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Xiaozhai Tiankeng: understanding China’s sinkhole and its forestsAt Xiaozhai, the sinkhole reaches a depth of 662 metres, depending on the point of measurement. This spectacular landscape has long been known; research into tiankengs sheds light on the links between landforms, water and living things.
Mulching the vegetable garden in winter: finding the right balance with slugsLeaves, straw, depth and moisture: practical pointers for protecting the soil without applying a one-size-fits-all recipe. And what trials tell us about slug barriers.
At Père-Lachaise, what makes the cemetery a refuge for wildlifeGrasses, trees and nighttime tranquillity: Père-Lachaise is home to documented wildlife. But observing species is not enough to measure whether their numbers are growing.
Le Clan de Walden: entering Catherine Meurisse’s forestThe album extract opens with water, foliage and colour. An entry into Catherine Meurisse’s fable, in which Thoreau’s experience becomes a collective affair.
Houseplants: prepare wick watering before you go awayA wick can connect the potting compost to a water reservoir. The system should be tested before you leave and adapted to each pot: neither a lack nor an excess of water disappears automatically.
Asters and Japanese anemones: choosing the right spot in the gardenBefore pairing these perennials for their colours, consider their light requirements, soil moisture and the space they will need. Planting in autumn also prepares the garden for the seasons ahead.
Nepal: what slowed searches at the damaged power plantsAt Upper Trishuli-1, the developer’s updates still describe pumping on 8 October. A look back at the practical obstacles to searches after the 26 August flood.
Houseplants: can a wick water them while you’re on holiday?A piece of string, a reservoir and water: a capillary system can help while you’re away, provided you test its flow and avoid waterlogging the roots.
At Les Mesneux, chrysanthemums continue a market-gardening storyNear Reims, GAEC Kleinau combines vegetable growing and horticulture. As All Saints’ Day on 1 November approaches, the flowers recall an activity that has been part of the family business from the outset.
Drought: why rain is not always enoughFrance’s September 2026 assessment shows a marked deficit. But rainfall, soil moisture and groundwater levels do not measure the same thing.