: 2.25rem;
+  margin-bottom: 10px;
+}
+
+.contact-subheading {
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+  margin-bottom: 36px;
+}
+
+.contact-right img {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 520px;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+}
+
+.contact-right .img-placeholder {
+  width: 100%;
+  height: 520px;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  color: #9ca3af;
+}
+
+/* ── Messages Page ──────────────────────────────────────── */
+.messages-page {
+  padding: 52px 24px 80px;
+  max-width: 1200px;
+  margin: 0 auto;
+}
+
+.messages-page h1 {
+  font-size: 2rem;
+  margin-bottom: 40px;
+}
+
+.msg-grid {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
+  gap: 24px;
+}
+
+.msg-card {
+  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  padding: 22px 24px;
+}
+
+.msg-card-header {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 14px;
+  margin-bottom: 14px;
+}
+
+.user-icon {
+  width: 40px;
+  height: 40px;
+  background: #f3f4f6;
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+  flex-shrink: 0;
+}
+
+.msg-card-meta .full-name {
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+}
+
+.msg-card-meta .email-link a {
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  color: #2563eb;
+}
+
+.msg-card-body {
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #374151;
+  line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.msg-empty {
+  padding: 64px 0;
+  text-align: center;
+  color: #6b7280;
+}
+
+/* ── Responsive — Tablet (≤ 900px) ─────────────────────── */
+@media (max-width: 900px) {
+  h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
+
+  .hero {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    padding: 56px 24px 40px;
+    gap: 36px;
+  }
+
+  .hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
+
+  .detail-section {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 32px;
+  }
+
+  .contact-section {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 40px;
+  }
+
+  .contact-right { display: none; }
+
+  .footer-inner {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 32px;
+  }
+
+  .footer-links {
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
+  }
+}
+
+/* ── Responsive — Mobile (≤ 640px) ─────────────────────── */
+@media (max-width: 640px) {
+  h1 { font-size: 1.875rem; }
+
+  /* Navbar */
+  .navbar-links {
+    display: none;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    align-items: flex-start;
+    gap: 16px;
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 64px;
+    left: 0;
+    right: 0;
+    background: #ffffff;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
+    padding: 20px 24px;
+    z-index: 99;
+  }
+
+  .navbar-links.open { display: flex; }
+
+  .navbar { position: relative; }
+
+  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
+
+  /* Cards: single column */
+  .card-grid {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 24px;
+  }
+
+  .msg-grid {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+  }
+
+  .filter-bar {
+    flex-direction: column;
+    align-items: flex-start;
+  }
+
+  .filter-bar select { width: 100%; }
+
+  .footer-links {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+  }
+
+  .hero-search {
+    flex-direction: column;
+  }
+
+  .hero-search .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
+
+  .search-bar {
+    flex-direction: column;
+    max-width: 100%;
+  }
+
+  .form-page { padding: 36px 20px 60px; }
+
+  .detail-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; }
+
+  .messages-page h1,
+  .search-page h1,
+  .form-page h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
+}
+
+/* ── Responsive — Tablet cards (640px–900px) ────────────── */
+@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 900px) {
+  .card-grid {
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
+    gap: 24px;
+  }
+}
+
+/* ── Comments ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
+.comments-section {
+  max-width: 800px;
+  margin: 40px auto;
+  padding: 0 24px 60px;
+}
+
+.comments-section h2 {
+  font-size: 1.4rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  margin-bottom: 24px;
+  color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.comment-card {
+  border: 1px solid #d1fae5;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  padding: 16px 20px;
+  margin-bottom: 16px;
+  background: #f0fdf4;
+}
+
+.comment-header {
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  align-items: center;
+  margin-bottom: 8px;
+}
+
+.comment-author {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: #166534;
+}
+
+.comment-date {
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  color: #6b7280;
+}
+
+.comment-content {
+  color: #374151;
+  line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.no-comments {
+  color: #6b7280;
+  font-style: italic;
+  margin-bottom: 24px;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper {
+  margin-top: 32px;
+  padding: 24px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1fae5;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  background: #ffffff;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper h3 {
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  margin-bottom: 20px;
+  color: #14532d;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper .form-group {
+  margin-bottom: 16px;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper label {
+  display: block;
+  font-size: 0.875rem;
+  font-weight: 500;
+  margin-bottom: 6px;
+  color: #374151;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper input,
+.comment-form-wrapper textarea {
+  width: 100%;
+  padding: 10px 12px;
+  border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
+  border-radius: 6px;
+  font-family: inherit;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  color: #111827;
+  outline: none;
+  transition: border-color 0.2s;
+}
+
+.comment-form-wrapper input:focus,
+.comment-form-wrapper textarea:focus {
+  border-color: #16a34a;
+}
+
+.field-error {
+  color: #dc2626;
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  margin-top: 4px;
+}
diff --git a/Planteer/main/templates/main/base.html b/Planteer/main/templates/main/base.html
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+++ b/Planteer/main/templates/main/base.html
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+{% load static %}
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+<head>
+  <meta charset="UTF-8" />
+  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
+  <title>{% block title %}Planteer{% endblock %}</title>
+  <link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'main/css/styles.css' %}" />
+</head>
+<body>
+
+  <!-- ── Navbar ─────────────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <nav class="navbar">
+    <div class="navbar-inner">
+      <a href="{% url 'home' %}" class="navbar-logo">Planteer</a>
+
+      <!-- Mobile toggle -->
+      <button class="nav-toggle" id="navToggle" aria-label="Toggle navigation">
+        <span></span>
+        <span></span>
+        <span></span>
+      </button>
+
+      <div class="navbar-links" id="navLinks">
+        <a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}">All Plants</a>
+        <a href="{% url 'contact' %}">Contact Us</a>
+        <a href="{% url 'new_plant' %}" class="btn btn-sm">Add Plant</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </nav>
+
+  <!-- ── Django Flash Messages ──────────────────────────── -->
+  {% if messages %}
+    <div class="messages-container">
+      {% for message in messages %}
+        <div class="message {{ message.tags }}">{{ message }}</div>
+      {% endfor %}
+    </div>
+  {% endif %}
+
+  <!-- ── Page Content ───────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <main>
+    {% block content %}{% endblock %}
+  </main>
+
+  <!-- ── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <footer class="footer">
+    <div class="footer-inner">
