Growing a citrus tree from its seeds
Germinating citrus seeds is simple if you follow a few key steps. This step-by-step method makes it easy to grow a young lemon tree, or any other citrus fruit, from its seeds.
Agnès Arber: Drawing to understand plant forms
British botanist, researcher, and author Agnes Arber dedicated her life to exploring the link between science and observation. Her notebooks and books reveal a unique approach to botany, where draw...
The Botanical Garden of Palermo, an ode to Sicilian grandeur
Born in the 18th century during the Age of Enlightenment, Palermo's botanical garden blends scientific rigor with Mediterranean charm. A sunny stroll through ancient greenhouses and the scent of ci...
How to protect your garden tools from rust?
Rust is your garden tools' worst enemy: it eats away at the metal, damages the edge, and shortens the lifespan of your pruning shears, knives, spades, or shears. Good news: it's possible to preven...
Tropical walk at the Jardin des Plantes
Listed as a historic monument since 1993, the Grandes Serres (Great Greenhouses) of the Jardin des Plantes are a must-see for botany enthusiasts and those looking for unique walks in Paris. These s...
The Hori Hori: An Indispensable Tool in the Garden
Whether you are a hobby gardener or a seasoned professional, a good tool can make all the difference. Among the most versatile and effective tools is the Hori Hori knife. This Japanese gardening kn...
A Visit to Kew Gardens: A Botanical Haven
Created in 1759 by Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, the mother of King George III, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in southwest London, on the banks of the River Thames, is one of the lar...
Oleander cuttings 🌸 in water are quite easy, with a good success rate. Here's how to do it: Choose stems that have not had flowers and cut them to 15-20 cm. Remove the bottom leaves , leaving ...
Create your own botanical cyanotypes
You have admired Anna Atkins' cyanotypes and you want to make some too. Here is the method to make your own cyanotypes at home by following the steps in this practical guide. What is a cyanotype...
Is camellia oil effective in protecting pruning shears?
Camellia oil ( Camellia oleifera ) has been used for centuries in Japan to protect steel tools, especially pruning shears. But is it really effective? Why do secateurs rust? Carbon steel pruning sh...
Why did Jardiniste choose Niwaki Japanese tools?
Since its launch in 2020, Jardiniste has been offering a selection of Japanese Niwaki tools online. We also had the opportunity to showcase them in Paris during our Printemps corner in 2022 and dur...
Join Jardiniste from May 30 to June 2, 2024 in an exceptional location: the Villa Windsor park, in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris for Jardins Jardin, the great plant festival.