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A Secret World

The green roof was one of the best decisions we made when building our new house. I'm a total convert. The practical advantages of having one are well known -...

Purple Loosestrife: Perfect for British Gardens

Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is native to Europe. I'd call it "vigorous" in the UK, although outside Europe it can be an invasive menace. Google it and you'll see what...

Sustainable Landscapes For The Future

I had an interesting day at Bristol University last week, learning about "sustainable landscapes for the future". I still don't know what "sustainable" means, particularly when used by landscape architects,...

RSPB: If You Build It, They Will Come

"If you build it, they will come" is the strapline for the new RSPB adverts. Initially I thought it was just ripped off from "Field Of Dreams", (another) odd but...

Birdsfoot Trefoil

The Birdsfoot Trefoil on our green roofs is finally in flower. I first noticed it on the shed, but it's now flowering next to the Kidney Vetch on our main...

Caring for God's Acre

Thanks to Caring for God's Acre I had a lovely trip to Wales this week. Caring for God's Acre is a charity promoting sensitive and helpful ways of looking after...