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

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  • čas přidán 25. 01. 2022
  • 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.
    To purchase the book, you may email to: welcome2network@gmail.com ; worldwide delivery.
    Connect with me:
    Instagram: leafing.around
    Facebook: leafing.around.official
    Dr Francis Ng's blog:
    tropicalhorticulture.blogspot....

Komentáře • 340

  • @TheMillennialPlantDad
    @TheMillennialPlantDad Před 2 lety +77

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

    • @invinoveritas6859
      @invinoveritas6859 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @moba3362
      @moba3362 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Patch978
    @Patch978 Před 2 lety +6

    Dr. Ng keeps it real! Lol

  • @user-tb8uu6vv4q
    @user-tb8uu6vv4q Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @doreenhamilton7943
    @doreenhamilton7943 Před 2 lety +9

    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

  • @sreelathas8498
    @sreelathas8498 Před 2 lety +2

    Its a pleasure watching plant enthusiasts ....

  • @ThePinoyHomestead
    @ThePinoyHomestead Před 2 lety +3

    Nice Tropical Garden

  • @janetshepherd9062
    @janetshepherd9062 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety

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

  • @hobihijaugreenhobby5719
    @hobihijaugreenhobby5719 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful monstera Bogisiana Aurea and amazing garden that you have 👍

  • @DatuinChannel
    @DatuinChannel Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful, this is an inspiration, keep safe there.

  • @mcjoecylbril6261
    @mcjoecylbril6261 Před 2 lety +6

    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 💕💕💕

  • @benlcr7784
    @benlcr7784 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @audit1018
    @audit1018 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @alyslim5234
    @alyslim5234 Před 6 dny

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

  • @yougrowgail2535
    @yougrowgail2535 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @gracealarkon4939
    @gracealarkon4939 Před 2 lety +1

    2 brilliant meeting of minds on plants. 👍👍

  • @belindanadela4203
    @belindanadela4203 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @belindanadela4203
      @belindanadela4203 Před 2 lety

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

  • @infobiodiversity
    @infobiodiversity Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @latashaholding9712
    @latashaholding9712 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @ronhenry7364
    @ronhenry7364 Před 2 lety +3

    That was wonderful Irene! 🥰 thank you.

  • @rheashumblesanctuary9976
    @rheashumblesanctuary9976 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @OutdoorNatureAdventures
    @OutdoorNatureAdventures Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @debbiedelim6838
    @debbiedelim6838 Před 2 lety +3

    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 . 🌿🌱🍀

  • @preethamohanan2565
    @preethamohanan2565 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @cindybellwood110
    @cindybellwood110 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @jutikadas8769
    @jutikadas8769 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @kussrialamsjah9082
    @kussrialamsjah9082 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @teresitaobra595
    @teresitaobra595 Před 2 lety +3

    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..

  • @lissettemontalvo9625
    @lissettemontalvo9625 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @genevievegreene1595
    @genevievegreene1595 Před 2 lety +4

    This was a very nice tour. Thank you both.

  • @pixmaspider
    @pixmaspider Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @lucyogutu-lumuli7253
    @lucyogutu-lumuli7253 Před 2 lety +2

    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🤔

  • @ivaniruthayaraj4631
    @ivaniruthayaraj4631 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @mengpootan5296
    @mengpootan5296 Před 2 lety +2

    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
    @sandrabeck8788 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @olivierolivier6874
    @olivierolivier6874 Před 2 lety +2

    Very beautiful garden

  • @delphinewhite715
    @delphinewhite715 Před 2 lety +14

    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!

  • @bencardenas11
    @bencardenas11 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @bhanumathiamble9201
    @bhanumathiamble9201 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @seamt1864
    @seamt1864 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @sevbell8307
    @sevbell8307 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @nepalikancha345
    @nepalikancha345 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @victoriagrapsidou3474
    @victoriagrapsidou3474 Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @JoQ-GPS
    @JoQ-GPS Před rokem +2

    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!

  • @momostewart9771
    @momostewart9771 Před rokem

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

  • @user-qg8wr8nq2y
    @user-qg8wr8nq2y Před 2 lety +1

    가든님 나라에 가고 싶네요~~
    정말 멋진 가든님들이 많으시네요~~
    정말 멋진 영상들 감사드립니다 ~^♡♡^
    코로나 다 지나가면 가든님 나라에 꼭 갈께요~~
    계속 좋은영상 부탁드려요 🙏
    늘좋은정보감사합니다 ^♡♡^

  • @marianacasalino8719
    @marianacasalino8719 Před 2 lety +2

    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!

