Tag Archives: Flowers

More than bluebells

Posted on May 4, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

The Hallerbos is much more than only bluebells. Yes, the millions of delicate purple flowers are world-famous, and the single reason why thousands of people flock together here every day at the height of the season. Yet there is a … Continue reading →

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Unexpected bluebells

Posted on May 3, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

This time of year, thousands of people are awed by the Purple Forest, the beautiful Hallerbos close to Brussels, with its endless tapestries of bluebells. Tourists come from all over the world, making the romantic scenery suffer more, year after … Continue reading →

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Plants do fly

Posted on April 4, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

At the Functional Ecology conference in Montpellier (see earlier posts), several times I heard the saying that plants cannot fly and as such have a significant limitation compared to other organisms. Yet I strongly disagree with that saying, no matter how … Continue reading →

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East-ward bound

Posted on March 24, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

As you can see in my previous post, where you can find an insightful map of my current global scientific network, my global network has only a limited connection with the east. While strong ties exist within Europe and across the ocean to … Continue reading →

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Quick, quick…

Posted on March 17, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

… don’t hesitate! Work hard, grow, flower, do your business and make sure you finish it! Before it is too late… For many early spring flowers, that is what life is all about. Especially those living it in the forest understory. … Continue reading →

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To spring or not to spring

Posted on January 12, 2017 by lembrechtsjonas

Climate and weather might be more unpredictable than ever, yet there is one little thing I can always count on: a small patch of crocuses close to the office, that starts to pierce the often frozen soil already in January. … Continue reading →

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