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Trees and plants

Orange Bark

The colours of this stripped tree trunk caught my eye.  Attractive though it is to look at, this damage, caused by elephants, could bring about the death of the tree […]

Monochrome Barcelona

Today we are taking a peek at a combination of man-made and natural features in Barcelona. The architecture of this beautiful city is so striking, it’s easy to forget about […]

Treetops

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 11 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]

Pumpkins Galore!

Pumpkins are a much loved member of the squash family, Cucurbitaceae. There are actually only four species of squash but many cultivated varieties have been bred from these four.  Here […]
Pumpkins Galore!

WANTED – Giant Custard!

I adore rhubarb and custard. You would certainly need a giant portion of the yellow stuff to go with this Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera manicata).  The leaves can be as much as […]

Fig Leaves

In the  heart of Paris’ Marais district, stands this marvellous fig tree.  Strangely, I had never stopped to think where or how the famous fig leaf of Biblical days grew. […]