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Given that spring is around the corner, I thought of writing up on this topic as a value add so that you’re able to refer to this for some ideas on how to approach growing your own herbs! Soon it’ll be time to sow your herb seeds to grow into young saplings you can plant out when the frost risk is minimal and the ground warms up! Have a read…
Propagating succulents Succulents are one of the easiest of plants to propagate! Depending on the species of succulent, they can either be grown from seeds; you’re able to create mini me’s from their leaves/stems; or set of wee cute little baby versions of them themselves and which are aptly called pups! From leaf Pick one of their leaves, leave the wounded end to dry (called callousing) for about a day…
Biophilia xxx The core areas of biophilia in garden design The belief that people will spend more on spaces or views that connect with nature. This has been the case for landscape design where people are realising the benefits of that connection and are therefore more interested in doing up their homes to achieve that goal. An example landscape design wise is an existent tree with a historical connection with…
Key players and timing Recognition of the need for designer involvement right client -designer team talking early to various parties Timing - didn't leave to the last minute and wasn't too early either as construction changes The construction team Although I personally have not tried this way of propagating, you’re able to buy some quality seeds from reputable online nurseries in Australia due to quarantine restrictions. The design Pick one…
Planning is everything I know that the outdoor design bug doesn’t usually hit most people until the first lovely spring day. I advise anyone that contacts me that they will have a better result if the process starts way earlier than that. With more people now working from home, I see that people have now taken the time to think about when they should start their garden design. When's best…
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. ![]()
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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), perhaps the most famous artist in the world, is perceived by many as the 'mad' artist, the man who painted in a frenzy or simply the tormented soul who cuts off his ear. ![]()
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His artistic genius is often overshadowed by those who see his paintings as mere visual manifestations of his troubled mind. Whilst in part this may be true, in reality his innovative and unique artistic style was of enormous importance to a host of artists who followed in his wake. ![]()
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The career of Vincent van Gogh as a painter was short, but his paintings revolutionized artistic practice and styles. ![]()
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The intensity of his vision, his wonderful sense of colour, and the extraordinary boldness of his technique created masterpieces that exercise a profound influence on the art of the twentieth century.![]()
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Amazing!!! 💚
Omg I have one in my garden at the moment and it’s so cool!!! 💚💚💚![]()
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Have you seen one of these before? 🤩
lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au
These Caterpillars live and pupate in a silken shelter, which they initially cover with bits of leaf. As they grow larger, they attach parallel short twigs sparsely over the surface.
Loving the texture and the different greens in this one! ![]()
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An open garden I visited ages ago and one I admired a lot as it had a lot of features I wanted in my own garden. 🤩![]()
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It was the first time I actually paid attention to what the emotional pull in this combo was for me. It turns out that it was the lime green colour of leaves (one of my fav colours) and the knowledge (and anticipation) that it will turn a beautiful autumn colour when it's ready! 🍂![]()
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Love the impact of seasonality where something happens all the time in the garden and keeps it interesting for me!![]()
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What in your garden gives you that emotional pull and what is your favourite seasonality impact? 💚
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