Tag Archive: plant

Winter color

A touch of color during winter. Photo and caption by Eléonore

Sage

I choose this photo because I wasn’t expected the sage to be still blooming during winter. It surprised and amazed me!  Photo and caption by Céleste

Poetic

One of the rare flowers in winter. While the other flowers on this plant are gone, only one remains… very poetic! Photo and caption by Florian

Rosemary

At the entrance of the garden, we can see a flowerbed with rosemary. A part of this is in flower. These are beautiful purple flowers and they match perfectly with the forest green of the rosemary. You can have one in your own garden and it doesn’t require too much maintenance. You can eat some sprigs if you want. Text and photo by Erwann.

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

More Detail

Stopping and enjoying a break sometimes enables us to observe our environment in greater detail. Here, a bee at work is collecting pollen from a rosemary in bloom in late summer.  Text and photo by Charlotte.

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

Buds

First buds of rose hip. It is used to produce a very valued jam called « confiture d’englantine » which is also called « confiture de gratte-cul » in French. Text and photo by Titouan

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

Alien Egg

This tiny sprout of rhubarb catches our eye because of the bright red of its stem. With its two leaves which resemble antennas, it looks like a little alien egg buried in the soil. Text and photo by Clémence