Mary Delany's botanical collages
At 72, the English artist Mary Delany created paper-cut flowers of such delicacy that they are mistaken for watercolors. Fragment by fragment, against a black background, she reassembled a paper he...
Picking Summer flowers : how to press them?
Some summer flowers are particularly well-suited to pressing. They take on a new quality - color, texture, transparency - that invites composition. Here are a few examples of flowers to pick and pr...
The Gardening Gesture: Sophie de Roquemaurel
Sitting on her Parisian terrace near the Jardin du Luxembourg, Sophie de Roquemaurel talks to us about the nurturing space she has created there, her rose bushes, and the gardening gestures she enj...
Discover Japanese Gardening Tools
Gardening is an art that requires not only passion and patience, but also quality tools. Japanese gardening tools are among the finest available. They are recognized worldwide for their exceptional...
The Gardening Gesture: Juliette Charpentier-Seguin
Based in the north of Perche, Juliette Charpentier-Seguin shares her gardening gestures, between pruning and cutting flowers, in a garden she is slowly composing.
Why you need Japanese secateurs
A forged Japanese secateur changes the way you cut. Carbon steel blade, immediate balance in hand, a clean cut that respects the plant.
Japanese Secateurs or scissors: which tool for cutting flowers?
Cutting spent or fresh flowers comes down to the same gesture: a clean cut, made with precision. Fine secateurs or scissors let you work without damaging the plant, day after day. Well-chosen tools...
Frankfurt's Palmengarten, a botanical ambition
In Frankfurt, the Palmengarten is home to several large greenhouses, from the Palmenhaus, typical of the 19th century, to the more contemporary Tropicarium. Spaces of glass and light, to be ex...
Exploring the colourful botanical world of Justine Beaussart, floral designer
Our first Botanical Conversation is with Justine Beaussart, floral designer and founder of Nebbia Studio. Her work stands out for its singular varieties, bold colours, and a free, generous style. D...
Agnès Arber: Drawing to understand plant forms
A British botanist, researcher, and author, Agnes Arber spent her life exploring the link between science and observation. Her notebooks and works reveal a unique approach to botany, where drawing ...
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 often appears on steel garden tools, especially after winter or due to exposure to moisture. Regular maintenance is essential to keep them sharp and shiny. Here is how to prevent rust and main...