Oxford Botanist visits DIY Tropical Garden | with 10 Basic Botanical Lessons

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Oxford Botanist visits DIY Tropical Garden | with 10 Basic Botanical Lessons

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The full tour of my tropical garden in Malaysia - see the big range of aroids (anthuriums, philodendrons, alocasis, dieffenbachia), heliconias, ferns, begonias, huperzias and many more that make up this cosy little tropical garden that's less than 1,500 sqft.
Dr Francis Ng, the 82 year-old renowned botanist visits and gives nuggets of botanical wisdom and shares the history of plants, the nursery trade in Malaysia, and naming conventions of plants along the way. He had also written a book on Tropical Horticulture & Gardening.
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@alyslim5234 23 күн бұрын

doctor was so cute 😂 it’s like listening to a grandpa who’s so enthusiastic about plants 🪴

@TheMillennialPlantDad 2 жыл бұрын

This was so beautiful. This man is so full of wisdom and was a charming guest. Well done !

@invinoveritas6859 2 жыл бұрын

He is quite The Gentleman Botanist isn't he ? Much could be learned from such Botanical Scholar !!😁

@moba3362 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I couldn't stop watching the video! :)

@doreenhamilton7943 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful garden. I would not get anything done there. I would just drink my coffee, read my book and listen to the birds. Very calming place loved it Thanks

@user-qg8wr8nq2y 2 жыл бұрын

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@mcjoecylbril6261 2 жыл бұрын

The student has become the teacher hahahahaha. Thats seal of approval from Dr. Ng was truly the cherry on top. Thank you maam irene for the wonderful tour around your beautiful garden it was such a pleasure to see 💕💕💕

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am so happy🥰😬😁

@Patch978 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Ng keeps it real! Lol

@sreelathas8498 2 жыл бұрын

Its a pleasure watching plant enthusiasts ....

@hobihijaugreenhobby5719 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful monstera Bogisiana Aurea and amazing garden that you have 👍

@user-tb8uu6vv4q 3 ай бұрын

HEAVEN TO ME!!! OMG SO BLESS TO SEE THIS!!!

@benlcr7784 2 жыл бұрын

Following you for more then a year, still its not enuf 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰... It takes me to another paradise

@janetshepherd9062 2 жыл бұрын

That was a lovely tour. So fun to impress a big guy!!

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, eager beaver here trying to impress... hahaa😬😬

@pixmaspider 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm really impressed with the hairy heliconia and the pink color leaf begonia i wish to found it here on Florida...thank's for sharing your beautiful plants.

@user-tc5nr2hb6t 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate your show, not too technical, can relate, and humbly admitting what you know and don’t. It normalizes us viewers …. Kudos!

@leafing.around 6 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 just from one plant lover to another! I actually never studied biology and so know close to nothing on the terms and how they work! And happy to share what I pick up with you!!

@DatuinChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, this is an inspiration, keep safe there.

@Greenleaves 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your good video 👍😘⚘ i enjoyed it ☺😛😄 Have a great time always dear friend ⚘ from Korea 🌼

@OutdoorNatureAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyable to watch from start to the end. Thanks for sharing.

@teresitaobra595 2 жыл бұрын

so very happy to see Dr. Ng..i remember my elementary science about dicot and monocot ha.ha.ha. i am already 68 years old.. and still love planting..thanks..i enjoy watching you with DR.NG..

@audit1018 2 жыл бұрын

Your guest is like a walking botanical text book. Great choice of interviewee.

@infobiodiversity 2 жыл бұрын

Wow it was so beautiful ❤️Nice upload 👍 Stay blessed and happy

@cindybellwood110 2 жыл бұрын

I love him and your garden, Lucky you to have such a knowlegable botonist to visit your garden.

@kussrialamsjah9082 2 жыл бұрын

❤🌻...lovely , lovely, lovely video. The garden, the green , the smart people, the love ❤💚💛🏡THANK YOU IRENE , THANK YOU DOCTOR. Salam hangat dari Indonesia🇮🇩💕

@debbiedelim6838 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Dr Ng is in the house, and he had me lols at "that plant is dead" and " she needs a scrub" 🤣. Seriously though he is a master like no other. Thank you for this garden tour Irene it was so relaxing and at the same time very educational. 💚💯👍 Btw i want your licualas, begonias and diefen mary . 🌿🌱🍀

@nepalikancha345 2 жыл бұрын

I am in love with your garden. Thank you so much for giving us a tour. Sending love from Nepal...🥰🥰🥰🥰

@reyhosein2533 2 жыл бұрын

It is always such a pleasure when you take us through your beautiful garden irene, the man is very wise, I cracked up in the beginning with the "please take my money" that is so true for so many of us crazy plant people!!🤣🤣

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

🥰💃I can't wait for you to tour my garden! Booked your flight yet??