+      <div class="footer-brand">
+        <p class="brand-name">Planteer</p>
+        <div class="social-icons">
+          <a href="#" title="Twitter">𝕏</a>
+          <a href="#" title="Instagram">◎</a>
+          <a href="#" title="Facebook">f</a>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      <div class="footer-links">
+        <div class="footer-col">
+          <h4>Explore</h4>
+          <ul>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}">All Plants</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'search' %}">Search</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'new_plant' %}">Add Plant</a></li>
+          </ul>
+        </div>
+        <div class="footer-col">
+          <h4>Categories</h4>
+          <ul>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}?category=TREE">Trees</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}?category=FLOWER">Flowers</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}?category=HERB">Herbs</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}?category=FRUIT">Fruits</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}?category=VEGETABLE">Vegetables</a></li>
+          </ul>
+        </div>
+        <div class="footer-col">
+          <h4>Company</h4>
+          <ul>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'home' %}">Home</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'contact' %}">Contact</a></li>
+            <li><a href="{% url 'messages_list' %}">Messages</a></li>
+          </ul>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </footer>
+
+  <!-- Simple mobile nav toggle (no JS framework) -->
+  <script>
+    const toggle = document.getElementById('navToggle');
+    const links  = document.getElementById('navLinks');
+    if (toggle && links) {
+      toggle.addEventListener('click', function () {
+        links.classList.toggle('open');
+      });
+    }
+  </script>
+
+</body>
+</html>
diff --git a/Planteer/main/templates/main/contact.html b/Planteer/main/templates/main/contact.html
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+++ b/Planteer/main/templates/main/contact.html
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+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Contact Us — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="contact-section">
+
+  <!-- Left: form -->
+  <div class="contact-left">
+    <h1>Contact us</h1>
+    <p class="contact-subheading">Have a question or suggestion? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</p>
+
+    <form method="post" novalidate>
+      {% csrf_token %}
+
+      <div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;">
+        <div class="form-group">
+          <label for="{{ form.first_name.id_for_label }}">First Name</label>
+          {{ form.first_name }}
+          {{ form.first_name.errors }}
+        </div>
+        <div class="form-group">
+          <label for="{{ form.last_name.id_for_label }}">Last Name</label>
+          {{ form.last_name }}
+          {{ form.last_name.errors }}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <div class="form-group">
+        <label for="{{ form.email.id_for_label }}">Email Address</label>
+        {{ form.email }}
+        {{ form.email.errors }}
+      </div>
+
+      <div class="form-group">
+        <label for="{{ form.message.id_for_label }}">Message</label>
+        {{ form.message }}
+        {{ form.message.errors }}
+      </div>
+
+      <button type="submit" class="btn">Send Message</button>
+    </form>
+  </div>
+
+  <!-- Right: decorative image -->
+  <div class="contact-right">
+    <div class="img-placeholder">🌿</div>
+  </div>
+
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/main/templates/main/home.html b/Planteer/main/templates/main/home.html
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+++ b/Planteer/main/templates/main/home.html
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+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Planteer — Plant Database For Plant Lovers{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+
+  <!-- ── Hero ───────────────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <section>
+    <div class="hero">
+      <div class="hero-text">
+        <h1>Planteer &mdash; Plant Database For Plants Lovers</h1>
+        <form class="hero-search" action="{% url 'search' %}" method="get">
+          <input
+            type="text"
+            name="q"
+            placeholder="Search plants by name or description..."
+            aria-label="Search plants"
+          />
+          <button type="submit" class="btn">Search</button>
+        </form>
+      </div>
+      <div class="hero-img">
+        {% if latest_plants and latest_plants.0.image %}
+          <img src="{{ latest_plants.0.image.url }}" alt="Featured plant" />
+        {% else %}
+          <div class="hero-img-placeholder">🌿 Planteer</div>
+        {% endif %}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </section>
+
+  <!-- ── Latest Plants ──────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <section class="plants-section">
+    <div class="section-header">
+      <h2>Plants</h2>
+      <a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}" class="more-link">More &rarr;</a>
+    </div>
+    <p class="section-subheading">Learn more about plants</p>
+
+    {% if latest_plants %}
+      <div class="card-grid">
+        {% for plant in latest_plants %}
+          <div class="plant-card">
+            <a href="{% url 'plant_detail' plant.id %}">
+              {% if plant.image %}
+                <img class="card-img" src="{{ plant.image.url }}" alt="{{ plant.name }}" />
+              {% else %}
+                <div class="card-img-placeholder">No image</div>
+              {% endif %}
+              <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="card-name">{{ plant.name }}</p>
+                <p class="card-about">{{ plant.about }}</p>
+                <p class="card-category">{{ plant.get_category_display }}</p>
+              </div>
+            </a>
+          </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+      </div>
+    {% else %}
+      <div class="empty-state">
+        <p>No plants yet. <a href="{% url 'new_plant' %}" style="text-decoration:underline;">Add the first one!</a></p>
+      </div>
+    {% endif %}
+  </section>
+
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/main/templates/main/messages.html b/Planteer/main/templates/main/messages.html
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index 0000000..b3af53b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/main/templates/main/messages.html
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+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Messages from Users — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="messages-page">
+  <h1>Messages from Users</h1>
+
+  {% if contact_messages %}
+    <div class="msg-grid">
+      {% for msg in contact_messages %}
+        <div class="msg-card">
+          <div class="msg-card-header">
+            <div class="user-icon">👤</div>
+            <div class="msg-card-meta">
+              <p class="full-name">{{ msg.first_name }} {{ msg.last_name }}</p>
+              <p class="email-link"><a href="mailto:{{ msg.email }}">{{ msg.email }}</a></p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div class="msg-card-body">
+            <p>{{ msg.message }}</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      {% endfor %}
+    </div>
+  {% else %}
+    <div class="msg-empty">
+      <p>No messages yet. Be the first to <a href="{% url 'contact' %}" style="text-decoration:underline;">reach out</a>!</p>
+    </div>
+  {% endif %}
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/main/tests.py b/Planteer/main/tests.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/tests.py
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+from django.test import TestCase
+
+# Create your tests here.
