What makes for the perfect courtyard garden? It’s all about knowing how to work with your space; designing your outdoor oasis in the way that you want to use it, and the way you want to feel when you’re in it, whether you’re spending some time to yourself or entertaining friends and family. Now that…
Fears of coronavirus-induced shortages have sparked a desire to grow our own food, but getting hold of supplies isnโt easy when popping to the garden centre is out of the question. Hereโs how to overcome some of the common obstacles to harvesting your first crop. You havenโt got a clue Being on hand at home…
When working with a small outdoor space, it is not just size that counts. Everything from placement to material choices of your backyard storage ideas can have an impact. It is about seamlessly integrating ergonomic yet beautiful options into the area. Happily, there is no shortage of backyard storage ideas for small spaces that maintain…
A small conservatory is by no means a rarity โ letโs be honest, who has the space for a super large conservatory after all?! Perhaps a select few. But having a conservatory to begin with is something of a luxury โ and there are plenty of space-savvy small conservatory ideas to make this compact extension…
PROJECT eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS) SNAPSHOT To investigate techniques that can be scaled for crop production in microgravity, a NASA-sponsored Sierra Space team is developing soilless nutrient delivery and recovery technologies that will be demonstrated via plant tests aboard the International Space Station. In the future, plants may play a significant role in…
The Italian designed micro garden, measuring 30 x 10 x 10 centimetres, launched into orbit on the ESAโs VEGA-C Vector from Kourou in French Guinea last month. Scientists contributing to its creation came the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Federico II University of Naples, Sapienza University of Rome,…
Putting an exact number on the different colours that appear in nature is nigh impossible, but the popular estimate is upwards of 10 million hues. This enormous volume can make colourful garden design a real head-scratcher: what shades to choose, how do they impact the overall picture, and how do you choose the right colour…
Tiny houses have been having a moment for a while now. In an age of rising housing costs, concerns about sustainability, and a desire to declutter and simplify life, small houses appeal to many. The term โtiny houseโ has come to encompass a lifestyle that values smaller, simpler, and more affordable homes that are larger…
1 Hang a Porch Swing A Beautiful Mess Get that classic charm by installing a porch swing like this one. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or enjoying a quiet moment with a book, there’s something about a swing that makes you want to stop and smell the roses. See more at A Beautiful…
Looking for small garden ideas? Working with less space doesn’t mean your options are limited โ in fact, there are countless ways to design a petite garden. Whether you’re thinking about how to plan a small garden from scratch or you’re looking for small patio ideas to spruce up your space, there’s plenty of room…