The courtyards of Córdoba
Been thinking for some years that I wanted to visit Córdoba in early May when the open courtyard festival is being held. This year it happened. But perhaps not the […]
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Been thinking for some years that I wanted to visit Córdoba in early May when the open courtyard festival is being held. This year it happened. But perhaps not the […]
Read moreIt’s late October and it’s now you smell this large shrub / small tree metres before you see it. The sweet fragrance coming from plant of the week – Osmanthus […]
Read moreBrutalist architecture – how fascinating it is. The concrete stares you in the face, unapologetic about its minimalistic, unadorned and severe impression. Add to that angular shapes and you have […]
Read moreThe inspirational garden designs – w43/2022 moodboard features funky herringbone patterned flooring inside and out as well as floral overload maximalism. Green is again on the agenda, a mobile BBQ […]
Read moreAre floating forests one of those things that we didn’t realise we missed and wanted? For this year’s Salone del Mobile design festival in Milan the brand Timberland commissioned Stefano […]
Read moreSome like it hot – try a palm house. A recent (UK) magazine recommends their readers to visit a palm house if they think it’s getting cold out there. Specifically […]
Read moreWe have all seen them. At least I presume so. Old tree trunks made into seating, a table, a potplant stand or similar. This way of manufacturing furnishing utilities must […]
Read moreI was most pleased to come across plant of the week – Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’ when out and about the other day. Been thinking to myself for some time why […]
Read moreAll over the place. Is one way of viewing the content of the inspirational garden designs – w42/2022 moodboard. Or how about an “ultra-modern” pod, a pink grass (!), an […]
Read moreI’ve been blathering about this before, but to me there is no doubt that red is in the garden air. In connection with the A/W London Fashion Week 2022, Pantone […]
Read moreIs the high density tree look trending? I’m not actually sure to tell you the truth. What I do know is that I like the look. Or to be more […]
Read morePlant of the week: Pyrus salicifolia ’Pendula’ is where I live also known as the olive tree of the North (read Scandinavia). It’s easy to understand why, the eucalyptus colouring […]
Read moreTo dare or not to dare the graffiti/plant combo?! It’s a bold statement, but the impact is just WOW. In some cases at least. In my mind there are two […]
Read moreIf you’re into fashion you might have noticed that a trending colour for the A/W 2022 season is pink. I like pink, it’s a happy colour. Therefore decided to make […]
Read moreSome designers recommend looking up when strolling out and about. There’s a lot of groovy and inspirational design details up and above that are unseen at eye-level. As a garden […]
Read moreWhen on holiday in Spain recently I came across a number of planters containing green(!) plants positioned against a green wall. Thought to myself, ‘Is that a good look?’. Yeah, […]
Read moreThe first time I saw plant of the week: Callicarpa bodinieri I stopped in my tracks. Were those purple/violet berries with an almost metallic lustre for real? Indeed they were. […]
Read moreThe layout of botanical gardens can certainly be very different. This thought occurred to me when visiting Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de València recently. The one nearest to me […]
Read moreInspirational garden designs – w40/2022 contain chairs of similar materials but very different looks, a fragrant bloom, lighting, an arty pavillion and stylish outdoors rugs.
Read moreA courtyard may be defined as an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings, typically one forming part of a castle or large house. Spain […]
Read moreBlimey, who would have thought that I would find not only one but two Umbracles in Valencia? Yesterday I posted about my up and close encounter with the L’Umbracle in […]
Read moreSo I finally found myself in a green space I’ve only seen in pictures before. L’Umbracle in Valencia is quite something. An outdoor space feeling like an indoor one. Primarily […]
Read moreNow we’re talking. If you live in Northern Europe and you like the jungle look, plant of the week: Salix udensis ‘Sekka’ is the plant to head for. I only […]
Read moreI’m on holiday in Alicante. Swimming is where it’s at. And some exploring to go with that. When in Alicante a have-to-do thing is to head up to Castillo Santa […]
Read moreFrom garden surrealism to a 3D printed sunshade to glamorous trellises, inspirational garden designs – w39/2022 continues to highlight cool green space vibes.
Read moreIt’s not only getting darker in the evenings, but also cooler. That shouldn’t stop us from enjoying our green spaces. At least for a little bit. There will, in due […]
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