Eurasian Jay

The Eurasian jay Garrulus glandarius atricapillus, is the sub species found in Israel. The Jay is shown feeding on an acorn in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. The Jay is found in Habitats containing oak, Quercus species. There are six native species of oak in Israel. The oaks pictured here is Palestine Oak, Quercus calliprinos and…

Culture & Gardens

What does the Shemitah year mean for the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens? Every 7 years the ground must be left fallow in Israel because of the Jewish custom called Shemitah (Sabbatical). People open there farms for other people to help themselves, or they sell the fruit or vegetables to cover costs, not to make a profit….

Banksia integrifolia, Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as the coast banksia, can be found in the flora of Southeast Australia and Tasmania section of the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. The coast banksia is distinguished by its pale yellow flowers and smooth edged leaves.

Loch Morlich

Beautiful winter light on the shore of Loch Morlich, glinting through a native Scot’s pine, pino silvestre, Pinus sylvestris