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 moreIf you are looking for a stunning bloom for a part of your garden with moist soil, plant of the week: Lythrum salicaria could be a strong contender. This is […]
Read moreIs Boston Ivy the new black in garden design? After having spotted rather a few sightings in various media lately it is indeed my thinking that Parthenocissus tricuspidata is trending. […]
Read moreMust be something in the air cause currently I seem to hone in on colour as a garden design feature. Inspirational garden designs – w34-2022 take a closer look at […]
Read moreIs red in the garden a good idea? Red is a bold, strong colour that takes up a lot of space. In some quarters it’s considered safe to use it […]
Read moreIf you live in the right climate having a swimming pool must be a real asset. At least I would think so as I love swimming. If I had the […]
Read moreDecades ago when I moved into suburbia and walked around checking out other people’s gardens I was drawn to slate as hard landscaping. In my opinion this material looks really […]
Read moreI made a new acquaintance the other day, lucky me. Found that plant of the week – Lysimachia clethroides was growing just around the corner. A fairly new corner actually. […]
Read moreIt was a fantastic summer day, hot and humid. So inviting to get on the scooter and go somewhere stunning. I decided that Gunnebo Slott (House) on the outskirts of […]
Read moreBlimey. Was out and about on an excursion on my one and only scooter today. The day was so fine and hot, a perfect day for a ride. About half […]
Read moreThought it was a nice day for a rockery garden outlook. Headed to the local Trädgårdsföreningen (The Garden Society of Gothenburg) to check one out. I haven’t been there for […]
Read moreFound these images I took about five years ago when visiting Chumleigh gardens, a hidden gem in southeast London. Being part of Burgess Park, it’s a dedication to the area’s […]
Read moreCan there be too many water lilies? The thought has never really occurred to me before. Until today that is. Or rather the other day when they were brought to […]
Read morePlant of the week – Dasiphora fruticosa, might be better known to you as Potentilla fruticosa. For some reason and at some point, unknown to me, it was decided that […]
Read moreI had a lightbulb moment, thinking it was a great day for checking out elevated paths. This garden design feature is very common in Moorish and Persian gardens, not seen […]
Read moreHere’s inspirational garden designs – w32-2022! Another week has already gone by and the fine garden design moments keep on coming. From sculpture to food trolleys to psychedelic outdoor illumination […]
Read morePerhaps some permeable pavers for your garden design scheme? No? Would that answer be based on thinking “they are only used for car parks, aren’t they?”. Well, yes, they are, […]
Read moreLucky girl I am, living close to a soon-to-be-opened new public park. Make that a very near the city centre urban park. That does not happen every day these days. […]
Read moreIt was a rainy day, but not that it bothered me. I was being far too busy redecorating my abode. It’s the second time I’ve been doing this recently. Before […]
Read moreGreen space and sculpture goes back a long time. In the Western world the Greeks were the first to use statuary for garden ornaments. Marble likenesses of heroes and gods […]
Read moreBlimey, time flies when you are having fun. 1st August today, the last of the summer months has just begun (ie in Northern Europe). My Instagram flow is inundated with […]
Read moreIt’s the last Saturday of July 2022. The day has been glorious, which is a big distractor. Time sort of disappears … So today I will keep this post short […]
Read moreEverybody loves a lawn I wrote in a previous post some time ago. Including myself stating that I could not see myself not having at least a small section of […]
Read moreThey take your breath away with their long-lasting blooms. Plant of the week – Hortensia (Hydrangea macrophylla) – who can resist them? Garden Centres know this very well and have […]
Read moreRead an article the other day about practical advice in regards to garden illuminiation. If you want to make it rock professionally, it’s not as easy as you’d like to […]
Read moreWell, as departure is imminent I thought I’d make a London trip recap of some of the green spaces I managed to visit during my short stay. 2. The Artist’s […]
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