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22.01.2024 - 12:53 / theenglishgarden.co.uk / Niamh Collins
Away from the Show Gardens on Main Avenue, the Sanctuary Gardens offer plenty of inspiration and often on a more achievable scale. A garden that honours 200 years of the National Gallery, a family space that can bounce back from heavy rainfall, and a sensory haven that supports the emotional wellbeing for children undergoing cancer treatment, feature in 2024’s line up.
Sanctuary Gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
The story of the global dermatological partnership which supports Burmese healthcare workers treating adults and children with skin conditions is told throughout Helen Olney’s naturalistic garden design. Inside the space, a traditional Burmese stilt house constructed from recycled timber offers a lovely view of a cascading waterfall, whilst other areas of the garden are reclaimed and overgrown by foliage, a symbolic illustration of the disrupted environments that the charity operates in.
A family garden that can bounce back from heavy period of rainfall, Naomi Slade and Ed Barsley’s design helps to reduce flood risk by dense planting which slows water flow, and a swale forms a stream which channels rainwater into a feature pond where it can gradually soak away — clever and elegant solutions to challenging weather conditions.
Verdant greens, striking reds and bright oranges make up the palette of Kazuyuki Ishihara’s family garden where the theme of happiness is explored in the acers, velvety irises, mosses and waterfalls that blend practical family life with the beauty of the natural world.
Celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery, Catherine Macdonald has taken inspiration from some of the galleries most coveted collections of significant artworks. The ‘art in nature’ planting scheme abounds around
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Although insect pests and plant diseases are generally easy to control in the flower garden, animal pests are not. For one, much of our wildlife is protected by law and can’t be indiscriminately eliminated. You may have variable success with repellents, depending on your location or timing. If the animals are not very hungry or population pressures are not too great, repellents may be enough to discourage invaders. But then again, there’s no guarantee that they’ll work.
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Sunflowers look great in a vase but are heavy drinkers and need conditioning in a dark place overnight after cutting.
February marks the transition from winter to spring. Although the chill may persist, promising signs of the upcoming new season are scattered throughout. Bulbs cautiously break through the soil, and daylight gradually begins to appear.
We’ve been to our fair share of local Manchester parks and gardens, that’s for sure! But which do we recommend?
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When you go to the Philadelphia Flower Show, it helps to take along the right attitude. If seeing gorgeous, high concept gardens full of the most fashionable flowers makes you feel insecure, then take yourself elsewhere. If you need a massive dose of color, fragrance, humidity, and horticultural inspiration, then the Philadelphia Flower Show will be perfect for you. On my calendar, it officially marks the end of winter. It also reminds me of everything that a garden can be—provided you have a forklift, a crew of ten, at least $20,000 and the ability to make crocuses, roses and hydrangeas all bloom simultaneously.
Gardening jobs are just like any other job; sometimes, they seem daunting. Where to start? What is more daunting than starting with a weed-filled field?
In the ever-evolving tapestry of horticulture, 2024 brings forth a new chapter as gardens undergo a transformative journey guided by the latest trends. From the integration of nature into outdoor spaces to the tech-savvy approaches that are revolutionizing horticulture, this year's garden landscape is a canvas of innovation and sustainability. Join us as we delve into the heart of these trends and explore how they are changing the way we imagine, cultivate and experience our gardens. Step into a world where sustainability meets aesthetic expression, where technology blends with the natural, and where each garden becomes a unique testament to the creativity and conscientiousness of its caretaker. Welcome to the garden trends of 2024 – a celebration of greenery, diversity and the limitless possibilities that bloom in the outdoors.
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