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Articles related to "City Gardening"
A Rooftop Garden Enjoy your own rooftop garden, even if you live in an apartment building! You can grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on your roof. Helpful suggestions and links, a personal experience with rooftop gardening, and a recipe for Rooftop Sun Tea. roof garden • rooftop gardening • gardening • herbal tea • urban garden
Friends and Acquaintances I have many long time friends and many other acquaintances amongst my garden plants and their attendant wildlife. In what has been a rather wet and dismal summer, I look at a few seasonal highlights. Highlights that make gardening such a joy even on the dullest day. gardens • gardening • town gardening • town gardens • city gardens
GARDEN OF DREAMS Kees and I have shared many happy moments, amongst the times of great anxiety and drama. We have busied ourselves in the creation of a beautiful thing, sharing the toil, the contentment, the anxiety and the sense of fulfilment. gardens • water gardens • lotus plants • tasmania • nurseries
Hellebores In late winter and early spring when we all need a lift, my mind immediately conjures up those stalwarts of the early spring flower brigade, the Hellebores. Reliable, colourful and just what the spirit needs at this time of year. hellebores • hellebores • spring flowers • winter flowers • spring
On the Wild Side How to garden with nature and create a wildlife garden that is both productive, colourful and interesting. wildlife gardens • town gardens • wild gardens • city gardens • birds
The Accidental Gardener This month is my last article on English Town Gardening and Suite 101. So I look back on my small garden's history and how quite by accident I became a gardener at all. gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening
The Garden Architect Architectural garden planning. How to give your garden the bones and structure it needs to be attractive all year. gardens • gardening • garden design • garden architecture • garden design
Frantic Early Summer Early summer sees a new feature in my garden and lots of work in preparation for a well earned holiday. I look at some problems in the garden and how to prioritise the mounting workload. I also welcome some wildlife visitors to the garden and find time to sit to enjoy the early promise of another English summer. gardening • gardens • town gardens • town gardening • city gardens
Frosty December As Christmas approaches I re-discover a valuable item of gardening technology and enjoy the many birds now visiting the garden during the short winter days. I also explain how to prune your climbing roses to give them a head start for next season and look forward to some floral winter delights to come. gardens • gardening • town gardens • town gardening • city gardening
New and unusual small trees and shrubs Looking for outstanding shrubs and trees for a small garden? At her lecture at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto, Marion Jarvie gave us the scoop on some of the best! city garden • floral • garden center • manitoba maples • canadian gardeners
Preparing for Spring With Christmas now behind us, we look at the winter garden and what improvements we can make. Tackling these jobs now before the spring rush, can make all the difference to the gardener's workload. gardening • gardens • town gardens • town gardening • urban gardens
Relax with late summer colour With August now upon us it is time to finally relax and ease back on all the work. Late summer colour is often sparse, but with a little forward planning, your containers and border need not be bare. White and blue are colours that look good in the evening light and are not that common at this time of year. These cooler colours will add a refreshing touch to jaded borders, just the ticket for relaxing in the garden. gardening • gardens • english gardening • english gardens • late summer gardening
Spring Ventures With freezing March winds whistling around my ears, I've been busy preparing for the new season. Spring is now tantalizingly close. Early summer cottage flowers of simple, quite beauty are perfect for town or country. They are unfussy well-mannered partners in the spring garden. If you love restrained beauty, you will love these early summer perennials. gardening • gardens • english town gardening • city gardening • town gardening
A Town Garden Awakes An town garden awakes to spring and looks forward to the colours and scents of summer. hellebores • magnolias • camellias • compost • spring
An Indian Summer It is not that often we get an Indian summer in Britain. With the soft, subtle light of autumn many turning leaves take on special effects straight from the theatre. Sunny weather and higher than average temperatures make for a pleasant wander through the garden to admire the last flowers and insects of the year. gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardening • autumn colours
