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Eleonora, A Poem by Nikos Engonopoulos
Agroikos
During this incomprehensible period, we are accompanied by the "Eleonora" poem of the great Greek surrealist artist Nikos Engonopoulos, which is included in its poetic collection, that bears the timely surreal title "Do Not Distract the Driver". ... And what can we do if "The Driver is Asleep"?>>
April 3, 2020
The Management of Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans)
Kalliergeia
The article provides a description of the epidemiology of the Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans) and the symptoms manifested by the plant parts of the trees it infests, in order to follow ways, methods and techniques of, if not eradication, at least for its sufficient management and control.>>
March 29, 2020
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana)
Kalliergeia
The early spring blooming of Saucer Magnolia or Chinese Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) has proclaimed this relatively small growing tree to be the main protagonist of gardens and parks at that particular time of year. So, the following article is dedicated to this wonderful tree and to the 26 to 27 readers of ‘Kalliergeia’ site.>>
March 21, 2020
The French Botanist Pierre Magnol (1638-1715)
Kalliergeia
One of the pioneers of botanical science, the important French in origin Pierre Magnol (1638 - 1715), will be the protagonist of the two following tributes on his life and work, which, as with some of his caliber, both the one and the other are inseparably intertwined. This first article refers to his family, studies and the era.>>
March 7, 2020
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) – Description & Uses
Kalliergeia
The following article is devoted to the Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior), where extensive reference is made to the gardening, floriculture and other properties of this exotic shady evergreen plant, which is utilized both as house and office plant, but it can be planted and outdoors - provided the conditions permit.>>
February 24, 2020
Peach Rootborer (Capnodis tenebrionis)
Kalliergeia
A Mediterranean temperament pest, the Peach Rootborer (Capnodis tenebrionis), which infests a multitude of cultivated trees and some ornamentals, is the subject of the following article, which deals with the description, biology, and ecology of this dangerous of many aspects coleoptera insect.>>
February 9, 2020
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