Earthly Utopias sets out to share examples of our religion, philosophy, and spirituality informs and inspires gardens. It visits cathedrals, monasteries, and ruined abbeys; temples, … Read More ›
Category: Garden
I have read, and loved, several of the Kew Gardener’s Guides and this one on growing alpines is no exception. With gorgeous photos and illustrations, … Read More ›
I have read, and loved, several of the Kew Gardener’s Guides and this one on growing roses is no exception. With gorgeous photos and illustrations, … Read More ›
“Adventures in Eden”, by Carolyn Mullet, with it’s gorgeous cover was to be an indulgence for me. The back cover copy implied it would be … Read More ›
I loved “Grow Your Soil!” by Diane Miessler from the first page! It is packed full of insightful information but it’s threaded together with a … Read More ›
In reading Kevin Hobbs and David West’s “The Story of Trees”, I hoped to expand my knowledge of trees through better understanding each tree’s historical … Read More ›
Having enjoyed a previous Kew Gardener’s Guide, I was excited to open their latest release focusing on growing orchids. I’ve tried a couple of times … Read More ›
My appreciation of ferns came from my mum who is so fond of them and grew when we purchased a home with a garden filled … Read More ›
As the title suggests, Kim Eierman’s The Pollinator Victory Garden is all about helping our bees, wasps, butterflies and other pollinators succeed in a world … Read More ›
Having tackled a few small home improvement projects, the Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Outdoor Building book appealed to develop my understanding from … Read More ›
For the purpose of this book, I have defined a garden weed as ‘a plant that reproduces seemingly uncontrollably’. Wild about Weeds by Jack Wallington … Read More ›
Bursting with beautiful and inspiring gardens, Linda O’Keeffe’s Inside Outside easily delivers on it’s promise on being a sourcebook. Highlighting the way the garden mirrors … Read More ›
Recently, I’ve been exploring the amazing ability of plants to purify the air and absorb humidity. Bringing plants indoors has been a habit I have … Read More ›