diff --git a/Planteer/main/urls.py b/Planteer/main/urls.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/urls.py
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+from django.urls import path
+from . import views
+
+urlpatterns = [
+    path('', views.home, name='home'),
+    path('contact/', views.contact, name='contact'),
+    path('contact/messages/', views.messages_list, name='messages_list'),
+]
diff --git a/Planteer/main/views.py b/Planteer/main/views.py
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+++ b/Planteer/main/views.py
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+from django.shortcuts import render, redirect
+from django.contrib import messages
+from .forms import ContactForm
+from .models import Contact
+from plants.models import Plant
+
+
+def home(request):
+    latest_plants = Plant.objects.all()[:3]
+    return render(request, 'main/home.html', {'latest_plants': latest_plants})
+
+
+def contact(request):
+    if request.method == 'POST':
+        form = ContactForm(request.POST)
+        if form.is_valid():
+            form.save()
+            messages.success(request, 'Your message has been sent successfully!')
+            return redirect('contact')
+        else:
+            messages.error(request, 'Please correct the errors below.')
+    else:
+        form = ContactForm()
+    return render(request, 'main/contact.html', {'form': form})
+
+
+def messages_list(request):
+    contact_messages = Contact.objects.all()
+    return render(request, 'main/messages.html', {'contact_messages': contact_messages})
diff --git a/Planteer/manage.py b/Planteer/manage.py
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+++ b/Planteer/manage.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+"""Django's command-line utility for administrative tasks."""
+import os
+import sys
+
+
+def main():
+    """Run administrative tasks."""
+    os.environ.setdefault('DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE', 'Planteer.settings')
+    try:
+        from django.core.management import execute_from_command_line
+    except ImportError as exc:
+        raise ImportError(
+            "Couldn't import Django. Are you sure it's installed and "
+            "available on your PYTHONPATH environment variable? Did you "
+            "forget to activate a virtual environment?"
+        ) from exc
+    execute_from_command_line(sys.argv)
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    main()
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diff --git a/Planteer/plants/__init__.py b/Planteer/plants/__init__.py
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diff --git a/Planteer/plants/admin.py b/Planteer/plants/admin.py
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+++ b/Planteer/plants/admin.py
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+from django.contrib import admin
+from .models import Plant, Comment
+
+
+@admin.register(Plant)
+class PlantAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
+    list_display = ('name', 'category', 'is_edible', 'created_at')
+    list_filter = ('category', 'is_edible')
+    search_fields = ('name', 'about', 'used_for')
+
+
+@admin.register(Comment)
+class CommentAdmin(admin.ModelAdmin):
+    list_display = ('name', 'plant', 'created_at')
+    list_filter = ('plant',)
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/apps.py b/Planteer/plants/apps.py
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+++ b/Planteer/plants/apps.py
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+from django.apps import AppConfig
+
+
+class PlantsConfig(AppConfig):
+    name = 'plants'
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/forms.py b/Planteer/plants/forms.py
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+++ b/Planteer/plants/forms.py
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+from django import forms
+from .models import Plant, Comment
+
+
+class PlantForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    class Meta:
+        model = Plant
+        fields = ['name', 'about', 'used_for', 'image', 'category', 'is_edible']
+        widgets = {
+            'name': forms.TextInput(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Plant name',
+                'required': True,
+                'minlength': '2',
+            }),
+            'about': forms.Textarea(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Describe the plant...',
+                'required': True,
+                'rows': 4,
+            }),
+            'used_for': forms.Textarea(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'What is this plant used for?',
+                'required': True,
+                'rows': 3,
+            }),
+            'category': forms.Select(attrs={
+                'required': True,
+            }),
+        }
+
+    def clean_name(self):
+        name = self.cleaned_data.get('name', '').strip()
+        if len(name) < 2:
+            raise forms.ValidationError("Plant name must be at least 2 characters.")
+        return name
+
+
+class CommentForm(forms.ModelForm):
+    class Meta:
+        model = Comment
+        fields = ['name', 'content']
+        widgets = {
+            'name': forms.TextInput(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Your name',
+            }),
+            'content': forms.Textarea(attrs={
+                'placeholder': 'Leave your feedback...',
+                'rows': 3,
+            }),
+        }
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/management/__init__.py b/Planteer/plants/management/__init__.py
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diff --git a/Planteer/plants/management/commands/seed_plants.py b/Planteer/plants/management/commands/seed_plants.py
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+++ b/Planteer/plants/management/commands/seed_plants.py
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+"""
+Management command to seed the database with sample plant data.
+
+Usage:
+    python manage.py seed_plants
+
+Clears all existing plants and inserts ~10 fresh samples with images
+downloaded from Unsplash (free, no attribution required for seed use).
