Tag: Gardens
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The food, creativity and ecology centre tucked away behind Townsend Yard has replaced its old greenhouses with a new seed library, barn, exhibition space, cafe and plant nursery. Around 300 people roamed the site exploring the vegetable and ‘sky garden’, ponds, wildflower meadow, willow circle and indoor spaces including the exhibition Into Seeds of Time by OmVed artist in residence Vivienne…
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If you live in a warm climate, you’ll naturally have more and different planting options to enjoy in a winter garden. As ever, the temptation is to add more flowering plants. While always lovely, there is so much more you can do to create a full, but still seasonal, mix. Some of the best design…
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If your garden is on the small side and you’re struggling for inspiration this year, take a look at the below ideas for small gardens. We’ve handpicked a selection of brilliant designs from the recent years of Britain’s most prestigious Flower Show. Ideas for small gardens Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. If space is so tight…
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This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. If you have a plot that is a little unusual in size and shape, you need to think carefully about how to optimize it. At first it can seem an impossible task, but with a bit of planning and a few clever enhancements, you can transform your…
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Formal garden design can suit traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces, backyards large or small, and from urban garden to country retreat. While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space. There are ways to approach…
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A professional florist named April has shared a list of five flowers that anyone can attempt to grow at home, no matter how much experience you have in the garden A florist has shared some tips for beginner gardeners(Image: Getty Images) Embarking on gardening as a hobby for the first time can seem intimidating. There’s…
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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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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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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is inviting K-12 public schools to apply for a grant that provides hydroponic gardens, giving students a hands-on STEM learning experience while promoting access to local foods. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without…
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Greenhouses are useful additions to outdoor spaces for gardeners who want to grow their own plants, produce, and flowers. However, they are often large and can take up a lot of space. Most greenhouses aren’t an option for homeowners with smaller gardens and yards; however, Outsunny has a mini greenhouse that doesn’t take up too…