Cultivating Collection (page 10)

Using scissors to thin flowered shoots of climbing plant

Green spray bottle, side view

Man harvesting spinach by hand

Man sowing swede seeds by hand using a string as a guide

Three strawberries on bed of straw, under green toothed leaves, front view

Mushroom cultivation, 1880s C017 / 6898
Mushroom cultivation. 19th-century artwork of a man with a shovel working in candle-light in a cave being used to grow mushrooms

Organic raspberries on canes and picked. Picked organic raspberries (Rubus idaeus) and summer-fruiting raspberry canes in an allotment. Photographed in the UK in July

Coffee (Coffea sp. ) plant
Coffee (Coffea sp.) plant. Photographed in Mauritius

Organic apples in an allotment. Apples (Malus domestica) on a tree in an organic allotment plot. Photographed in the UK in September

African herbal tree, 16th century
African herbal tree. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people in Senegal harvesting herbs from an achanaca tree, used for healing sickness. This may possibly be an acacia tree

South American tree, 16th century
South American tree. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South America harvesting the fruits of a choine tree. The accompanying text mentions oranges and lemons (native to Asia)

Tobacco cultivation, 16th century
Tobacco cultivation. 16th-century artwork of people cultivating and using tobacco, here called the petun herb or Angoulmoisine

Pepper tree cultivation, 16th century
Pepper tree cultivation. 16th-century artwork of people cultivating a pepper tree. The black pepper tree (Piper nigrum) is a vine that is native to southern India

Rhubarb cultivation, 16th century
Rhubarb cultivation. 16th-century artwork of a Jewish merchant (left) supervising the cultivation and harvesting of a rhubarb plant

Caterpillar Challenger tracked tractor, cultivating seedbed, Scotland, september

Tractors cultivating and drilling cereal crop in arable farmland, Tibthorpe, North Yorkshire, England, march

Kingham, Oxfordshire - Breaking up Stubble
Martins Patent Cultivator breaking up the stubble at Kingham, Oxfordshire. These were sold by C. Lainchbury & Son, an engineering firm from Kingham. Date: 1910

Cultivating Silkworms
Two men at work cultivating silkworms in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Farm workers harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp. ) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may
Farm workers harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp.) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may

Close-up of stone picker going over newly ploughed field, England, september

Farm worker harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp. ) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may
Farm worker harvesting crop of commercially grown Rose (Rosa sp.) buds for perfume industry, Central Bulgaria, may

Commercial flower crop, Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flowering, growing in field, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, march
Commercial flower crop, Daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flowering, growing in field, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, march

Tractor with disc harrows, harrowing stubble field, Sussex, England, september

Fendt 716 tractor with stone picker, going over newly ploughed field, England, september

Tractor tilling soil in coastal arable farmland, with grazing marsh and sea in background, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, april

Comparison of cultivator prepared and not cultivated seedbeds, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, september

Rice (Oryza sativa) crop, man tilling paddyfield with machine, in paddyfield with seedlings, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Horse, Suffolk Punch, three adults, pulling plough during ploughing competition, Petworth, West Sussex, England

Leafcutter ant workers (Atta cephalotes) gathering leaves. These ants are carrying leaves to their nest, which they use to cultivate a fungus as a food source

Leafcutter ants carrying leaves
Leafcutter ant workers (Atta cephalotes) carrying leaves. These ants are carrying leaves to their nest, which they use to cultivate a fungus as a food source

Genetically modified corn
MODEL RELEASED. Genetically modified corn (Zea mays), being held by a scientist wearing protective clothing. Genetically modified (GM) or transgenic plants have genetic material (genes)

Genetically modified plant. Conceptual image representing a genetically modified (GM) seedling growing in the cupped hands of a technician

Hydroponic cultivation of sage plants
MODEL RELEASED. Hydroponic sage cultivation. Medical researcher checking the electrical conductivity, temperature and nutrient levels of the water supplies for sage plants being grown hydroponically

Polytunnels growing raspberry plants (Rubus idaeus) in rows. These tunnels are made of polyethylene and have similar effects to greenhouses providing a warm and humid environment

Echeveria derenbergii plants in pots

Polytunnels in rows. These polytunnels are being used to cultivate raspberry plants (Rubus idaeus). They are made of polyethylene and provide a warm and humid environment for growing crops

Organic onion (Allium cepa White Prince ) in a vegetable garden. The yellow leaves indicate that the onion is ready for harvest

Harvesting wheat grain. Combine harvester unloading wheat (Triticum sp.) grain into a container for storage. Photographed in Victoria, Australia

Organic onions (Allium cepa White Prince ) in a vegetable garden. Onions are used as ingredients in cooking and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium

Palm tree plantation. Photographed in the Draa river valley, Morocco

Organic black kale cabbage plants (Brassica oleracea Nero de Toscana ) in a wooden trug. Cabbage is used as an ingredient in cooking and is a good source of vitamin C

Tea picker at a tea plantation in Kaziranga, Assam, India. Woman gathering leaves from tea plants (Camellia sinensis var. assamica). India is the largest producer and consumer of tea in the world

Onions (Allium cepa Red Sun )
Organic onions (Allium cepa Red Sun ) in a vegetable garden

Green manure. Gardener mixing a fodder radish (Raphanus sativus) crop into a vegetable bed. Green manure is a plant crop that is grown in a vegetable bed prior to the cultivation of food crops

Mussel farming. A fisherman holding a handful of freshly harvested mussels. Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are farmed for food in temperate waters around the world

Harvested wheat (Triticum sp.) tied up in bundles. Photographed in the Draa river valley, Morocco

Cereal crop harvest. Woman working in a field, harvesting crops. Photographed in the Draa river valley, Morocco

Harvesting organic broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure ). Gardener hand-picking broad beans from a plant in a vegetable garden

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"Cultivating Nature's Bounty: From Lemon Groves to Organic Gardens" In the picturesque Lemon groves of Tuscany, Italy, farmers carefully tend to their precious citrus trees, cultivating a vibrant source of zesty delight. Meanwhile, in Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the majestic Tilia x europaea (Lime tree) stands tall and proud as a testament to meticulous cultivation. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Suffolk, England, an industrious gardener wields a garden fork with determination as they dig into the fertile soil of their allotment. The scent of earth fills the air as they prepare for a bountiful harvest come August. As autumn arrives in Scotland's Scottish Borders region and Kelso's arable fields stretch out before us like a patchwork quilt, a John Deere tractor dutifully pulls a soil press. With precision and care, it rolls over the seedbeds - an essential step in cultivating healthy crops. In another corner of history lies PERICLES' etching and aquatint artwork titled "Autumn. " Through his skilled hands and artistic vision, he captures nature's beauty during this transformative season - reminding us that cultivation can take many forms beyond just farming. Speaking of transformational figures, an election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity reminds us that leaders too must cultivate prosperity for all. Just like farmers tending their fields or gardeners nurturing organic vegetable gardens. Back across the pond in Bridgnorth, Shropshire County England; where vast arable fields await attention from modern machinery. A John Deere 7930 tractor equipped with Vaderstad disc cultivator diligently works its way through each row; ensuring optimal conditions for future growth. And let us not forget about Chianti - Europe's beloved wine region nestled within Italy's enchanting landscapes. As autumn paints vibrant hues upon vineyard rows there; we witness yet another form of cultivation.