Rosemary is an incredible sign of Hope! Despite the very hot summer we experienced this year, this Rosemary is still here, healthy and magnificent. It is still possible to grow herbs or vegetables, but now we have to choose which ones can resist the higher températures to come. (Text and photo by Victor)
As we slowly restart our lessons, the garden is also starting to look a bit better after a terrible arid summer : these are the fruits of the Rosa Canina, with their bright red color. The very recent rain may enable the rest of the garden to revive from that summer! (text and photo by Yanis)
The Garden is around 100-200m². It is not large but really intriguing. The paths are not clearly marked and there are no plots for the crops. Thus the garden feels natural and free to grow. Biodiversity is respected since gardeners have created marshes and some spots where small animals can live. They even made a tunnel for frogs to walk from the marsh to the pond. Moreover, water seems to be well managed as we can see in the picture below. (text and photo by Mathéo)
Amidst a dried out garden, after a terrific summer that made us all fear for our future, nature finds a way, of flourishing again, of showing its beautiful colours, of telling us it will fight with us, through the uncertain days ahead of us. One word. Pink. (text and photo by Auguste)
Among the dry grasses and shrubs of the Jardin pontanique, these small purple flowers caught my eye. Their delicate petals bring colour to a garden that may look untidy at first glance. Looking closely made me appreciate how much life and beauty can be found in unexpected places on campus. (text and photo by Yasmine)
An Unborn Tomato: This image represents the sadness of global warming and its consequences: droughts. These tomato, still on the plant have suffered the effect of the drought. Although they are still green (even if they are Green Zebras) and just waiting to ripen, they are already dead due to the intense heat and lack of water. This gives us think on the need to adapt our farming practices and habits in the face of global warming. (text and photo by Thibault)
« The Chinese chive is a simple yet remarkable plant. Its long green leaves and white flowers are often used in Asian cuisine for their delicate aroma. When I tasted a fresh stem for the first time, I was surprised by its strong onion-like flavor, more intense than I had imagined. » Text and photo by Lucas
The nettle is often seen as the unwanted child of the garden. However, it has many benefits for nature and human as it nourishes the body and strengthens the blood. When summer comes, the nettle unfolds delicate flowers, calling to bees and butterflies. After many attempts in my childhood, this was the first time I managed to eat a leaf without being stung. Text and photo by Slovan.
I took a picture of these two melons because they attracted my attention with their small size (and all that is small is cute). But most importantly they reminded me of the summer holidays and all the moments of happiness with my friends and family. Text and photo by Chloé.
Everyone knows that strawberries grow during summer…but we are almost in October and here they are. Maybe those strawberries lose themselves in the dance of seasons or they are just following their own calendar. I only have one wish… please let me try them and taste them. Text and photo by Vincent.
