October 29, 2013

Propagating basil from cuttings - experiment results

Remember when I started those basil cuttings? It was 5 weeks ago. You may see it here.
After 4 weeks first tiny root appeared and frankly I was not sure whether it's a root or not. Today, 5 weeks after I am sure my basil cullings are rooting!
In the meantime I was noly adding water, not exchanging with fresh one.


My recommendation is clear. Propagating basil from cuttings works. If you can do it, still this autumn, save your overmatured basil plants by taking cuttings. This way it's possible to enjoy your own basil entire winter.  



October 18, 2013

10 vintage botanical prints - new arrivals


New arrivals of beautiful prints at Natural Atelier. All originate from XV - XVIII century. Each one in the size of A4 – 210 x 297 mm or 8.27 x 11.69 inches.

Do YOU like it ?

Xoxo
Ewa

October 13, 2013

Nature comes to city in delivery truck by Banksy

Banksy brings nature to the streets of New York. Witty idea in delivery truck. According to the author's website, delivery truck appeared last weekend and tours New York City - everyday different place.
Artist turned the truck into a garden oasis, inspired by John Steinbeck's classic novel The Grapes of Wrath.


The audio guide on the artist's website says: "The artist claims to have been inspired to create this piece after listening to a poem by Keats. Sorry, I misread that… the artist was p***** when he made this and it's incomplete."


Photo courtesy of BanksyNY.com

October 10, 2013

Ageing landscaping grass

This beautiful grass was grown long enough. Was it really? This is probably some kind of pennisetum, but who knows how old?
Have you seen it before?


October 4, 2013

4 Photos of Racing Topiary

She saw these bikers and she didn't know what to think... like it or not? It's interesting way of decoration, but why??
What do you think? 

Further recommended reading The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and Shrubs


Further recommended reading The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive Ideas for Training and Shaping Trees and Shrubs
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