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The house was purchased as a construction kit from Brzeg in Poland (Brieg in Germany at the time). It was a gift to Bergen Museum from C. Mohr, a well known merchant in those days. The plan for the construction and its plant exhibitions was made by the director of the museum, J. Brunchorst, and…
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WHETHER you’re a green-fingered veteran or new to the gardening scene, this Dunelm buy might be the perfect addition to your flowerbeds. One shopper was inspired to pick up the budget-friendly buy after seeing her fellow bargain hunters rave about it. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! A Facebook user shared the deal…
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A climbing hydrangea and pots of ferns and herbs soften the north-facing courtyard garden in this Spitalfields townhouse. The woodwork is in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball. Christopher Horwood First things first when talking about container gardens is to answer the burning question many people might have: what exactly is a container garden? It…
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READY TO GROW: With a little preparation you could be growing all winter long (Image: Getty) Winterising your greenhouse is one of the most important steps you can take to help your plants survive the cold months ahead. A well-prepared greenhouse holds heat more effectively, protects plants from frost damage, and prevents expensive problems like…
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There’s no denying that gardening is an occupation that throws up a lot of questions, but garden design apps can help. Whether you’re new to it or a seasoned, green fingered pro, big projects like landscaping or planning a garden from scratch need a lot of information along the way (which a garden designer can…
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Elon Musk said this week that in 10 to 20 years, work will be optional. He was sitting onstage at the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., along with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Since the Tesla CEO was awarded a $1 trillion pay package in November, he’s remained in the news as he continues…
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The quest to grow food beyond Earth has fascinated scientists and space agencies for decades, not only as a matter of survival, but as a critical strategy to sustain life on long-duration missions and future interplanetary exploration. Although many imagine leafy greens in space, the first vegetable ever to take root in microgravity was the…
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Joel Bird, artist, builder and garden designer on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect, can reinvent the smallest of spaces with the tightest of budgets, which comes in pretty handy because we’re always on the hunt for ideas to maximise compact spaces – especially when it comes to small gardens. If you’re thinking about transforming your…
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Spring is kicking in, bringing perennials back to life, pointing out gaps in borders, beds and rockeries and sending us all into garden planning mode. Should we add a water feature? Plant an orchard or dig a vegetable patch? If your gardening space is limited, any small backyard ideas you bring to life will be…
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1 Assemble a Wheelbarrow Garden Cavan Images//Getty Images Perfect for tight spaces, this creative idea allows you to plant in a portable and rustic container. With minimal effort, you’ll add a unique touch of greenery to any corner of your outdoor space—and can easily move it around as needed. SHOP WHEELBARROWS 2 Put Pots on…