I am a Parisian born professional horticulturist specialized in tropical seeds producing, living on Reunion island (just between Mauritius and Madagascar) since 24 years . I spend a lot of time gathering seeds in the wild, the ones I do not grow that is. Also a dedicated Tai-Chi practitioner and fully certified arborist-tree surgeon Just released my first book on tropical plants and fruits, check it out at barbardine.com
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Of course you all know about tree climbing unless you were raised in the Gobi desert or North Pole, everyone as a child has climbed trees either to grab some appetizing cherries or just for the hell of it. But what is secure tree climbing then? Read More
Many people indeed know this plant at least by its name but have you ever wondered what it was named after? Well, do not think it has anything to do with love or any other carnal feeling, as it should indeed be written Passion flower for it relates to the very Passion of Christ. Here are a few things concerning those stunning plants. Read More
You cannot read the title? Well do not worry, the article is all written in a readable language…But as we are to stroll again on Reunion Island, signs and hiking information are all written in French, of course! Read More
Yes, another tropical tree...but a quite special one! Read More
Are you ready for a flower shower? Read More
Myrobalanus, did you say? Read More
(Read: Today's menu: Greens) This being a garden-oriented article we will talk about greens: plants, veggies and weeds but with one foot set on the kitchen floor as ?br?des? is the subject of the day and the subject suggests that spoons and slicing knives will be here more present than spades or pruning shears. Read More
You had been warned, the Acanthaceae is an extensive family with many noteworthy members; here are a few more Read More
What if I told you it is neither a banana or a palm tree? Read More
Are you interested in learning about a tree endemic to Reunion Island? Read More
Today we will take a closer look at two rather similar plants that are often mistaken for one another, at least in their names. Indeed, many people refer to Brugmansias as 'datura' or 'tree datura' plants. Although this is not the worst mistake in the world, mixing them up can make botanists and dedicated growers cringe Read More
Even a rather ordinary garden plant can be awesome...can you guess which one I am talking about? Read More
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Gingers are a well-known genus amongst exotic plant lovers and they certainly are great plants either as individuals with stunning flowers or as mass planting to give a Read More
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