Plantentuin Meise in Brussels

Meise (iii)

136 There were parts of the Meise botanic garden that were dedicated to seasonal displays, and in early autumn: pumpkin season. Such a beautifully arranged garden, with pumpkins of all different colors, shapes and sizes. Yes, the garden in Meise is really impressive. A great example of a space for environmental education, where both wildContinue reading “Meise (iii)”

Meise (ii)

108 The greenhouse complex in Meise botanic garden is probably the largest I’ve seen. A long row of spacious, modern greenhouses, covering the major biomes on Earth. If there ever was a place to learn about botany from all corners of the world, this is it. Photo: Plantentuin Meise / Jardin Botanique Meise, Brussels, Belgium,Continue reading “Meise (ii)”

belonging on Earth

45 I seem drawn to simplicity this summer. Specifically, children’s books. I’m listening to recordings of Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories and today I read “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth” by Oliver Jeffers. These beautiful drawings of Earth and people, words about diversity and kindness, me in the suddenly-arrived August heat, sweating,Continue reading “belonging on Earth”

Meise (i)

40 Half an hour or so with a commuter bus from central Brussels lies the Meise botanic garden. It is BIG. Impressive. Covering 92 hectares of land, it can not be fully seen in a day. When I visited in 2017, I could have spent several days there, wandering around in the groves and thematicContinue reading “Meise (i)”