+
+NOTE: pip install Pillow is required for ImageField support.
+NOTE: An internet connection is needed on first run to fetch images.
+"""
+import os
+import urllib.request
+from django.core.management.base import BaseCommand
+from django.core.files.base import ContentFile
+from plants.models import Plant
+
+
+PLANTS_DATA = [
+    {
+        'name': 'Olive Tree',
+        'about': (
+            'The olive tree (Olea europaea) is one of the oldest cultivated trees in the world, '
+            'native to the Mediterranean basin. It is an evergreen tree known for its gnarled trunk, '
+            'silver-green leaves, and small, oval fruits. Olive trees can live for thousands of years '
+            'and are a symbol of peace, wisdom, and longevity.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Olive oil production, table olives, traditional medicine, woodworking, '
+            'and as an ornamental landscape tree.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.TREE,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598512752271-33f913a5af13?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'olive_tree.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Date Palm',
+        'about': (
+            'The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a flowering plant species in the palm family '
+            'cultivated for its sweet, edible fruits. It thrives in hot, arid climates and has been '
+            'a staple food source in the Middle East and North Africa for thousands of years. '
+            'It can grow up to 30 metres tall.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Fruit production (dates), sugar extraction, palm frond weaving, timber, '
+            'and traditional medicine.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.TREE,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509316785289-025f5b846b35?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'date_palm.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Rose',
+        'about': (
+            'The rose (Rosa) is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa in the family '
+            'Rosaceae. Roses are renowned for their beauty and fragrance. There are over 300 species '
+            'and thousands of cultivars. They grow as shrubs, climbers, and trailing plants, with '
+            'blooms in nearly every colour.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Ornamental gardening, perfume and essential oil extraction (rose water, attar of roses), '
+            'culinary decoration, and gift-giving.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FLOWER,
+        'is_edible': False,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518895949257-7621c3c786d7?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'rose.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Mint',
+        'about': (
+            'Mint (Mentha) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae. It is an aromatic herb '
+            'known for its refreshing, cool scent and flavour. Mint spreads rapidly via underground '
+            'runners and is found in moist habitats worldwide. Common varieties include spearmint '
+            'and peppermint.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Culinary seasoning (teas, salads, sauces), digestive medicine, oral hygiene products, '
+            'aromatherapy, and insect repellent.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.HERB,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1471193945509-9ad0617afabf?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'mint.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Tomato',
+        'about': (
+            'The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a plant in the nightshade family, native to South '
+            'America. It produces edible, often red, berry-like fruits that are one of the most '
+            'widely consumed vegetables (botanically a fruit) in the world. Tomatoes are rich in '
+            'vitamins C and K, potassium, and lycopene.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Fresh eating, sauces, soups, salads, ketchup, canning, juices, and as a base '
+            'for countless cooked dishes worldwide.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.VEGETABLE,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582284540020-8acbe03f4924?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'tomato.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Watermelon',
+        'about': (
+            'Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species native to tropical and '
+            'subtropical Africa. It produces large, smooth, green-rinded fruits with sweet red or '
+            'yellow flesh, packed with water (about 92%). Watermelons are one of the most popular '
+            'summer fruits worldwide.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Fresh fruit consumption, juices, smoothies, salads, and the seeds are edible when roasted.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FRUIT,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1563114773-84221bd62daa?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'watermelon.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Basil',
+        'about': (
+            'Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae, native to tropical '
+            'regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant highly sensitive to '
+            'cold. Sweet basil is the most commonly grown variety, with fragrant, bright-green leaves '
+            'and small white flowers.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Italian and Asian cuisine (pesto, pasta, salads), herbal teas, aromatherapy, '
+            'and traditional medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory purposes.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.HERB,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'basil.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Cactus',
+        'about': (
+            'Cacti (family Cactaceae) are succulent plants native to the Americas, adapted to '
+            'survive in extremely dry environments. They store water in their thick, fleshy stems '
+            'and are protected by sharp spines. There are over 1,700 species ranging from tiny '
+            'ground-huggers to towering saguaro giants.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Ornamental landscaping and indoor decoration, water storage research, some species '
+            'used in fencing. Prickly pear cactus fruits are edible, though most species are not.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.TREE,
+        'is_edible': False,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1459411621453-7b03977f4bfc?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'cactus.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Lavender',
+        'about': (
+            'Lavender (Lavandula) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint '
+            'family. Native to the Old World, it is best known for its beautiful purple flowers and '
+            'calming fragrance. Lavender thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and is a favourite '
+            'in herb gardens worldwide.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Aromatherapy, essential oils, perfumery, culinary flavouring (baked goods, teas), '
+            'sleep aids, and as an ornamental garden plant.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FLOWER,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1499028344343-cd173ffc68a9?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'lavender.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Sunflower',
+        'about': (
+            'The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a large annual forb native to North America. '
+            'It is known for its large, daisy-like flower head up to 30 cm wide with bright yellow '
+            'petals and a central brown disc. Sunflowers are notably heliotropic in their bud stage, '
+            'tracking the sun across the sky.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Sunflower oil production, edible seeds (snacks, baking), birdseed, '
+            'ornamental gardening, and biofuel research.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FLOWER,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1597848212624-a19eb35e2651?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'sunflower.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Aloe Vera',
