The Plant Blog

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Great day at the Botanical Gardens in Tenerife! These gardens were created at the order of Carlos III in the 18th century, and were used to acclimatise tropical and subtropical plants to the spanish climate. These plants were then used to royal gardens. . . . . . #botanicalgardens #gardens #gardening #tropical #tropics #tropicalplants #spain #tenerife #botanical #monstera #fern #exotic #exoticplants #photography #plant #plants #flowerstagram (at Jardín Botánico Puerto De La Cruz) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1TuFeAASVJ/?igshid=nqgsdsab8s41

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Love these flowers of Brillantaisia owariensis! Native to the forest regions of west and central Africa, it is a herbaceous shrub that grows up to 2m in height. . The large flowers and the abundance of them really looks spectacular! . . . . . #plants #plantoftheday #plantphotography #photography #nofilter #flowers #flowerstagram #tropicalplants #tropics #africa #africanature #botanicalgardens #blooms #petals #shrubs #nature (at Jardín Botánico Puerto De La Cruz) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1QkD-2gUBe/?igshid=1w2o3h229acwa

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This fascinating and unusual plant is Manihot grahamii. It is a small tree or shrub from South America. Spectacular architectural foliage! . It is seldom grown in the UK. It is apparently hardy but success rates do differ with growers. Nevertheless, very intriguing plant! . . . . . #plant #plants #plantoftheday #tropical #tropics #foliage #architectural #tropicalplants #tenerife #spain #botanicalgardens #botanic #flowerstagram #interesting (at Jardín Botánico Puerto De La Cruz) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KQNAaAvxj/?igshid=7d16v8bsnzxu

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This monster is an ancient Dracaena draco specimen - a monocot subtropical plant endemic to the canary islands. . This is the oldest of its kind, estimated to be at least 1,000 years old! Since monocts do not show annual growth rings, this age can only be estimated based on the number of subdivisions of the branches. . Cutting the bark or leaves secretes a red resin, known as dragon's blood. Its medicinal uses were long known to the Romans, who also used it as a dye. . . . . . #plants #plant #plantoftheday #dracaena #dragon #dragontree #dragonblood #blood #tenerife #tree #tropical #bigtrees #ancient #ancienttree #botanical #flowerstagram #interesting (at Drago Milenario!) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GXgKJANE0/?igshid=1uufwofh4rlm8

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Mimosa polycarpa var. speqazzinii is a fascinating plant that acts similarly to Mimosa pudica (The Sensitive Plant). It is a woody tropical/subtropical native of South America. . The slightest touch chemically induces water loss in certain cells, which collapse causing the leaflets to fold inwards. This is thought to be a defense mechanism against extreme heat and/or possibly against herbivores. . . . . . #plants #nature #flower #mimosa #shyplant #shy #touchmenot #foliage #leaves #flowerstagram #plantfacts #biology #flora #garden #botanicalgardens #botanical #interesting #video (at Jardín Botánico Puerto De La Cruz) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03_6m9g9AI/?igshid=1m6x8xeso8ubj

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Hostas and Carex - beautiful and vibrant contrast, at @bethchattogardens . . . . . #hosta #carex #englishgarden #gardening #garden #herbaceous #plants #plantphotography #flowerstagram (at The Beth Chatto Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Gog8YAVOt/?igshid=r4k580pzzpwh

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Another small project we did during the end of our course - slab paving and block edging around these corten steel planters. We had a bit of rain so we had to improvise with a tent 😂😅 . The new hard surface will make working on the planters much easier - they will be later used for growing vege. . . . . #cortensteel #steel #planters #garden #landscape #landscapeconstruction #construction #paving #block #edging #blockpaving #slab #capelmanor #college #garden #gardenfeature (at Capel Manor College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_F94iAZVP/?igshid=1j47mokj5hh2l

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The baby pigeons have finally grown up and left their nest the other day - so im posting their family photo album 😅😅 . They have come back to our estate today with their parents but did not go onto the balcony or the hanging basket . . . . . #bird #birdwatching #pigeon #birdnest #progress #progresspic #babybird #ugly #balcony #garden #hangingbaskets (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8ZBuqgJhY/?igshid=1gc3jtb0jzw2w

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Practical paving exam we did back in May! All nice and flush, laid to a fall for water management - graded Distinction of course! 😀🔥 . . . . #capelmanor #college #paving #landscapeconstruction #landscape #garden #gardenbuild #crazypaving #slab #construction #practicalexam (at Capel Manor College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3vbp7gFki/?igshid=15uwkretstrfz

