Garden design, build and maintenance in Archway, London By The Curious Gardener | October 26, 2018 - 12:25 pm |October 26, 2018 All, Fun Projects, Garden design and Maintenance, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Small Gardens, Types of Work Done Leave a comment I designed, built, landscaped and planted, and still maintain this garden in Archway London. I tried to create 2 ‘rooms’ … →
Greenroof build and plant in Archway, London By The Curious Gardener | October 26, 2018 - 12:20 pm |October 29, 2018 All, Cacti and Succulents, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden design and Maintenance, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Living walls, Terrariums & Office Plants, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Small Gardens, Types of Work Done, Wildlife Plants Leave a comment A client was building a studio, and I suggested we green-roof it to create a wildlife friendly, eco-alternative to a … →
Bespoke wedding arch build By The Curious Gardener | October 26, 2018 - 12:14 pm |October 26, 2018 All, Fun Projects, Garden design and Maintenance, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Planting and Pruning, Small Gardens, Types of Work Done, Weddings Leave a comment I was asked to build a wedding arch on a beach for a wedding in Canada. Using only found, natural … →
A wedding in Hackney Mashes, Stamford Hill, London By The Curious Gardener | October 16, 2018 - 5:54 pm |October 16, 2018 All, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden design and Maintenance, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Parties and Events, Small Gardens, Types of Work Done, Weddings Leave a comment I, along with a team of amazing volunteers / friends, was offered the opportunity to decorate a wedding in a … →
Watering systems comparison: Claber vs Hozelock. ‘stop worrying about the watering’ By The Curious Gardener | September 9, 2014 - 6:52 pm |September 18, 2016 All, Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Recommended, sponsored post, Spring, Summer Leave a comment It’s time for a holiday. Do I trust my flatmates to water my garden? Sorry flatmates, but no, I’m going the … →
Planting bulbs in the green – snowdrops & acconites By The Curious Gardener | February 5, 2014 - 11:10 am |February 5, 2014 All, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Definitions, Feburary, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Shade, Spring, Winter Leave a comment There are some spring-flowering bulbs that do better when planted in the green (when they have flowered, and still have … →
DIY soil test – Acid or Alkaline? By The Curious Gardener | February 3, 2014 - 7:36 pm |February 3, 2014 Acid Loving Plants, Acid-loving plants, All, Definitions, Fun Projects, Garden design and Maintenance, General News and Blog, Plants Leave a comment If you have a lot of land, or just want a general idea of your soil type, this DYI soil … →
Chelsea Fringe Cake Sunday, 2nd June 2-4pm By The Curious Gardener | May 28, 2013 - 11:41 am |May 28, 2013 All, Events, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Recommended Leave a comment The Chelsea Fringe Cake Sunday is happening next Sunday 2nd June 2-4pm at 39 -45 Ambler Road, N4 2QS Chelsea pensioners are travelling … →
Violas in full glory – winter & spring colour, how to grow By The Curious Gardener | May 22, 2013 - 2:36 pm |May 22, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, April, Container Gardens, December, Feburary, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Plants, Scent, Semi-Hardy Plants, Shade, Small Gardens, Spring, Wet, Winter 1 Comment Violas have put on an amazing show this year, and seem to have liked the cold temperatures we’ve had. These … →
Airport Veg! Growing in unloved corners By The Curious Gardener | May 21, 2013 - 1:46 pm |May 21, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, August, Autum, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, July, June, May, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, September, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Sun, Vegetables 1 Comment In the most unexpected spot, as I was rushing to get my plane to Denmark (a whole other story) a beautiful planting of … →
What is succession planting? By The Curious Gardener | April 9, 2013 - 5:38 pm |April 9, 2013 All, Autum, Container Gardens, Definitions, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter 2 Comments Basic meaning: having the most plants in a given space growing / cropping for as long as possible through the … →
Spring flowering plants / bulbs – Colour, beauty and joy early in the year. By The Curious Gardener | March 5, 2013 - 2:10 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, January, March`, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Month, Spring Leave a comment It’s the warmest day of the year so far, and I wanted to share some sunny spring colour to brighten … →
Planting & layering bulbs in containers for spring colour By The Curious Gardener | February 2, 2013 - 3:23 pm |March 13, 2013 All, Annuals / Bedding, Autum, Bulbs, Container Gardens, Fun Projects, Garden Types, General News and Blog, Normal Wetness, November, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Plants and Jobs by Season., Plants by Condition, Plants by Month, Rich Soil, Scent, September, Small Gardens, Sun Leave a comment Planting bulbs in containers is easy, and a great way to get spring colour. This should be done in September … →
Cloud trees, evergreen topiary, small spaces and pruning By The Curious Gardener | February 1, 2013 - 4:48 pm |March 5, 2013 All, April, August, Autum, December, Feburary, General News and Blog, Half-sun, January, July, June, March`, May, Normal Soil, Normal Wetness, November, October, Planting and Pruning, Plants, Scent, September, Shrubs / Bushes, Small Gardens, Spring, Summer, Sun, Topiary / Hedging, Trees, Winter Leave a comment The idea of topiary is horrifying to some people, but I think it has its merits, especially in small spaces! … →
Planning a New Garden By The Curious Gardener | January 31, 2013 - 11:23 pm |January 31, 2013 Autum, Fun Projects, General News and Blog, Spring, Summer, Winter Leave a comment If you’ve always wanted to try gardening, or want to give your oputdoor space a revamp, but are flabergasted by … →
