July 29, 2011

Although The Daily Mail has billed this garden as Britain's weirdest, I don't find it weird at all. It's 30ft wide and just under a mile long with a greenhouse, hedges and perennials. The moment I saw it I started thinking of all the neat things I could do with it.

July 22, 2011

Looking to spice up your garden with a shrub that's a step above the usual boring selection found at garden centres across the nation? This article in The Toronto Star introduces a few hardy shrubs that will get your neighbours talking.

July 15, 2011

Anyone who has ever tried to grow vegetables indoors knows what a hassle it can be, which is probably why this article in the Calgary Herald profiling a woman who has created a system of vertical gardening for indoor use caught my attention. If nothing else, this contraption will certainly make for a great conversation piece, and you might actually get some useable produce from it as a bonus.

July 8, 2011

Years ago I worked on a golf course with someone who built and maintained dry stone walls. I've been captivated by them ever since. This Q & A on the New York Times website explores the art of the stone wall with a master builder. It includes photos of the stone walls he's built as well as a slide show on how to build one on your own property.