Botanic gardens and horticulture

Bonsai Tree @ Brisbane Botanic Gardens The Brisbane Botanic Gardens were founded in 1970 and encompass over 52 hectares of gardens with over 20,000 species of plants from Bonsais to cactus and a wide variety of Australian flora (over 27 hectares) as well. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens where established due to the City Botanic Gardens being damaged during multiple floods and have become Brisbane and Queensland’s premier Botanic Gardens. Some of the highlights of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens...Read Full Story

Rangeview Picnic Area @ Mt Coot-tha Mt-Coot-tha Forest is a large natural reserve found around seven kilometres from the heart of Brisbane in the suburb of the same name, Mt Coot-tha. The reserve is the largest Brisbane City Council Reserve and second largest in the Brisbane region to the Brisbane Forest Park which adjoins Mt Coot-tha to the North. The reserve encompasses 1,600 hectares of native bushland and includes lookouts, trails, picnic areas, small waterfalls and more. Mt Coot-tha...Read Full Story

growth at the most well-known orchids in the house: Question golf nuts ? I am new to orchid developing … How do I know if the new plant has a root (growing up) or no matter whether there is a high point My butterfly orchid is often something that is going up. Is it a root or a peak of the bloom Best Answer: Reaction time by Paul H pull it up and play Add your own answer in the comments! I am new to try growing orchids … How do I know if the new plant has a root (growing up) or if...Read Full Story

For growing Vanda orchids all you need is warmth and humidity although a foliar feed is often beneficial. Vandas are tropical orchids that live on trees with the aerial roots hanging free. Simple Growing Method Grow Vandas in a tall cylindrical vase with the roots trailing to the bottom. Wedge the shallow pot holding the crown in the top. In summer fill the vase with tepid water and leave for 25 minutes then pour it all out. Every fortnight add some Orchid food to the water. Grow the Vanda...Read Full Story

In honor of National Public Gardens Day on May 11th, you can get free admission to the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Some sites mention the need of a coupon but the Botanical Garden does not mention the need (if you do want to print one just in case, register here). For more information on free admission to Green Bay Botanical Garden, click here. Our “southern” readers can enjoy free admission to the Gardens of the Fox Cities every day.Read Full Story

Lady Margaret Hall Oxford April 2010 where studying and gardening went hand in hand. But perhaps more gardening than studying. This picture was taken in late March at the University Botanic Gardens Oxford. I’m not sure of the variety, but they remind me of tete a tete. The White betula (Birch) provides an interesting contrast to the lush green of early spring. In the background is the River Cherwell, flowing under Magdalen Bridge Misty Christ Church Meadow Oxford Sunrise at Christ Church...Read Full Story

Some newer tip of Orchid Orchid Care: question from me ? As you can for a Phalaenopsis orchids CareThe plant is about 2 meters high, about 4 or five stalks of growth, of which two currently the flowers bloom, they are a 6-inch-diameter pot in what appears to be a mixture of bark. I’ve noticed that some of the newest flowers die, they seem to rot. Is it as well much water? not adequate light? Im just a beginner at this so take care stuff orchids aiderait.Meilleure reaction was: Response...Read Full Story