David Shrigley once said the thing he least liked about his appearance was that he had become a habitual fleece wearer. We hear you Dave. Problems apart, he is a legend. A brilliant commentator on life’s absurdities, thoughts and social issues plus all sorts of other stuff too. He seems to be drawn to the …

Here are some free Facebook Cover Images with a botanical theme or streak. All are derived from cropping photographs taken from unsplash.com so are copyright free and of a high quality. Click on image to download in correct dimensions (851x315px) for upload to Facebook. If you work for a plant based organisation, changing your Facebook …

Desert garden design has its challenges. Placement of an Organ pipe cactus can significantly add to frontal house charm if done well. Landscaping involving lawns that require constant watering have little aesthetic appeal, but design that works with native plants accustomed to the harsh climate have more to offer. This image (photographer unknown) captures a property supporting the less …

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Ever since seeing Scott McFarland’s Hampstead Heath series at Vancouver Art Gallery, Plant Curator has been a fan of his work. Often using botanical places and subjects as inspiration, he is a photographer who leaves magical impressions with his changing light and weather montages. Scott McFarland Website

Karl Blossfeldt (1865 – 1932) is a master botanical photographer. His talent ensured his works remain timeless classics. Turning plant morphological detail into aesthetic triumphs. Some of the pieces, like the first one below, appear so human.  No other botanical artist extracts such emotion from its subject.