The GreenArt blog

Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.

The Lost Word

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

The Lost Word

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Once upon a time, words began to vanish from the language of children. They disappeared so quietly that at first almost…

A Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Michelle Reynolds 5 Minute Read

A Very Hungry Caterpillar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you saw the title of this blog, you may have thought you were about to read a review of the Eric…

My Final Living Willow Blog

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

My Final Living Willow Blog

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was the last day of the project today. Whilst I will have to make a trip back during the next coppicing…

Rediscovering My Willow Mojo

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

Rediscovering My Willow Mojo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This weekend was perhaps the hardest and yet most satisfying in equal measure. I arrived on site and did a quick recce…

Tying the Willow Tunnel

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

Tying the Willow Tunnel

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having just stopped for lunch and being struck several times this morning with blog inspiration, I thought I would regale you with…

The Living Willow Project Continues

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

The Living Willow Project Continues

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wow, what a day! It started with rain ended with rain and had rain in the middle, but as I told the…

Living Willow, Living The Dream

By Michelle Reynolds 4 Minute Read

Living Willow, Living The Dream

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]’Twas the night before the willow project and all through the flat, a wave of excitement arose as softly I sat, on…

The Big Sunflower Competition 2019

By Jo Smith 4 Minute Read

The Big Sunflower Competition 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year GreenArt will be holding its first sunflower growing competition. Inspired by The Big Sunflower Project, we’re helping to raise awareness…

Wonderful Willow

By Michelle Reynolds 3 Minute Read

Wonderful Willow

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I started weaving living willow about 18 months ago on my allotment, after having my curiosity peaked by seeing structures like tunnels…