Sparoza
Sparoza is a garden in Greece.
Dracaena cinnabari
Dracaena cinnabari, commonly known as the Socotra dragon tree, is a species of tree native to the island of Socotra, part of Yemen. This unique tree is renowned for its distinctive appearance, with an umbrella-shaped canopy of stiff, spiky leaves and a thick, dragon’s blood-like red resin that oozes from the tree’s bark when cut. The resin has been historically valued for its medicinal and dyeing properties.
Fernando Caruncho
Fernando Caruncho is a Spanish landscape designer.
Boskoop
Boskoop is a town in the South Holland province of the Netherlands, recognized for its extensive horticultural history and its network of canals. Established in the Middle Ages, Boskoop became a center for tree and plant nurseries, a reputation it maintains today as one of the largest nursery districts in the world. The town’s geography is defined by its narrow waterways and low-lying agricultural plots, which are characteristic of the Dutch polder landscape. Boskoop is also known for its efficient transportation systems, historically using boats to move goods through its canals.
Aalsmeer Flower Auction
Aalsmeer Flower Auction is a flower auction that takes place in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. It is the largest flower auction in the world. The Aalsmeer Flower Auction building is the fourth largest building by footprint in the world, covering 518,000 square metres. The auction is set up as a Dutch auction in which the price starts high and works its way down. Bidders get only a few seconds to bid on the flowers before they are sold and passed on to the new owner.
Daisugi
Literally translating to platform cedar, daisugi is a 14th- or 15th-century technique that offers an efficient, sustainable, and visually stunning approach to forestry. The method originated in Kyoto and involves pruning the branches of Kitayama cedar so that the remaining shoots grow straight upward from a platform. Rather than harvesting the entire tree for lumber, loggers can fell just the upper portions, leaving the base and root structure intact. Although daisugi mostly is used in gardens or bonsai today, it originally was developed to combat a seedling shortage when the demand for taruki, a type of impeccably straight and knot-free lumber, was high.
Trail trees
Trail trees are living landmarks that hold cultural and historical significance for Indigenous peoples across North America. These trees, typically hardwood species such as oak, hickory, or maple, were deliberately shaped and bent by Indigenous peoples to serve as navigational aids, trail markers, and territorial boundary indicators.
Hymenopus coronatus
Hymenopus coronatus, commonly known as the orchid mantis, is a remarkable and visually striking insect species belonging to the family Hymenopodidae. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia, the orchid mantis is renowned for its remarkable camouflage and unique hunting tactics. One of the most distinctive features of Hymenopus coronatus is its uncanny resemblance to a delicate orchid flower, with its vibrant pink or white coloration, intricate patterns, and petal-like extensions. This remarkable camouflage allows the orchid mantis to blend seamlessly into its natural habitat, where it lies in wait for unsuspecting prey. Despite its floral appearance, the orchid mantis is a formidable predator, adept at capturing a wide range of insect prey, including flies, bees, and butterflies. Using its powerful forelegs, the mantis employs ambush tactics, remaining perfectly still until its prey ventures within striking distance, at which point it delivers a lightning-fast strike, immobilizing its victim with its sharp mandibles.
David C. H. Austin
David C. H. Austin was a British rose breeder and writer who lived in Shropshire, England. His emphasis was on breeding roses with the character and fragrance of old garden roses (such as gallicas, damasks and alba roses) but with the repeat-flowering ability and wide colour range of modern roses such as hybrid teas and floribundas.
Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis is a tree that appears as if it's out of focus.