British Summer Time Begins Early spring is a very busy time for most gardeners. During an extended dry sunny spell, I have been busy re-potting container plants, feeding and mulching borders. I look at what might need re-potting amongst our permanent plantings, re-discover the joys of flowering potted camellias and describe the way I feed my own border plants. spring • spring • town gardening • urban gardening • city gardening
Community Gardens A community garden brings people of all ages and descriptions together. There is no "typical" community garden. Each community garden is as unique as each community... community garden • gardening • community garden type • american community gardening association • gardening association
Cottage Garden in the City Stop the car! I see flowers! Cottage gardens enliven the city landscape like no other garden style. Walk with me and enjoy photos of some of Baltimore's charming and exuberant cottage gardens in June. city cottage garden design city urban landscape ba
Early Summer Bonanza Summer holidays for the gardener are fraught with mental anguish. But with a little planning and forethought you can have a break even when your conscious forbids you. On your return, all the splendour of high summer is just waiting to be enjoyed. With all the main players still to come, what a welcome awaits! gardening • gardens • english gardening • english gardens • town gardening
Garden Appraisals
As we come to the end of summer, we look back on our triumphs and failures. This is a good time to take stock and see what changes we can make. Urban gardeners have to cope with many problems, such as bad light and poor soil. See what improvements you can make for next season. gardening • english gardening • garden makeover • town gardening • city gardening
Gardening Resolutions It's another New Year and resolutions abound. The middle of winter is a good time to take stock and think about what our own gardening priorities for the coming season will be. Even I have resolutions I hope to keep this time. gardening • new year resolutions • gardening resolutions • small gardens • city gardens
Making an impression: an artist's eye for colour Take a look at your garden through the eyes of an artist. Sonia Day reveals how to use the rules of colour theory to add sparkle to your garden. garden • plants • tulips • clematis • wood poppies
Mid Summer Moments Looking at mid summer highlights in my garden. Roses, clematis and the mixed border provide lots of colour and texture for those warm long evenings. The delights of water in the garden and coping with unexpected visitors are all part of high summer. gardening • english gardening • town gardening • town gardens • city gardening
Mid-winter gardening This article describes a presentation given by Judith Adam during a workshop held at the Civic Garden Centre in Toronto on Sunday, February 28, 1999. mid winter gardening • gardeners • garden centre • city gardening • landscaping
New Horizons As we near the end of a truly remarkable summer, I examine my own current garden projects and look forward to other exciting prospects just over the horizon. gardening • gardens • town gardening • city gardening • town gardens
On the Threshold of Another Spring With another spring just over the horizon, I look at the many spring jobs now demanding attention. I also enjoy the early spring flowers and look forward to the main spring show to come. gardening • gardens • town gardening • english town gardening • urban gardening
Preparing for Winter With autumn well under way now and winter not far behind, we look at the glorious colours to be found at this time of year and set about preparing for the dark winter months. gardening • gardens • english town gardening • town gardening • town gardens
Spring is in the Air With winter having a final wild fling, there are signs that the year is now turning. Snowdrops and other heralds of spring warm the heart at this time of year. With the wind whistling around my ears and the rain relentless in its intensity, I go in search of treaures lost and visit a friend with long ears. gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • spring
St. Patrick's Parades - A Scramble Scramble puzzle on the topic of St. Patrick's Day Parades with a little information and links. puzzles • st.patrick's day • dublin • ireland • leprechaun
Street Corners, Dandelions, and Blackberry Hill Thoughts on growing up in the city loving the wild, and on finding garden space in an urban environment. Recipes for Great-Grandma's Dandelion Greens, Wild Berry Jam, Dandy Beer, Brambleberry Cordial wild foods • edible wild plants • community garden • city garden • roof garden
The Glory of the Garden What makes gardening such a popular pastime? It is without doubt the pleasure and satisfaction of growing a variety of plants in the most trying of circumstances. In this article, we glory in the garden of town and city. gardening • gardens • town gardens • city gardens • urban gardening
Trees and Town Gardens With Christmas and winter almost upon us, our gardens are now entering a long hibernation period. While we are admiring the winter landscape and thinking of warmer days, I consider what trees can do for you and your garden. trees • tree planting • town gardens • small trees • gardening