+        'about': (
+            'Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe, originally from the Arabian '
+            'Peninsula. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves edged with small teeth. The leaves contain '
+            'a clear gel rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It thrives in dry, tropical, '
+            'and semi-tropical climates and is widely cultivated as an ornamental and medicinal plant.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Skin care and cosmetics (gels, lotions, sunburn relief), traditional medicine, '
+            'dietary supplements, and as an ornamental houseplant.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.HERB,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1567331711402-509c12c41959?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'aloe_vera.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Mango',
+        'about': (
+            'The mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical tree native to South Asia and one of the most '
+            'widely cultivated fruits in the world. It belongs to the cashew family Anacardiaceae. '
+            'Mango trees can grow up to 40 metres tall and live for over 300 years. The fruit ranges '
+            'from green to yellow, orange, or red and has juicy, sweet, aromatic flesh.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Fresh fruit consumption, juices, smoothies, pickles, chutneys, dried fruit snacks, '
+            'and traditional Ayurvedic medicine.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FRUIT,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553279768-865429fa0078?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'mango.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Tulip',
+        'about': (
+            'Tulips (Tulipa) are a genus of spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophytes '
+            'in the lily family Liliaceae. Native to Central Asia, they were brought to Europe in the '
+            '16th century and sparked the famous "Tulip Mania" in the Netherlands. With over 3,000 '
+            'registered cultivars, tulips come in nearly every colour and are one of the world\'s '
+            'most recognised flowers.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Ornamental gardening, cut flower industry, floral arrangements, and symbolic use '
+            'in cultural celebrations and national identity (Netherlands).'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FLOWER,
+        'is_edible': False,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589994965851-a8f479c573a9?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'tulip.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Garlic',
+        'about': (
+            'Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium. '
+            'Native to Central Asia, it has been used as both food and traditional medicine for '
+            'thousands of years. The plant grows to about 1 metre in height and produces a bulb '
+            'made up of individual cloves wrapped in papery skin. Its pungent flavour comes from '
+            'organosulfur compounds, especially allicin.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Culinary seasoning worldwide, antibacterial and antifungal medicine, '
+            'cardiovascular health supplements, and as a natural insect repellent in gardens.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.VEGETABLE,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540148426945-6cf22a6b2383?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'garlic.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Bamboo',
+        'about': (
+            'Bamboo is a subfamily of flowering perennial evergreen plants in the grass family Poaceae. '
+            'It is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, with some species growing up to 91 cm '
+            'per day. There are over 1,400 bamboo species found across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. '
+            'Despite its grass classification, bamboo can reach heights of over 30 metres.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Construction and flooring, furniture, paper production, edible shoots (bamboo shoots), '
+            'musical instruments, and sustainable packaging material.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.TREE,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509909756405-be0199881695?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'bamboo.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Strawberry',
+        'about': (
+            'The garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a widely grown hybrid species of the '
+            'genus Fragaria, first bred in Brittany, France, in the 1750s. It is cultivated worldwide '
+            'for its heart-shaped, bright red, juicy fruit. The plant is a low-growing perennial '
+            'that spreads via runners, producing small white flowers before fruiting.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Fresh eating, jams, jellies, juices, desserts, ice cream, and as a flavouring '
+            'in confectionery and cosmetics.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.FRUIT,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464965911861-746a04b4bca6?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'strawberry.jpg',
+    },
+    {
+        'name': 'Rosemary',
+        'about': (
+            'Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant evergreen '
+            'herb native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the mint family Lamiaceae and '
+            'grows as a woody shrub with needle-like leaves and small blue, pink, or white flowers. '
+            'It has been used in cooking and medicine since ancient times.'
+        ),
+        'used_for': (
+            'Culinary seasoning for meats, breads, and soups; herbal medicine for memory and '
+            'circulation; aromatherapy; and as a garden ornamental.'
+        ),
+        'category': Plant.Category.HERB,
+        'is_edible': True,
+        'image_url': 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604480133435-25b86862d276?w=800&q=80',
+        'image_filename': 'rosemary.jpg',
+    },
+]
+
+
+class Command(BaseCommand):
+    help = 'Seed the database with sample plant data (clears existing plants first).'
+
+    def handle(self, *args, **options):
+        self.stdout.write('Clearing existing plants...')
+        Plant.objects.all().delete()
+
+        media_plants_dir = os.path.join('media', 'plants')
+        os.makedirs(media_plants_dir, exist_ok=True)
+
+        for data in PLANTS_DATA:
+            self.stdout.write(f"  Adding {data['name']}...")
+            filename = data['image_filename']
+            local_path = os.path.join(media_plants_dir, filename)
+
+            # Download image if not already cached
+            if not os.path.exists(local_path):
+                try:
+                    req = urllib.request.Request(
+                        data['image_url'],
+                        headers={'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0 (PlanteerSeeder/1.0)'}
+                    )
+                    with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=15) as response:
+                        img_data = response.read()
+                    with open(local_path, 'wb') as f:
+                        f.write(img_data)
+                    self.stdout.write(f"    Downloaded image for {data['name']}")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.stdout.write(
+                        self.style.WARNING(f"    Could not download image for {data['name']}: {e}")
+                    )
+                    img_data = None
+
+            plant = Plant(
+                name=data['name'],
+                about=data['about'],
+                used_for=data['used_for'],
+                category=data['category'],
+                is_edible=data['is_edible'],
+            )
+
+            if os.path.exists(local_path):
+                with open(local_path, 'rb') as f:
+                    plant.image.save(filename, ContentFile(f.read()), save=False)
+
+            plant.save()
+
+        count = Plant.objects.count()
+        self.stdout.write(self.style.SUCCESS(f'\nDone! {count} plants seeded successfully.'))
