With the end of summer come beautiful flowers. These Virginia asters are an invasive species, but they bring to our garden delicate shades of purple just as the cold winds begin to blow. They invite us to explore nature between two classes! Text and photo by Emilie.
As you can see in the picture below, it’s an apple hiding behind the leaves , protecting its beauty and its sweet taste, but those means of defense wasn’t enough to grab that apple and take a bite and to be honest, it tastes so good especially when you take directly from the tree along with the dirt. Text and photo by Oussama.
Fruit is one of the best things in the world, they give you nutrition and healthiness, a sweet touch for your day, that’s why you must get happy if you can see a fruit growing in a plant, because it is a miracle of nature how that amazing thing grow up from the earth and is available to us. Text and photo by Samuel.
Three vibrant, natural tomatoes peeking from beneath the green leaves, hidden from plain sight. You have to look closely, bending down and exploring the garden, to discover their bright red glow. A small treasure of freshness, waiting patiently to be spotted and appreciated. Text and photo by Malek.
The leaves of stachys are incredibly soft. I was very surprised at first as I had never seen a plant like this. Later, I found stachys somewhere else, in the middle of the street. This experience taught me to be more aware of the nature around me. Surprises are everywhere! Text and photo by Sylvie.
This picture shows a small container in which Chinese chives grows next to European chives. To my mind, it represents very well the beauty and wildness of nature, the plants intertwining when jumping out of the soil. Next to the chives, other plants have grown, which shows that, when giving a space to get food and water, nature will find a way to come to life. Photo and text by Marie.
« It is amazing to see how one plant can grow a flower, invite pollinators, and then yield fruit. In this way, the Earth offers food and keeps the cycle alive for every living being. Simply beautiful. » Photo and text by Juan
Common sage (Salvia officinalis), also called garden sage, is a small plant that grows in sunny and dry places. It is very common in Mediterranean countries. The plant has grey-green leaves that are soft and a little fuzzy. When you touch the leaves, they give a strong smell. Sage can live in hot summers but also survive the winter. In spring and early summer, it makes small purple or blue flowers that bees like a lot.
In Morocco, sage is often used to make tea. People boil the leaves in hot water, sometimes mix them with green tea, and add sugar. The taste is strong but fresh, and many people enjoy drinking it, especially in the evening. Sage tea is also known to help with digestion and to calm the body. Because of this, it is not only a drink but also part of traditional medicine in Moroccan culture. Photo and text by Oualid
As winter fades, the tulips rise — spring is officially in session. – Nathan
This purple flower reminds us of the spring, the good weather and the pretty flowers that bloom in this period.
It invites us to lie in the grass. – Léa
Spring is coming! Rose Mary is blooming, hurry to enjoy the smell and the beauty of the garden! – Thibaut
« The hot colors of this tulip make a contrast with the sad shades of winter. Life emerges from its sleep. » – Hugo
Little bells looking forward to Easter! – Félix
« Little spots of color enjoy the benefits of shadow in the heat. » – Inès
A touch of color during winter. Photo and caption by Eléonore