Wildlife Safari Autumn is now well and truly here, but there is much to enjoy in this very special season. In the mellow, golden light of dying summer we can enjoy the garden in a new way. I have been making a wildlife safari in my garden. Join me and learn how you can make your garden a place of wonder and inspiration with the help of mother nature. gardening • autumn • wildlife • spiders • insects
Winter Protection With winter now under way, I discuss winter protection for all those slightly tender plants both outside and in pots. Short winter days can also be put to good use preparing for next season. Good housekeeping whilst not always attractive in itself, will give you a head start in the New Year. gardening • gardens • winter gardening • town gardens • town gardening
A Guide to NYC's Central Park Although an entire trip can be spent exploring Central Park, here is a brief history and directions for travelers visiting Manhattan's largest park. new york • new york city • central park • visit central park • visit new york
Beacon Hill of Boston MA Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community. boston walking tours • beacon hill walking tours • beacon hill • urban gardens • public spaces
Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces. beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Glorious June With so much to look at this month, it's difficult to know where to begin? The glory of the small town garden in June must feature roses and clematis, those timeless blooms of high summer. I take an in depth look at cultivation of these plants and some of the problems for the beginner. gardening • gardens • english town gardening • small gardens • city gardens
Heady Scents of Summer How is your garden's attar? Attar is a Persian word meaning smell. The heady scents of summer are now all around us, time to explore the delicious intoxicating fragrances of mid summer. Scents are the souls of flowers and are the very essence of the garden. gardening • gardens • summer gardening • summer scents • plant scents
Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Beacon Hill (Boston, MA) residents fashion hidden backyard gardens. Garden retreats come into being from small pieces of degraded urban soil and shaded settings. beacon hill garden club • urban gardens • city gardens • backyard gardens • garden retreats
Springing into Action With the snowdrops nearly over and hellebores in full swing, I look at some early spring jobs. These include how to feed the soil and keep it healthy and I also attempt to sort out two major new problems. Whilst Sophie my cat plays amongst the pots in the sunshine. gardening • gardens • english gardening • city gardening • town gardening
Summer Inspirations We are now at the height of the summer season with roses and clematis in abundance. Garden visiting is a popular pastime in England as elsewhere, now is the time to visit some of these private gardens for inspirational ideas for next season. gardening • town gardening • city gardening • urban gardening • national gardens scheme of england and wales
Winter Reflections Winter has arrived with a vengeance, bringing snow and ice. Whilst looking at the wonderful landscape, I wonder how to protect my pots, containers and tender plants. All this hard weather makes life difficult for wildlife too and I set up a feeding station for the birds. gardening • gardens • winter gardening • plant protection • snow
Survival's Source: Rediscovering the Green Beans don't come from the supermarket, and survival isn't really about how not to get lost on the subway! Foraging and gardening in the city restore our connection to what really keeps us alive. foraging • garden • gardening • cooking • plants
Gardening ideas: from Philadelphia to southern Ontario The gardeners of Philadelphia have a lot in common with the gardeners of southern Ontario. On a recent trip, I visited private and public gardens of Philadelphia and came away with ten great gardening ideas that we can do in Ontario. gardening • gardens • "lorraine flanigan" • philadelphia • trends
The Family Farm An agriculture in which farmers and their families are owner-operators who buy and sell in the market family farm. agriculture • food security • water • drought • food supply
Chelsea Gold: great plants from the Chelsea Flower Show 2001 Under the floral pavilions at the Chelsea Fower Show, 2001, the best growers in the UK unveiled their newest and their best plants. "chelsea flower show" • "lorraine flanigan" • plants • gardening • plant exhibitions
English Gardens - Crook Hall County Durham Crook Hall Gardens belong to the oldest house in Durham city, dating back to the 13th century. Step inside the scented gardens and leave the 20th century behind. english gardens • crook hall • durham cathedral • crook hall gardens • durham city
Low-maintenance garden ideas If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners. "low-maintenance" • garden design • "lorraine flanigan" • gardening • gardens
Ebbs and Flows - Part 3 A wall of Hydrangea paniculata dreamt about, is finally manifest. Learn how to keep this water loving shrub in flower and happy growth. hydrangea paniculata • unique • pink diamond • kyushu • peat |
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