@reyhosein2533 2 жыл бұрын

@@leafing.around one of these good days, it would indeed be a pleasure.

@mengpootan5296 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Irene, we just visited the Secret Garden this morning after viewing your video on that wonderful place. I have not being able to purchase that book which you recommended. It’s out of stock at both MPH and Kinokuniya. Thanks for opening your own garden to us.

@sandrabeck8788 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the Doctor so much! I cannot imagine how you manage all these beautiful plants!

@gracealarkon4939 2 жыл бұрын

2 brilliant meeting of minds on plants. 👍👍

@latashaholding9712 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love his honesty!! I thought that only old black people (my elders) are brutally honest. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 Your garden is 😍 beautiful!! 👍🏾 Great episode..

@ivaniruthayaraj4631 2 жыл бұрын

Your amazing sis...I wish my family members were like you

@peapod1217 2 жыл бұрын

Your garden is spectacular! Thanks for taking us on a tour. Really enjoyed the insights shared by Dr. Ng too.

@jutikadas8769 2 жыл бұрын

You are blessed to have visited by such a wonderful person.

@marianacasalino8719 2 жыл бұрын

I love te video Irene, and so good to have the oportunity to know such beautiful garden and the knowledge of Dr. Francis! Hello from Brazil!

@bhanumathiamble9201 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I love your garden. Your guest was very nice. Best wishes from India.

@belindanadela4203 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! what a compliment from Dr Ng for you !!!

@belindanadela4203 2 жыл бұрын

Love your sense of humor Irene : @27. "It nearly died on me & it resurrected.." 😊😅🤣

@ronhenry7364 2 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful Irene! 🥰 thank you.

@jillianleblanc9370 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants collection lovely garden love watching your video have a blessed day thank you for sharing

@myleneapuda710 3 ай бұрын

I’m with you Irene I couldn’t stop buying plants ..it’s so beautiful to own them and have them..

@harryvaldenor 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing interaction between two kinds of experts! Love your garden by the way!

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry🥰! I am more like "look, look, look what I got!!"😂

@rheashumblesanctuary9976 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden Irene with fine and healthy plants growing.Dr Francis is so admirable,❤️

@bencardenas11 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, heading to work now, but I can't wait to watch it!!!! 💙🌱😊

@preethamohanan2565 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing plants ...your garden tour was so good....

@sevbell8307 2 жыл бұрын

The last tree looks so much like a bay leaf tree we have in the Caribbean. It’s smells so spicy n fragrant.

@lissettemontalvo9625 2 жыл бұрын

What a charming guest! Lovely video. Congratulations Irene! 🌿🌱🪴

@victoriagrapsidou3474 2 жыл бұрын

Charming guest full of knowledge and experience ! Great video! So relaxing and informative!! Thank you so much 🥰

@litsnombre6390 2 жыл бұрын

i learned a lot from him.....i am suddenly reminded of my subjects in Plant Physiology & Botany from years back that i have forgotten already.....you have beautiful tropical plant species Irene, I am inspired to regenerate & beautify my garden with tropical plants.

@christinachen1152 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Irene. Lovely tour n i learned so much just fr your conversation w Dr Francis. All e best for your garden. May it continue to give u lots of joy n peace.

@genevievegreene1595 2 жыл бұрын

This was a very nice tour. Thank you both.

@momostewart9771 Жыл бұрын

This gentleman is such a treasure. I learned good things in this video. Your garden is lovely. Thank you.

@olgacarvalho4811 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it. Amazing garden. What a charming wise guest. 🌺

@JoQ-GPS Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your chamnel a few days ago and I'm binge-watching your videos. Editing is great...perfect music with all the little notes 😂 Great job. Love your personality too Irene. Thank you!

@ThePinoyHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Tropical Garden

@lucyogutu-lumuli7253 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your garden tours. Thanks for inviting Dr. Ng, I really enjoyed the tour of his rooftop gardens (plant collection dreams!). By the way, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any Hoya in your garden - are you a Hoya hater🤔

@LNemir 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miss irene I adore your artiainal pole hope so see more creative ideas for philodendron and syngoniums Your garden is very magical.... More plant power for us all...

