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Side return garden ideas are one of the trickiest places to plan. In a nutshell, it is the area that runs along the side of a house. It’s typically a narrow, sheltered space, and it can be tough to know how to zhuzh it up. However, like with all small garden ideas, where there is…
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A conservatory can add a wonderful space to relax and entertain in. A mix of botanical prints, a patterned tiled floor and natural materials create a look that brings the outside in. FURNITURE Aluminium side table, 60 x 40cm diameter, and armchair, 87 x 61 x 56cm, £3,000 for a set of two chairs and…
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“People think the only things that grow in shade are hostas and ferns,” she adds, but a quick glance at one of her RHS Chelsea Flower Show displays of shade-loving plants will dispel that myth. “I want to inspire show visitors and let them see what’s possible,” she continues. Her Chelsea exhibit is divided into…
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Greek-inspired gardens are quickly becoming one of the biggest trends for the summer, and I think this bright, summery style will last for years to come. It probably hasn’t escaped your attention, but Mediterranean-style gardens have been leading the charge of this year’s garden trend. But if you were looking to hone in on some…
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Garden mirror ideas may not be the first thing that springs to mind when decorating your outdoor space, but they’re an excellent choice that can help make small gardens look bigger, while also elevating the finished look. Placing a garden mirror behind a water feature or sculpture can really highlight that element, while positioning a…
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www.evanemeth.com A conversation with Sarah Price about how she designs her planting schemes is fascinating. She works in an unfettered way, with no specific planting plans but an intuitive sense of the plants that will work well together to form the nature-inspired compositions she is known for. Her gardens are like exquisite paintings, comprising layers…
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The new farmers who are working the land at Sarn – Image: Powys County Council Farmers in mid-Wales will take part in a new pilot to see if council owned land can be used to grow fruit and vegetables agro-ecologically on a commercial scale. 36 acres of Powys County Council-owned land in Sarn will be…
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Ghana’s vegetable exporters face growing uncertainty as they await clarification on a possible eviction from their long-established base in Cantonments, a move they say could severely disrupt exports of highly perishable produce. The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG), which…
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From metros to mini metros: How Tier-II cities are powering India’s real estate expansion Real estate experts said that the rise in tourism across leisure and religious Tier-II locations has directly boosted residential demand. Demand is particularly strong in cities such as Ayodhya, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Indore, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, Dehradun, Amritsar, Vrindavan, and Goa. Source…
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My deceased dear friend, former neighbor and community leader Bill Rihn once remarked back when dozens of Lagunans were building what became the South Laguna Community Garden Park: “We’re growing friendships.” When the COVID-19 pandemic struck hard in 2019-2020, I came often and alone to this public garden. Looking out on the Pacific, it grounded…