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The Ecobuild Rumpus

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend London’s Ecobuild conference on the emerging role of sustainability in infrastructure on the domestic and global stage. As a brief outline for those unfamiliar with Eco build, its role is that of an annual ecological summit designed to encourage not only the advocates of this […]

Friend or Foe?

It is oft disputed whether an insect population as a general concept is beneficial or detrimental to a gardener, however this subject cannot be decided with a simple black/white frame of mind.  Like their micro equivalent bacteria, there are types and species of creepy crawlies that can be either devastating or redemptive of any green […]

A Climber for Every Corner

A while ago we released an article on the increasing encroachment of urbanization on personal green spaces, stating some means by which a lack of space can become an opportunity, rather than a hindrance to creativity. This week we want to follow that up with a selection of wall based planting schemes so that, although […]

Blooms on Canvas

Nature, and more specifically its minutiae, comprises probably the oldest topic of recorded artwork – dating from the documentation of prehistoric animal and tree life in the cave scrawls of our ancestors, to Van Gogh’s Irises, arguably the most lucrative bouquet in history. This week I’ll be reviewing some of the most famous flowers of […]

Blue Foliage Plants

Following on from last week’s article concerning silver toned foliage, this week we will be covering the colour blue, and a selection of the most effective cultivars for displaying this hue.  As has been mentioned previously, it is interesting to consider the time of year that your foliage will have the greatest impact in the […]