A bulb is an underground vegetal organ made up of a bud surrounded by close-knit fleshy leaves. …
The Bonsaï : Watering is (almost) everything !
As water is the main food of the bonsaï, the beauty and health of the plant depends…
The different species of Bonsaï
Although all trees, or almost all, can be developed as bonsaï, some species are more suited than…
Miniplants
For several years now, you can find “miniplants” in garden centres and in mail-order catalogues ready for…
The Ladybird or God’s gift
Is it really necessary to present this insect ? Every gardener is familiar with this little creature…
The lacewing
The golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysoperla sp, the common lacewing), is an ill-known Neuroptera whose winged adults lay their eggs…
The dragonfly
The dragonfly is an easily recognizable insect as it i big in size, has translucent wings and…
The earwig
The forficula commonly known as the earwig is found in most gardens. It is inoffensive and is…
The marmalade hoverfly
The marmalade hoverfly is a fly which belongs to the Syrphidae family (Episyrphus balteatus). We generally are…
The shrew
Often mistaken for the mouse, the shrew is much smaller, measuring only about 10 cms. in length.…