Botanic Wonders in Kew Gardens Imagine being able to enjoy the splendours of the tropics, arid desert, savannah, and more in a single day without ever having to travel. In fact, that’s precisely what you’ll discover when you visit the Princess of Wales Conservatory at the famous botanical wonderland Kew Gardens. This greenhouse conservatory is an excellent location to visit,Continue reading “Botanic Wonders in Kew Gardens”
Which Lilies are actual Lilies? Did the title have you feeling a bit confused? As it turns out, “Lily” is not only a popular girl’s name but also a favourite of many flower species. It is quite common for the term “Lily” to appear in the names of many attractive flowering plants you see in bouquets or cultivated as ornamentalContinue reading “Which Lilies are actual Lilies?”
The Art of Bonsai: Beautiful, but is it Brutal? The Japanese word “bonsai” can be literally translated into “planted in a container.” Its long history stretches back over a thousand years and takes root in the ancient Chinese horticulture tradition called penjing. Aspects of this art form were later reshaped in the light of Japanese Zen Buddhism, creating a new aesthetically refined piece with deepContinue reading “The Art of Bonsai: Beautiful, but is it Brutal?”
Mr Lincoln Rose: elegance in a deep red shade The rose is not known as the “queen of flowers” for no reason. There are rarely any other plants that can compete with the elegant beauty and magnificent hue of its bloom. The world is flush with countless rose species and varieties. However, with its universally recognized symbolism, the red rose has to be amongContinue reading “Mr Lincoln Rose: elegance in a deep red shade”
Aloe vera smoothie for your garden Aloe vera has gained widespread popularity in the beauty and health community for a long time. It has been used for many years as a superb soothing moisturizer in skincare products or as a healing agent for sunburns and other skin irritations. Aloe vera contains a high concentration of nutrients, enzymes, and antioxidants. All areContinue reading “Aloe vera smoothie for your garden”
Growing Orchids in Leca If you’re unfamiliar with Leca, the term is short for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate. In easier terms, they are pebble-like clay balls that have been baked at a high temperature till they crack and pop like popcorn. The high temperature helps harden the outside while simultaneously creating thousands of microscopic pores and a semi-hollow coreContinue reading “Growing Orchids in Leca”
Tillandsia: Plants that live on air How do they even manage to stay alive…on air? Since tillandsias get most of their water and nutrients from the surrounding air, they are often called “air plants.” One thing that makes air plants so unique from other plants is that they don’t need soil to grow. Also, the roots of air plants are not designed toContinue reading “Tillandsia: Plants that live on air”
Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation The arrival of spring prompts gardeners to start planning for the next planting season. If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably picked out the plants you want to grow this season and already started planning your spring garden in your head. But before we can plant any of the seeds or seedlings in the soil, aContinue reading “Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation”
Hydrangeas, soulmates of the heavy rains The first thing that springs to mind when people think of Japan is the bright and beautiful cherry blossoms, commonly called by the name sakura. But there’s another flower whose beauty is almost on par with the sakura but more modest and ethereal: the hydrangea. Japan has always been known to be the home andContinue reading “Hydrangeas, soulmates of the heavy rains”
Sunflowers: great plant companions “Sunny side up!“. Nothing says summer like troops of vibrant and beautiful sunflowers. These bright and cheerful beauties hold their heads high and proud, bearing enormous flower heads that imitate the sun and gracefully follow it throughout the day. In all their bright yellow splendour, sunflowers are a cheery addition to any garden. But sunflowersContinue reading “Sunflowers: great plant companions”