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/migrations/0001_initial.py b/Planteer/plants/migrations/0001_initial.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0d20552
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/migrations/0001_initial.py
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# Generated by Django 6.0.4 on 2026-04-18 22:46
+
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    initial = True
+
+    dependencies = [
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='Plant',
+            fields=[
+                ('id', models.BigAutoField(auto_created=True, primary_key=True, serialize=False, verbose_name='ID')),
+                ('name', models.CharField(max_length=200)),
+                ('about', models.TextField()),
+                ('used_for', models.TextField()),
+                ('image', models.ImageField(upload_to='plants/')),
+                ('category', models.CharField(choices=[('TREE', 'Tree'), ('FRUIT', 'Fruit'), ('VEGETABLE', 'Vegetable'), ('FLOWER', 'Flower'), ('HERB', 'Herb')], max_length=20)),
+                ('is_edible', models.BooleanField(default=False)),
+                ('created_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)),
+            ],
+            options={
+                'ordering': ['-created_at'],
+            },
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/migrations/0002_comment.py b/Planteer/plants/migrations/0002_comment.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..80930bc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/migrations/0002_comment.py
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+# Generated by Django 6.0.4 on 2026-04-25 10:17
+
+import django.db.models.deletion
+from django.db import migrations, models
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('plants', '0001_initial'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='Comment',
+            fields=[
+                ('id', models.BigAutoField(auto_created=True, primary_key=True, serialize=False, verbose_name='ID')),
+                ('name', models.CharField(max_length=100)),
+                ('content', models.TextField()),
+                ('created_at', models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)),
+                ('plant', models.ForeignKey(on_delete=django.db.models.deletion.CASCADE, related_name='comments', to='plants.plant')),
+            ],
+            options={
+                'ordering': ['-created_at'],
+            },
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/migrations/__init__.py b/Planteer/plants/migrations/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/models.py b/Planteer/plants/models.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4fa511c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/models.py
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+from django.db import models
+
+
+class Plant(models.Model):
+    class Category(models.TextChoices):
+        TREE = 'TREE', 'Tree'
+        FRUIT = 'FRUIT', 'Fruit'
+        VEGETABLE = 'VEGETABLE', 'Vegetable'
+        FLOWER = 'FLOWER', 'Flower'
+        HERB = 'HERB', 'Herb'
+
+    name = models.CharField(max_length=200)
+    about = models.TextField()
+    used_for = models.TextField()
+    # NOTE: pip install Pillow is required for ImageField support
+    image = models.ImageField(upload_to='plants/')
+    category = models.CharField(max_length=20, choices=Category.choices)
+    is_edible = models.BooleanField(default=False)
+    created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return self.name
+
+    class Meta:
+        ordering = ['-created_at']
+
+
+class Comment(models.Model):
+    plant = models.ForeignKey(Plant, on_delete=models.CASCADE, related_name='comments')
+    name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
+    content = models.TextField()
+    created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
+
+    def __str__(self):
+        return f"{self.name} on {self.plant.name}"
+
+    class Meta:
+        ordering = ['-created_at']
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/all_plants.html b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/all_plants.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a6e6f70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/all_plants.html
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}All Plants — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+
+  <div class="page-header">
+    <h1>All Plants</h1>
+  </div>
+
+  <div class="all-plants-grid">
+    <!-- ── Filter Form ─────────────────────────────────── -->
+    <form class="filter-bar" method="get" action="{% url 'all_plants' %}">
+      <select name="category" aria-label="Filter by category">
+        <option value="">All Categories</option>
+        {% for value, label in categories %}
+          <option value="{{ value }}" {% if selected_category == value %}selected{% endif %}>
+            {{ label }}
+          </option>
+        {% endfor %}
+      </select>
+
+      <label class="checkbox-inline">
+        <input
+          type="checkbox"
+          name="is_edible"
+          value="true"
+          {% if selected_edible == 'true' %}checked{% endif %}
+        />
+        Edible only
+      </label>
+
+      <button type="submit" class="btn btn-sm">Apply</button>
+
+      {% if selected_category or selected_edible %}
+        <a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline">Clear</a>
+      {% endif %}
+    </form>
+
+    <!-- ── Plant Grid ──────────────────────────────────── -->
+    {% if plants %}
+      <div class="card-grid">
+        {% for plant in plants %}
+          <div class="plant-card">
+            <a href="{% url 'plant_detail' plant.id %}">
+              {% if plant.image %}
+                <img class="card-img" src="{{ plant.image.url }}" alt="{{ plant.name }}" />
+              {% else %}
+                <div class="card-img-placeholder">No image</div>
+              {% endif %}
+              <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="card-name">{{ plant.name }}</p>
+                <p class="card-about">{{ plant.about }}</p>
+                <p class="card-category">{{ plant.get_category_display }}</p>
+              </div>
+            </a>
+          </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+      </div>
+    {% else %}
+      <div class="empty-state">
+        <p>No plants match your filters.</p>
+      </div>
+    {% endif %}
+  </div>
+
