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 [...]

Many of us travel from the UK to the Med every year. What is it that we so love about going to the Med for our holidays? Is it the sun, sea, sand, sangria or do other elements of those holiday [...]

FOR A CONTEMPORARY GARDEN The Industrial Revolution helped to transform manufacturing from small workshops to large factories. This in turn created jobs. More people moved from rural areas to big [...]

When it comes to Christmas one of the fun things is the joy of giving. However, often we spend a lot of money buying lots of items that may not get used and eventually end up in a charity shop. [...]