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A line-shaped ecosystem

Roadsides are wonderful. Over only a span of a few meters, the vegetation changes completely. A line-shaped ecosystems that differs in all imaginable conditions from the natural, undisturbed vegetation next to it. Over the pace of only a few footsteps, … Continue reading →

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Fish markets

Less than a week and I am off to the ocean, mountains, nature and sun of the Canary Islands! It is getting me excited already. It gives me a nice opportunity to publish something else that I really love about … Continue reading →

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A hare’s tail

It is one of my all-time favorite plants from the high north: cottongrass (called Eriophorum vaginatum on its passport). It should be obvious why it is often named the ‘hare’s tail cottongrass’. But this fluffy appearance only hides one of the … Continue reading →

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Aliens in your garden!

This week I presented the concept of invasive species to a very interested group of gardeners. It turned out to be a really fascinating talk in which we together looked at the story from a more practical point of view.  … Continue reading →

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Saxophone

I took some time to experiment with my new macro lens set. I did not take them outside yet to catch real nature and its mini-majestic glory, but sometimes it is not necessary to go very far to find beauty. … Continue reading →

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Travelling

The future looks bright! There is some new traveling on the way and I am already looking forward to share the experience with you all. Next month will start with a visit to the Canary Islands, some volcanic rocks in … Continue reading →

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