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I have been awarded the @marshallsgroup Award for the best Technical Landscaping Student for this year's course in Landscape Construction! Feeling very proud 💪🔥😁 . . . . . #landscapeconstruction #construction #college #capelmanor #student #studentawards #award #marshalls #landscape #gardenbuild #garden (at Capel Manor College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0_bjtAwWr/?igshid=162u0y4l074t9

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A simple bridge restoration project we carried out at the beginning of the year. Very proud with the final result - looks very slick 👌 Learnt very practical problem solving skills on this one! . . . . #landscape #landscapeconstruction #construction #bridge #garden #gardenbridge #restoration #gardenfeature #pond #gardenpond #decking #college #capelmanor (at Capel Manor College) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzys-C1gtAP/?igshid=gkuxgkxahwlh

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What a fantastic year it has been! We have finally finished the Level 3 Landscape Construction course at @capelmanor ! 😀😀 . It has been great fun working with all my classmates - you guys really made the year exciting and more enjoyable! A massive thanks to all my teachers - Niah, Tee, James, Daniel and Terry - who supported and motivated all of us. . Here are a few fun photos to highlight the year - will be posting more about the work we've done 🔥💪 (at Capel Manor College) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyJM4fA3si/?igshid=177znjcuqoy3d

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Fantastic day out at @bethchattogardens the other day! Absolutely stunning gardens - gravel gardens, woodland gardens, scree gardens and more! . Sadly, the great plantswoman Beth Chatto past away last year but she has left a great legacy. A must visit! . . . . #gardening #garden #bethchattogardens #englishgarden #woodland #photography #gravel #gravelgarden #landscape #scree #screegarden #planting #plants #nature #flowers #flowerstagram #nature (at The Beth Chatto Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzf4sCogHRj/?igshid=17pcdgkxlwx16

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Stunning displays at the Floral Marquee at Hampton Court Garden Festival! . Alliums, Dahlias + Agapanthus, Lavender, and bonsais! . . . #flowerstagram #flower #flowershow #floraldisplay #florist #garden #gardening #rhs #hamptoncourt #hamptoncourtflowershow #allium #dahlia #agapanthus #lavender #lavandula #bonsai #japan #tree (at Hampton Court Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzfGLnAAA_U/?igshid=1b3g9tac9xzy5

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Wonderful planting of this drought-tolerant section of the award-winning @officialthameswater Flourishing Future Garden! . With our constant water deficit, why not make practical and careful plant selections to reduce the amount of water required in your garden? . Take inspiration from this great garden! Plant choices include: Eryngium agavifolium, Echinacea pallida, Rosmarinus, Achillea millefolium, Erigeron glaucus, Euphorbia rigida, Allium schoenoprasum and many more! . . . . . #rhs #hamptomcourtpalace #hamptoncourtflowershow #hamptoncourt #garden #droughttolerantlandscape #droughtgarden #desertplants #rainfall #rainwater #englishgarden #showgarden #landscape (at Hampton Court Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaeFSKgg6b/?igshid=1jfeksqtzjh7p

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@officialthameswater Flourishing Future Garden includes a wild meadow, featuring bird boxes and bug hotels! . The native flora will florish in this natural habitat, which represents our own urban wetlands. Think about how you can utilise rainwater on your property, rather than how to get rid of it! . . . #rhs #hamptoncourt #hamptoncourtflowershow #wildflower #meadow #wildmeadow #nativeplants #wetland #urbanwetland #urban #flora #biodiversity #rainwater #raingarden #birdbox #bughotel (at Hampton Court Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaGUrngfUt/?igshid=dg82tcfzkptn

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Massive congratulations to Tony Woods from @gardenslondon and @officialthameswater for winning Gold at #rhs #hamptoncourtflowershow !! . The Thames Water Flourishing Future Garden explores practical ways of taking care of water in our gardens. It may be surprising but we actually suffer from a water deficit! I recommend everyone to come and see this garden this week, and see how your garden can reduce the stress on water consumption! . . . . #hamptoncourt #flowershow #showgarden #rainwater #garden #pond #vegetable #plants #planting #waterfeatures #bridge #decking #desertplants #flowerstagram (at Hampton Court Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaEVGhgVYM/?igshid=9t93srzdw78e