  • @harryvaldenor
    @harryvaldenor Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @reyhosein2533
    @reyhosein2533 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @reyhosein2533
      @reyhosein2533 Před 2 lety

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

  • @elisafraga4358
    @elisafraga4358 Před 2 lety +1

    That garden party should have been so much fun! 🎉

  • @litsnombre6390
    @litsnombre6390 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @peapod1217
    @peapod1217 Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @Greenleaves
    @Greenleaves Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @judymckerrow6720
    @judymckerrow6720 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @avanthypriyalifevlog2226
    @avanthypriyalifevlog2226 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow amazing 🥰

  • @thiliniwijeratne3846
    @thiliniwijeratne3846 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great collection of plants 🍃🤗💚

  • @bobokai
    @bobokai Před 2 lety +2

    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 :)))

  • @olgacarvalho4811
    @olgacarvalho4811 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @user-tc5nr2hb6t
    @user-tc5nr2hb6t Před 5 měsíci

    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
      @leafing.around  Před 5 měsíci

      😊😊😊 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!!

  • @jillianleblanc9370
    @jillianleblanc9370 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @anacetodialino73
    @anacetodialino73 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! amazing Heleconia...

  • @andreachang9998
    @andreachang9998 Před 2 lety +7

    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

  • @LNemir
    @LNemir Před 2 lety +3

    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...

  • @rainbowstar4360
    @rainbowstar4360 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @christinachen1152
    @christinachen1152 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @dryojimbo
    @dryojimbo Před 2 lety

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

  • @j.kruger5041
    @j.kruger5041 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for the Video

  • @floridanaturalfarming3367

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

  • @gloriagodfrey3899
    @gloriagodfrey3899 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @orchidswithnina
    @orchidswithnina Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @clintislearning9998
    @clintislearning9998 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @mkok23
    @mkok23 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @PleaseDonateTortoise
    @PleaseDonateTortoise Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @cherreedensley4994
    @cherreedensley4994 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely delightful. Australian subscriber.

  • @Arleth7
    @Arleth7 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂😂 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
      @Arleth7 Před 2 lety

      @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.

  • @1coolgyrl
    @1coolgyrl Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @Hiyaaydi
    @Hiyaaydi Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful garden! I hope I have lots of space too

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety

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

  • @zeraus.w.0512
    @zeraus.w.0512 Před 2 lety +4

    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 😊

  • @laurapearson3370
    @laurapearson3370 Před 2 lety

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

  • @iriliral6366
    @iriliral6366 Před rokem

    Ferns in half burned wood was beautiful👍👌

  • @bencardenas11
    @bencardenas11 Před 2 lety +3

    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
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +1

      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
      @bencardenas11 Před 2 lety

      @@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! 😊🌱

  • @melorbe3099
    @melorbe3099 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @amberschmidt278
    @amberschmidt278 Před 2 lety +4

    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. ❤️

  • @cdcandme
    @cdcandme Před 2 lety +1

    i love it. healthy discussions

  • @jephymilenic
    @jephymilenic Před 2 lety +6

    What a beautiful garden.. i really like this content..
    I hope one day I have a beautiful garden like this.. ❤❤

  • @kimaholland3423
    @kimaholland3423 Před 2 lety +7

    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

  • @paulwillingham3449
    @paulwillingham3449 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @zenthumb
    @zenthumb Před 2 lety +1

    It is a delight to see grandpa and you interact with one another. I can sense your shyness. Typical of how we Asians relate to elders. So funny when you showed your most expensive plant. Grandpa is kinda conservative when giving a reaction. So it is delight to see how he loves the Mirabilis. =)

  • @loveing49
    @loveing49 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @louieisahac5043 Před rokem

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

  • @mossify
    @mossify Před 2 lety +4

    would love to see a video made in this style about bendable moss poles and coir poles! 😊

  • @TL-gq9nk
    @TL-gq9nk Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely encounter

  • @myleneapuda710
    @myleneapuda710 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @johnpatterson9219
    @johnpatterson9219 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful video and professional guest!

  • @Lumimyrsky
    @Lumimyrsky Před 2 lety +3

    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 🥰

  • @victorianoalambra5325
    @victorianoalambra5325 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @soniauscategui5780
    @soniauscategui5780 Před 2 lety +7

    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!

  • @albarodriguez9486
    @albarodriguez9486 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @elbalconcito703
    @elbalconcito703 Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety

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

  • @jess4536
    @jess4536 Před 2 lety +21

    Congrats on the beautiful garden! I really enjoyed the video. Dr. Francis Ng’s knowledge is so incredible. I’m a big fan now 😍. Great job Irene! Thank you for bringing us amazing content to YT. We sure learned a lot 🥰💕

    • @leafing.around
      @leafing.around  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Jessica! This comment sure perks me up!🥰🌴

  • @sandragoerlich7134
    @sandragoerlich7134 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @xccude
    @xccude Před 2 lety +4

    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 😊