@etnoirecallas2558 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you talk to each others. A lot of repekt. I like the way the Dr. Botanist is explaining the problems of the students. I think, this not only happen in botanique, it happen also in the medicine.We have to come back to nature. Thank you🦋

@andreachang9998 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely looove your garden, especially your palm tree. I've never been a fan of palm trees. I don't really care for any of them, except for yours!! It's truly the star of your garden. Thank you so much for the updated tour and for sharing Dr. Ng's knowledge with us. Oh, and Iaughed out lout when you pulled out the Alocasia macrorrhiza leaves! That was great. And one last thing, I love your blouse! Lol

@yougrowgail 2 жыл бұрын

I love when Dr said “give me a runner” 😂

@orchidswithnina 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful garden ! And guest, Dr Francis is so full of wisdom . Love your channel Irene ❤️

@judymckerrow6720 2 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of stunning plants, gorgeous!☃️❄️💚🙃

@floridanaturalfarming3367 2 жыл бұрын

Your garden is gorgeous and the video is excellent. Thank you🐸😍

@seamt1864 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video... Pls do share more often. An informative video 👍👍👍

@bencardenas11 2 жыл бұрын

Irene, I must say your garden is so spectacular and an inspiration to me. You have done an excellent job at creating the garden of your dreams! I hope you make a video soon on how you upkeep your garden. I only have 200+ plants, and I find that I am always watering! 😂 Thank you again, Irene. You are inspiring, teaching, and changing the world! 🤍 Love from the U.S.A.. 😊🌱

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, what a heartwarming message! I feel enslaved to my garden and plants to be honest! The visitor POV is so different...it is difficult for me to sit back and appreciate...when I look at my garden I just see a lot of work that is still waiting to be done! Plants not yet placed correctly attacks my pest in a dark corner and needs to be moved....new airplants not yet hung in a bright airy spot...baby platy waiting to be moved out of mommy's board... fertilizing. Yeah ok I might do a video on the grunt work behind! It will not look pretty!

@bencardenas11 2 жыл бұрын

@@leafing.around Just with your begonias alone I would be overwhelmed! It does take a lot of hard work and effort, but I know the pay-off is having such a beautiful garden! I hope there will come a time soon when you can stop and appreciate your garden in solace and calm. I do know that feeling though of trying to sit and relax and seeing everything that needs to be done. It is such an honor to be able to tend to these plants that rely on us to make sure they are thriving in their life! At the same time, it is very hard work. Yeah, I am sure a lot of people would learn a lot seeing how you upkeep your garden! I know I would! I'm trying to get into a good rhythm with my plants, but things change every time a new plant comes home, haha. Again, thank you so much Irene for all you do! Super thankful to learn from you! 😊🌱

@rainbowstar4360 2 жыл бұрын

I so very loved 🥰 this video Irene, Thank you.

@mkok23 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the insights shared by Dr Francis Ng. Spectacular garden as always too! Thank you!

@bobokai 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Ng and Irene? I knew this video would be an instant-LIKE! And for sure I wasn't disappointed! Especially at 6:21, so funny moment when Irene reveals her plant addiction to Dr. Ng :)))

@paulwillingham3449 2 жыл бұрын

I was enjoy seeing your garden. You have such a beautiful selection of plants. Thanks for the tour.

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul :)

@dryojimbo 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq brought me here and I watched til the end.. Impressive garden and wonderful host!

@clintislearning9998 2 жыл бұрын

You have a lovely garden. So inspiring to watch this video. ❤❤❤

@PleaseDonateTortoise 2 жыл бұрын

It was so fun watching you show us your backyard, it was like I was there myself in person

@1coolgyrl 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You have a beautiful garden! It was a treat to see someone with so much wisdom come to view your collection.

@kimaholland3423 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Irene and Dr. Ng for this wonderfull video. This was so much fun! Now we all want a Begonia Island to leaf around 😍 for 2022

@elisafraga4358 2 жыл бұрын

That garden party should have been so much fun! 🎉

@olivierolivier6874 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful garden

@thiliniwijeratne3846 2 жыл бұрын

What a great collection of plants 🍃🤗💚

@bessyurban3459 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s me. I don’t care about the plant, but it’s the flower that attract me most.

@loveing49 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you have done so much in such a short time.Dr.Is wonderful and calm and you have earned his praise.Keep up amazing us plant lovers.