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/new_plant.html b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/new_plant.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..23fab88
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/new_plant.html
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Add New Plant — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="form-page">
+  <h1>Add New Plant</h1>
+  <p class="form-subtitle">Fill in the details below to add a new plant to the database.</p>
+
+  <form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" novalidate>
+    {% csrf_token %}
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.name.id_for_label }}">Plant Name</label>
+      {{ form.name }}
+      {{ form.name.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.category.id_for_label }}">Category</label>
+      {{ form.category }}
+      {{ form.category.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.about.id_for_label }}">About</label>
+      {{ form.about }}
+      {{ form.about.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.used_for.id_for_label }}">Used For</label>
+      {{ form.used_for }}
+      {{ form.used_for.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.image.id_for_label }}">Plant Image</label>
+      {{ form.image }}
+      {{ form.image.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="checkbox-row">
+      {{ form.is_edible }}
+      <label for="{{ form.is_edible.id_for_label }}">This plant is edible</label>
+      {{ form.is_edible.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <button type="submit" class="btn">Add Plant</button>
+  </form>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/plant_detail.html b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/plant_detail.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..33d3e75
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/plant_detail.html
@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}{{ plant.name }} — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+
+  <!-- ── Plant Detail ───────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <div class="detail-section">
+    <!-- Left: image -->
+    <div>
+      {% if plant.image %}
+        <img class="detail-img" src="{{ plant.image.url }}" alt="{{ plant.name }}" />
+      {% else %}
+        <div class="detail-img-placeholder">No image available</div>
+      {% endif %}
+    </div>
+
+    <!-- Right: info -->
+    <div class="detail-info">
+      <p class="detail-category">{{ plant.get_category_display }}</p>
+      <h1>{{ plant.name }}</h1>
+
+      <h3>About</h3>
+      <p>{{ plant.about }}</p>
+
+      <h3>Is Edible</h3>
+      <p>
+        {% if plant.is_edible %}
+          <span class="edible-badge edible-yes">Yes — Edible</span>
+        {% else %}
+          <span class="edible-badge edible-no">No — Not Edible</span>
+        {% endif %}
+      </p>
+
+      <h3>Used For</h3>
+      <p>{{ plant.used_for }}</p>
+
+      <div class="detail-actions">
+        <a href="{% url 'update_plant' plant.id %}" class="btn btn-sm btn-outline">Edit</a>
+        <a
+          href="{% url 'delete_plant' plant.id %}"
+          class="btn btn-sm btn-danger"
+          onclick="return confirm('Delete {{ plant.name }}? This cannot be undone.');"
+        >Delete</a>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+
+  <!-- ── Related Plants ────────────────────────────────── -->
+  {% if related_plants %}
+    <hr class="divider" />
+    <div class="related-section">
+      <h2>Related Plants</h2>
+      <div class="card-grid">
+        {% for rplant in related_plants %}
+          <div class="plant-card">
+            <a href="{% url 'plant_detail' rplant.id %}">
+              {% if rplant.image %}
+                <img class="card-img" src="{{ rplant.image.url }}" alt="{{ rplant.name }}" />
+              {% else %}
+                <div class="card-img-placeholder">No image</div>
+              {% endif %}
+              <div class="card-body">
+                <p class="card-name">{{ rplant.name }}</p>
+                <p class="card-about">{{ rplant.about }}</p>
+                <p class="card-category">{{ rplant.get_category_display }}</p>
+              </div>
+            </a>
+          </div>
+        {% endfor %}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  {% endif %}
+
+  <!-- ── Comments ──────────────────────────────────────── -->
+  <hr class="divider" />
+  <div class="comments-section">
+
+    <h2>Comments ({{ comments.count }})</h2>
+
+    {% if comments %}
+      {% for comment in comments %}
+        <div class="comment-card">
+          <div class="comment-header">
+            <span class="comment-author">{{ comment.name }}</span>
+            <span class="comment-date">{{ comment.created_at|date:"N j, Y" }}</span>
+          </div>
+          <p class="comment-content">{{ comment.content }}</p>
+        </div>
+      {% endfor %}
+    {% else %}
+      <p class="no-comments">No comments yet. Be the first to leave feedback!</p>
+    {% endif %}
+
+    <!-- Add a comment form -->
+    <div class="comment-form-wrapper">
+      <h3>Leave a Comment</h3>
+      <form method="post">
+        {% csrf_token %}
+        <div class="form-group">
+          <label for="{{ comment_form.name.id_for_label }}">Your Name</label>
+          {{ comment_form.name }}
+          {% if comment_form.name.errors %}
+            <p class="field-error">{{ comment_form.name.errors.0 }}</p>
+          {% endif %}
+        </div>
+        <div class="form-group">
+          <label for="{{ comment_form.content.id_for_label }}">Feedback</label>
+          {{ comment_form.content }}
+          {% if comment_form.content.errors %}
+            <p class="field-error">{{ comment_form.content.errors.0 }}</p>
+          {% endif %}
+        </div>
+        <button type="submit" class="btn">Submit Comment</button>
+      </form>
+    </div>
+
+  </div>
+
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/search.html b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/search.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7a2e3eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/search.html
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Search Results — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="search-page">
+  <h1>Search Results</h1>
+
+  <form class="search-bar" action="{% url 'search' %}" method="get">
+    <input
+      type="text"
+      name="q"
+      value="{{ query }}"
+      placeholder="Search by plant name or description..."
