Tag: plant history

Gardening, Nature & Wildlife

Tree of the gods: Lebanese Cedar

Continuing my mini-series on marvellous Middle Eastern plants, this one is so impressive that it warrants a post all of its own. PS: this is an expanded version of my recent post on Instagram/FB. Cedar of Lebanon, Cedrus libani, ‘Arz libnani The mighty and venerable Cedar of Lebanon is associated with divinity, epic heroism and the exploits of some of the greatest ancient civilisations to … Continue reading Tree of the gods: Lebanese Cedar

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Gardening

Middle Eastern plants in the spotlight

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and not feeling overwhelmed by preparations for Christmas, if you’re celebrating. I wanted to let you know about a series I’ve been doing throughout this month on Middle Eastern plants. If you follow me on social media @the_nostalgic_gardener on Instagram or on my personal FaceBook @Selwa Calderbank then you might have seen these! If you have, I … Continue reading Middle Eastern plants in the spotlight

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