Scarlet Pimpernel
One of my favourite flowers, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Nestled and discuised in amongst some elegant Peonies. Quite fitting I think,...
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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 5, 2022
- 1 min
Hedgehogs
Found this little guy underneath an overgrown Anemanthele in a herbaceous border, nestled amongst a nest of Autumn leaves. We created a...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo or Strawberry tree. This unique tree has Strawberry like berries, but is of no relation to Fragaria - to which the name is...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Paying our respects to the Earths Elders
Pinus aristata. The oldest living tree on Earth. Commonly known as the Bristlecone Pine, and given the individual name Methuselah after...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Urban Trees
Urban heat island phenomenon, where buildings and pavements absorb and reflect heat is becoming a heightened problem due to urban...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Green Roofs and living walls
Vertical greening systems are becoming an ever-increasing focus within contemporary architecture due to their ability to decrease run-off...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Black thorn
Black thorn or Prunus spinosa: The producer of Sloe berries. The long horizontal thorns on Blackthorn are actualy modified stems. These...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
Blue Bells
A real rarity at this time of year: The common Blue bell 😜 Hyacinthoides non-scripta. 🌱Covering the ground amongst the trees in a...
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growingmangardenin
- Apr 3, 2022
- 1 min
Tomatoes and Solanaceae
The tender yellow petals on the common Tomato plant: Solanum lycopersicum, before fruiting. Although thought of as a harmless fruit or...
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growingmangardenin
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
Coral spot Nectria cinnabarina
Nectria cinnabarina can be found on the dead branches on a variety of trees and shrubs. This includes a wide range of different host...
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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
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
Dicksonia antarctica frond
The microscopic world on the underside of a Dicksonia antarctica frond. Pteridophytes or Ferns date back to the Carboniferous period –...
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growingmangardenin
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
Polypodium vulgare
The microscopic world on the underside of a Polypodium vulgare frond. Looking directly at the sorus, one can see immature sporangium....
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