When seeing plant of the week – Chaenomeles japonica in the autumn the first thing you notice is the large, yellow, apple-like fruit. If you look down that is. This […]
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Plant of the week – Rhododendron orbiculare
I saw plant of the week – rhododendron orbiculare a month or so ago, without knowing what it was. Did some research but didn’t find what I was looking for. […]
Read moreAll is not well in pampas grass land.
Those plumes – such showstoppers. For me spotting pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) for the first time was equal to love at first sight. The plumes are so glamorous so large […]
Read morePlant of the week – Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Nana’
Plant of the week – Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Nana’ has in my opinion a groovy somewhat unpolished vibe about it. The weeping threadlike branches hang to the ground reminiscent of […]
Read morePlant of the week – Arbutus unedo
Plant of the week – Arbutus unedo is also known as strawberry tree. It’s easy to understand why, the fruit is highly reminiscent of (wild) strawberry. In my mind their […]
Read morePlant of the week – Osmanthus heterophyllus
It’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 moreFloating forests
Are 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 morePlant of the week – Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’
I 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 moreIs the high density tree look trending?
Is 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’
Plant 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 morePlant of the week: Callicarpa bodinieri
The 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 moreWinning combo of courtyards and pot plants.
A 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 moreNot only one but two Umbracles
Blimey, 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 moreL’Umbracle in Valencia is quite something
So 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 morePlant of the week: Salix udensis ‘Sekka’
Now 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 morePlant of the week: Verbena bonariensis
Plant of the week: Verbena bonariensis is a real hipster plant. Personally I’m somewhat dubious about the lanky profile. But seeing them in full healthy bloom the other day, in […]
Read moreShady areas shouldn’t be ignored
In northern Europe shade is almost on par with an ugly word. The winters are so long and the summers can be temperamental to say the least. When the sun […]
Read morePlant of the week: Cosmos bipinnatus
Plant of the week: Cosmos bipinnatus has a rather odd name, doesn’t it? When I think of cosmos I think of the universe … How come a worldly pretty flower […]
Read morePlant of the week: Hippophae rhamnoides
Plant of the week: Hippophae rhamnoides is a relatively new acquaintance to me. Which now when I know it seems rather odd, how come I’ve never really paid attention to […]
Read moreA short story about allées
Alley, avenue, allée – different name, same thing? In relation to garden design the terms in essence refer to long walks or drives bordered by rows of evenly spaced trees […]
Read moreOMG how exciting – a shrub …
OMG how exciting – a shrub on a seen-better-days quayside! Well, yes, actually. At least for a person into garden design. Not that this is a garden but my intention […]
Read morePlant of the week: Quercus robur ‘Fastigiate Koster’.
The common oak, Quercus robur, is a huge tree with a wide, impressive crown and mighty trunk. Plant of the week: Quercus robur ‘Fastigiate Koster’ on the other hand has […]
Read morePlant of the week: Lythrum salicaria.
If 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?
Is 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 morePlant of the week – Lysimachia clethroides.
I 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. […]
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