A pop-up meadow planted in the heart of corporate London as part of the Chelsea Fringe is proving just the ticket for stressed out City workers. Created by Kathleen Towler and Catherine Tollington of Millefleurs Organic Gardeners, the soul-soothing garden contains wildflowers and edible herbs, and is strategically sited in busy Exchange Square, Broadgate so that it catches the attention of … [Read more...]
Knit your own veg patch
May 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
With the memory of last summer’s wash-out still all too clearly etched (or should that be water-marked?) on many veg growers’ memories, the good people at Battersea Flower Station garden centre have come up with a cunning wheeze to guarantee a harvest this year. Namely, why not knit your own veg instead? On Sundays during the festival Battersea Flower Station co-founder Lisa will be … [Read more...]
The Chelsea Fringe – a really app-ening festival
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Chelsea Fringe has launched its very own App – a handy, portable, one-stop guide to everything that's happening in the 2013 Chelsea Fringe (May 18 - June 9). Use the map and search facility to track down some of the 150 (at least) events and happenings taking place at part of this year’s festival. You can also use the app to catch up with the latest news, views and images from the … [Read more...]
Bees under the bonnet
May 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Worn-out wellies, battered Belfast sinks, empty olive oil cans and broken buckets … most gardeners are well versed in the joys of container gardening and the art of recycling. But how many of us would think of using a conked-out car as a vehicle for a wildlife-friendly planting scheme (or indeed have the space for one?) It’s a concept however that made perfect sense to ceramic artist … [Read more...]
Gnomes & Gardens
April 28, 2013 By 4 Comments
2013 may be the Chinese year of the Snake, but in gardening circles at least, it could more accurately be designated the Year of the Gnome. The little folk are everywhere this summer – in spite of Ikea’s new gnome bashing advert - and around 150 gnomes (albeit ones decorated by celebrities to raise money for charity) have even been issued with temporary visas to this year’s Chelsea … [Read more...]
