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History of the Rose As a human race, in both the East and the West, we have a very long and close relationship with the rose. Initially it was probably used as a herb but gradually over the [...]

Recent History of Indoor Plants I started growing houseplants in the 1990s, my precious first propagation successes lined up along my bedroom windowsill. Fast forward some 20 years and my living [...]

In September 2019, Linda approached me wanting to finally create a garden at her home near the tiny Cretan village of Palailoni, Apokoronas, NW Crete. I was a little anxious as Manoj & Clive [...]

AHHHHH…TISSUE Low Allergen Gardens We are a nation of gardeners but for some people the advent of Spring causes dread. The thought of mowing the grass, weeding, planting, and pruning makes some [...]

‘Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul.’ The Koran The revival of growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs seems to gather strength every year. It now also includes [...]

I write this blog in good faith and from my own experiences of using landscape contractors and designing for clients who have insisted on using their builders. The intention of this blog is not [...]

Interior Courtyards seem part of the architecture in places like the Middle East and the Far East. They are also seen in properties in the Mediterranean, Mexico, and South America. One could [...]