Plantopedia
Notes rooted in nature – my journey through green wonders
Advent Is Around the Corner: Make Your Own Christmas Candle Holder from Fir Boughs
November is slowly saying goodbye, and with the first Sunday of Advent begins a season traditionally tied to reflection, anticipation, and quiet joy. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, the days before Christmas tend to fill up with stress. It’s easy to forget about all the beauty around us – colorful leaves,…
Pumpkin Exhibition 2025: Halloween at the Prague Botanical Garden
Among the autumn-colored treetops, along the road on my way home, a giant, shameless billboard with a pumpkin kept following me. You know the kind – those loud roadside ads fighting for drivers’ attention. I was sure I was immune to this one. At first, the billboard only planted a tiny pumpkin seed of curiosity…
Welcome, Autumn: How to Make a Simple Rosehip Wreath for Your Door
“September, September, summer’s getting old” – as the charming children’s song goes. But there’s no need to feel sad. Summer, in all its mature wisdom, has left us a beautiful farewell gift: bright red rosehips. Nature thoughtfully provides for the birds, giving them something to eat as food becomes scarce in…
Winter Flowers
Cinnamon flowershydrangea blooms of wintergarden is spiced up
Yellow Crocus
In sun-kissed flowersnature hides its treasure troveHoly Grail of Spring
Snowdrops
Snowdrops gently swayin an endless harmonywhispers of springtim
Eranthis
Brazen knights triumphWinter’s last scowl fades, banishedSpring comes to reign now
The Allure of Spring
As crisp as spring airthe scent of new beginningsnature awakens
How to Grow Beautiful Orchids? Learn Their Language
Many plant parents talk to their houseplants. I also secretly talk to them. :o) In my mind, I express my gratitude, admiration or apology to them. When I go to water my plants, I greet them. Have you ever noticed that houseplants are not only good listeners, but they can sometimes be – even…
