Garden Design Manual

18/07/2024

I've been able to build a garden for autistic adults, by autistic adults to raise awareness of the challenges facing autistic adults. Please vote for my garden, the Secret Garden on the RHS website before 12noon tomorrow. Tia.

Find out about the stunning selection of gardens at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2024

18/01/2023

How's the weather where you are? We were blessed with a lovely smattering of snow overnight.

It's that lovely, crunchy snow that is much easier to walk on than the last snow we had! I enjoyed a short walk in it, without falling over!

The picture shows the old flowers of some globe artichokes, complete with their "snow hats".

03/08/2019

I've just come across this article and love the connection with the book "The Secret Garden" which inspires me too!

Wendy Whiteley never asked permission to transform prime land - now it's a beloved public space.

24/10/2016

Wow! This is different! What do you make of it?

Creative boundary

05/06/2016

This is on my list of places to visit - glorious!

Don’t forget to pop into the Flower Garden to enjoy our Wisteria at its best.

12/05/2016

Fourteen DIY garden bed edgings. Would you be tempted to use any?

Whether from natural stone, concrete, cinder blocks, or even china plates, you can turn your garden bed edgings into a bold, dramatic garden feature.

15/02/2016

Living willow structures: Just the time to get started in February. Quick and easy to create, what about the aesthetics and maintenance? Would it work for you?

I VIRTUALLY NEVER promise “fast and easy” in gardening, which involves worthwhile hard work and patience, but here’s the exception: [read more…]

06/02/2016

It's nearly spring and my thoughts are on garden planning ... came across these and thought I'd share as an idea. No affiliation whatsoever.

10 x LED 15mm Round Garden Decking Deck Kitchen Plinth Lights Lighting Kit in Home, Furniture & DIY, Lighting, Other Lighting | eBay

24/01/2016

Where do you/ could you grow food? Do you have to plant veg in rows?? ...

10 minutes | Ron Finley plants vegetable gardens in South Central LA -- in abandoned lots, traffic medians, along the curbs. Why? For fun, for defiance, for beauty and to offer some alternative to fast food in...