+      required
+      minlength="1"
+      aria-label="Search plants"
+    />
+    <button type="submit" class="btn">Search</button>
+  </form>
+
+  {% if query %}
+    <p class="search-results-count">
+      {% if plants %}
+        {{ plants|length }} result{{ plants|length|pluralize }} for &ldquo;{{ query }}&rdquo;
+      {% else %}
+        No results for &ldquo;{{ query }}&rdquo;
+      {% endif %}
+    </p>
+  {% endif %}
+
+  {% if plants %}
+    <div class="card-grid">
+      {% for plant in plants %}
+        <div class="plant-card">
+          <a href="{% url 'plant_detail' plant.id %}">
+            {% if plant.image %}
+              <img class="card-img" src="{{ plant.image.url }}" alt="{{ plant.name }}" />
+            {% else %}
+              <div class="card-img-placeholder">No image</div>
+            {% endif %}
+            <div class="card-body">
+              <p class="card-name">{{ plant.name }}</p>
+              <p class="card-about">{{ plant.about }}</p>
+              <p class="card-category">{{ plant.get_category_display }}</p>
+            </div>
+          </a>
+        </div>
+      {% endfor %}
+    </div>
+  {% elif query %}
+    <div class="empty-state">
+      <p>No plants found. <a href="{% url 'all_plants' %}" style="text-decoration:underline;">Browse all plants</a></p>
+    </div>
+  {% endif %}
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/update_plant.html b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/update_plant.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..17e5b10
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/templates/plants/update_plant.html
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+{% extends 'main/base.html' %}
+
+{% block title %}Edit {{ plant.name }} — Planteer{% endblock %}
+
+{% block content %}
+<div class="form-page">
+  <h1>Edit Plant</h1>
+  <p class="form-subtitle">Update the details for <strong>{{ plant.name }}</strong>.</p>
+
+  <form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data" novalidate>
+    {% csrf_token %}
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.name.id_for_label }}">Plant Name</label>
+      {{ form.name }}
+      {{ form.name.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.category.id_for_label }}">Category</label>
+      {{ form.category }}
+      {{ form.category.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.about.id_for_label }}">About</label>
+      {{ form.about }}
+      {{ form.about.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.used_for.id_for_label }}">Used For</label>
+      {{ form.used_for }}
+      {{ form.used_for.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-group">
+      <label for="{{ form.image.id_for_label }}">Plant Image</label>
+      {% if plant.image %}
+        <div class="current-image-preview">
+          <img src="{{ plant.image.url }}" alt="Current image of {{ plant.name }}" />
+          <p>Current image — upload a new one to replace it</p>
+        </div>
+      {% endif %}
+      {{ form.image }}
+      {{ form.image.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="checkbox-row">
+      {{ form.is_edible }}
+      <label for="{{ form.is_edible.id_for_label }}">This plant is edible</label>
+      {{ form.is_edible.errors }}
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="form-actions">
+      <button type="submit" class="btn">Save Changes</button>
+      <a href="{% url 'plant_detail' plant.id %}" class="btn btn-outline">Cancel</a>
+    </div>
+  </form>
+</div>
+{% endblock %}
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/tests.py b/Planteer/plants/tests.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7ce503c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/tests.py
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+from django.test import TestCase
+
+# Create your tests here.
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/urls.py b/Planteer/plants/urls.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d9a8ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/urls.py
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+from django.urls import path
+from . import views
+
+urlpatterns = [
+    path('all/', views.all_plants, name='all_plants'),
+    path('<int:plant_id>/detail/', views.plant_detail, name='plant_detail'),
+    path('new/', views.new_plant, name='new_plant'),
+    path('<int:plant_id>/update/', views.update_plant, name='update_plant'),
+    path('<int:plant_id>/delete/', views.delete_plant, name='delete_plant'),
+    path('search/', views.search, name='search'),
+]
diff --git a/Planteer/plants/views.py b/Planteer/plants/views.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8d933e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Planteer/plants/views.py
@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+from django.shortcuts import render, get_object_or_404, redirect
+from django.contrib import messages
+from .models import Plant
+from .forms import PlantForm, CommentForm
+
+
+def all_plants(request):
+    plants = Plant.objects.all()
+    category = request.GET.get('category', '')
+    is_edible = request.GET.get('is_edible', '')
+
+    if category:
+        plants = plants.filter(category=category)
+    if is_edible == 'true':
+        plants = plants.filter(is_edible=True)
+    elif is_edible == 'false':
+        plants = plants.filter(is_edible=False)
+
+    categories = Plant.Category.choices
+    return render(request, 'plants/all_plants.html', {
+        'plants': plants,
+        'categories': categories,
+        'selected_category': category,
+        'selected_edible': is_edible,
+    })
+
+
+def plant_detail(request, plant_id):
+    plant = get_object_or_404(Plant, id=plant_id)
+    related_plants = Plant.objects.filter(category=plant.category).exclude(id=plant_id)[:3]
+    comments = plant.comments.all()
+
+    if request.method == 'POST':
+        comment_form = CommentForm(request.POST)
+        if comment_form.is_valid():
+            comment = comment_form.save(commit=False)
+            comment.plant = plant
+            comment.save()
+            messages.success(request, 'Your comment has been added!')
+            return redirect('plant_detail', plant_id=plant.id)
+        else:
+            messages.error(request, 'Please correct the errors below.')
+    else:
+        comment_form = CommentForm()
+
+    return render(request, 'plants/plant_detail.html', {
+        'plant': plant,
+        'related_plants': related_plants,
+        'comments': comments,
+        'comment_form': comment_form,
+    })
+
+
+def new_plant(request):
+    if request.method == 'POST':
+        form = PlantForm(request.POST, request.FILES)
+        if form.is_valid():
+            plant = form.save()
+            messages.success(request, f'"{plant.name}" has been added successfully!')
+            return redirect('plant_detail', plant_id=plant.id)
+        else:
+            messages.error(request, 'Please correct the errors below.')
+    else:
+        form = PlantForm()
+    return render(request, 'plants/new_plant.html', {'form': form})
+
+
+def update_plant(request, plant_id):
+    plant = get_object_or_404(Plant, id=plant_id)
+    if request.method == 'POST':
+        form = PlantForm(request.POST, request.FILES, instance=plant)
+        if form.is_valid():
+            form.save()
+            messages.success(request, f'"{plant.name}" has been updated successfully!')
+            return redirect('plant_detail', plant_id=plant.id)
+        else:
+            messages.error(request, 'Please correct the errors below.')
+    else:
+        form = PlantForm(instance=plant)
+    return render(request, 'plants/update_plant.html', {'form': form, 'plant': plant})
+
+
+def delete_plant(request, plant_id):
+    plant = get_object_or_404(Plant, id=plant_id)
+    name = plant.name
+    plant.delete()
+    messages.success(request, f'"{name}" has been deleted.')
+    return redirect('all_plants')
+
+
+def search(request):
+    query = request.GET.get('q', '').strip()
+    plants = Plant.objects.none()
+    if query:
+        plants = (
+            Plant.objects.filter(name__icontains=query) |
+            Plant.objects.filter(about__icontains=query)
+        ).distinct()
+    return render(request, 'plants/search.html', {'plants': plants, 'query': query})