@louieisahac5043 Жыл бұрын

Congratulation! Irene I'm from Philippines your chanel is so amazing and very informative.keep up the good work and God blessed!

@elbalconcito703 2 жыл бұрын

I recently discovered your channel and I found this video to be so informative and soothing. You have an incredible garden and it was a pleasure to see it alongside Dr. Ng

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pls look out for my previous rooftop garden tour with Dr Francis...even more fascinating I think🤗👋

@delphinewhite715 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this amazing garden tour was so serene and beautiful; I didn't want it to end. Irene is such a gracious and patient host, and the charming Dr. Ng has so much plant knowledge. He's the brilliant teacher who sets you straight with botanical facts, not trends. This has been a refreshing joy to watch! Thank you, Irene!

@melorbe3099 2 жыл бұрын

Irene your garden is so beautiful and I can say that doctor is impressed as well!💗💗💗

@marivaldopintodealmeida8823 2 жыл бұрын

Seus vídeos são belíssimos. Parabéns! Sou do Brasil e me inscrevendo.

@Hiyaaydi 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden! I hope I have lots of space too

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

Not the quantity of space.....but what you make use of it!

@anacetodialino73 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! amazing Heleconia...

@kurjan1 2 жыл бұрын

What a truly wonderful video. Thank you so much. Thoroughly enjoyed it...

@victorianoalambra5325 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely admire your garden! Beautiful! Your plants are wonderful. I enjoy watching/listening to you & Dr. Francis Ng. I admire you both.

@albarodriguez9486 Жыл бұрын

Hola Irene, soy Alba de Puerto Rico y estoy impresionada con tan bellos jardines q presentas. Gracias. Thank you.

@laurapearson3370 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place, not just the visuals but the sounds of the birds and insects. Wonderful

@soniauscategui5780 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thoroughly enjoying this tour. Irene, I love your sense of humor. You have an amazing garden. Thank you for sharing the botanic garden tours!

@iriliral6366 Жыл бұрын

Ferns in half burned wood was beautiful👍👌

@amberschmidt278 2 жыл бұрын

Irene! I enjoy your channel so much. Your passion and enthusiasm. Sometimes I wish it would be easier to compare notes but our climates are sooo different. British Columbia Canada here! Thank you very hosting Dr. Ng. ❤️

@j.kruger5041 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the Video

@zeraus.w.0512 2 жыл бұрын

The plant at 7:17 appears to be Syzygium jiewhoei, which is from western New Guinea. Also- though this is very often overlooked- it's supposed to be 'Alocasia macrorrhizos', instead of 'Alocasia macrorrhiza 😊

@gloriagodfrey3899 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you.

@Lumimyrsky 2 жыл бұрын

Your garden is absolutely amazing! Dr. Francis was such a joy to listen to as well. I was watching the video as I was moving my Alocasia micholitziana 'Maxkowskii' to a bigger pot. The Alocasia Sarian would look absolutely gorgeous in your little jungle, and you live in the perfect climate 🥰

@sandragoerlich7134 2 жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful collection of plants, love the furry heliconia, nice that a botanist came to your garden, thanks for sharing!!!

@cdcandme 2 жыл бұрын

i love it. healthy discussions

@deeoh3708 Жыл бұрын

Wow, really interesting and enjoyable having you talking with this lovely botanist. Thank you,

@xccude 2 жыл бұрын

Irene such a beautiful garden and love the insights of Mr Francis, it was very educational. Also love the untalked about ferns that you have, they're massive and please do a segment on them next 😊

@mehdimusa6327 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful uncle, very wise

@ranger2316 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your garden and the discussion! Thank you so much!

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

☺️🤗 thank you Ranger!

@Arleth7 2 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful, I want a garden with deer resistant plants 😁 my deer neighbors eats almost everything 🙄🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

@leafing.around 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 that's the first time I hear them labelled as plant pest! Here in the tropics we have romantic ideals about them...Xmas, Santa's helpers...😄

@Arleth7 2 жыл бұрын

@Leafing Around 😅 deer are beautiful for sure, specially in Xmas 🎄🦌🦌🎅 I have videos of deer on my account but here they are a bit of a nightmare for gardeners 🤯😋🌱🦌 once I planted hostas, roses, pansies, tulips, etc and those are like candies for them 😋🍬🌱🦌🤣 OH well that's how we learn 🤷🏻‍♂️😅 we asked nurseries for a list of deer resistant plants.