The actuel smell of lavender is a little bit pungent for me. Unfortunately in this season it’s not fully bloomed, but we can see the bud at the top is blooming. Text and photos by Jianlong
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Lavender
The actuel smell of lavender is a little bit pungent for me. Unfortunately in this season it’s not fully bloomed, but we can see the bud at the top is blooming. Text and photos by Jianlong
Sedum
Here you can see a picture of a Sedum. This plant is native to China, where it is commonly used as a decoration. The harmony of the colors makes it really elegant. I like it because it looks like a small and pretty pink cauliflower, which is one of my favorite vegetables. Text and photo by Boris
Hazelnuts
I was really moved to see a hazelnut tree and to pick a hazelnut from it, because the last time I saw one was a long time ago when – in my grandmother’s garden – we ate them with my cousins. It brought back fond memories! Text and photos by Anaïs
Ecosystems
This garden pond hosts a diverse range of ecosystems. It is home to a frog, mosquito larvae, newts, and small black water bugs that travel between the water’s surface and the pond’s depths, feeding and contributing to the vibrant, dynamic life within this tranquil aquatic habitat. Text and photo by Noémie
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Small Wonders
Behind the imposing concrete walls of École des Ponts, life quietly unfolds in hidden corners. This young plant, with its soft green hue and delicate leaves, thrives unnoticed, a testament to nature’s resilience. While students and professors focus on grand engineering feats, these small wonders persist, reminding us of the often overlooked beauty that can flourish in even the most unexpected places. Life finds its way, pushing through, creating moments of serenity and growth amidst the hustle of academic pursuits. Photo and text by Emad
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butternut , garden , plant , squash
Welcome Home – Insect Hotels
There is new housing being erected around the campus. Tiny buildings hung from trees, balanced on bricks and suspended from fence posts appeared this week. The English for GCC/Arch students in Caroline Preller’s class researched insect hotel design and then raided the Jardin pontanique’s storage space and upcycled wood from old compost boxes, discarded Design Week projects and even leftover building materials to create housing for pollinators, creepy crawlies and other small folks who make their homes in straw, pine cones and other organic material in order to promote biodiversity on campus.
We are happy to welcome our little friends to their new abodes. Even if we call them insect hotels, we hope they will make themselves at home.
Buds
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garden , plant , rose
Valentine’s reflection
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garden , love , pond
Rosehips
I decided to take this picture because we can easily see rosehips. I found them really interesting because I never realized that roses could grow fruit (even if it is obvious when you think about it now). This fruit is edible: you need to open them up and take out the spiky fur inside, as it can be itchy on the skin. Then you can actually eat the thin orange layer remaining. Text and photo by Maywenn
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garden , plant , rose , rosehip