Parasitic Wasps
A little late for Halloween, but a sketch of the the parasitic wasp. The sub order Apocrita can be easily identified by the narrow...
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growingmangardenin
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
Pin and Thrum on Primroses
Primula vulgaris (Primroses) are a common rosette forming herbaceous perennial, with solitary flowers which rise in clusters during...
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growingmangardenin
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Weed for today, Food of tomorrow
Commonly lurking in many UK ponds is Lemna, better known as Duckweed. A common weed to most. However, this familiar pond dweller is quite...
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growingmangardenin
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Aphids and mosaic virus
Aphids feed through their mouth parts, the labium and proboscis. The labium is is a long tubular organ housing the stylets within a...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
Rusts on plants (Puccinia)
Rusts are one of the most complex plant pathogens, with a diverse range of species estimated in size somewhere between 5000-6000, as well...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
The bizarre Wood Wasp
Unlike other wasp species, the Wood Wasp or Giant Horntail has no clear abdominal segmentation and instead has a long circular body. This...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Xerophytes (Desert plants)
The definition of an xerophyte is a plant adapted to live in desiccated environments, needing very little water. Usually, they grow in...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Earwigs wings and Biomimicry
A notable and defining characteristic of earwigs, aside from their massive pincers, is their unexpected wings. Their short front wings...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Sun and shade leaves
There are numerous growth responses within the physiology and morphology of plant leaves when exposed to different levels of light. These...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Honey Fungus.
Martin Vahl, a Danish mycologist described Armillaria mellea as Agaricus mellea in 1790 , and it is now commonly known as Honey fungus....
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Rose Black spot
Rose black spot is caused by the fungi Diplocarpon rosae, a pathogen that before the 1960's had very little attention because of high...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 25, 2022
- 1 min
True flies and their interesting flying adaptability
Cranefly or Tipulidae, are from the true flies order of Diptera, and not to be mistaken for their 8 legged arachnid friends as captured...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
That's Rhubarb for you
The genus Rheum, commonly known as Rhubarb has a rich historical nomenclature, dating back to ancient times where its root was used as a...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Nematodes
Nematoda includes the largest population of animals on earth, with an estimated million unclassified species. Descriptively, they are...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 5, 2022
- 1 min
Magnolia stellata
The beautiful flowers on Magnolia stellata - a spring white explosion!! Brought in to the UK from Japan in the late 1800's...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
Short history on Oxford Botanic garden
image: Home | Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum (OBGA) is the oldest surviving botanic garden in...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
Rubus fruiticosus
The vibrant autumnal colours of Rubus fruiticosus, or Bramble! Highlighted by the afternoon sunlight hitting the woodland floor. Brambles...
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growingmangardenin
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
ISTANBUL
A sketch of the domed mosque in Istanbul in appreciation of the Ottoman empire, and Islamic style of architecture in Turkey. Islamic...
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growingmangardenin
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
Apiary design
My garden design contribution towards the britishbeekeepers association (#BBKA ) apiary. The dense herbaceous #perennial borders act as...
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growingmangardenin
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
Fatsia Japonica
Fatsia japonica, with its large, glossy palmate, lobed leaves. Generally between 7-9 lobed. Hence the name fatsia, from the word fatsi –...
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