By George Smith 4 Minute Read
‘Gardening in a Changing Climate’ – what it means to Oxfordshire gardens
A new report from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) highlights both the challenges and opportunities of gardening in a changing climate. The…
The GreenArt blog
Practical advice and ideas on garden design, planting, seasonal care, wildlife-friendly gardening and long-term resilience.
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
Here comes the sun – where’s the rain?
According to the Met Office, this year has been one of the driest on record, with Oxfordshire and Berkshire seeing only five…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Appealing to all senses
A sensory garden is a garden, or part of a garden, which is specifically designed to appeal to the five senses through…
By George Smith 5 Minute Read
Big ideas for Small Gardens
When you think of containers in the garden, it’s easy to think small; terracotta plant pots with herbs, a glazed pot for…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
Get out in the garden for National Gardening Week – 10th-16th April 2017
The UK’s biggest celebration of gardening is happening in April. The week will see thousands of people, as well as charities, retailers,…
By George Smith 4 Minute Read
10 a day. Get ready to grow your own vegetables this year
The government is now recommending we have 10 portions of fruit and veg per day, but the costs can add up. So…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
Butterflies – our secret heroes
Butterflies are often portrayed as the essence of nature or as representing freedom, beauty or peace. For many people, one of the…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
MyGardenGym
We all know that with the New Year comes the inevitability of New Year’s Resolutions. Most people’s lists feature an element of…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Get ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch
It’s that time of year again! Get ready for 2019’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch from 26th-28th of January! Why not spend an…
By Jo Smith 4 Minute Read
Container gardening – grand designs on a small scale
I recently treated myself to a day at the Cotswold Gardening School to refresh my skills in Container Gardening and get some…
By George Smith 3 Minute Read
Let’s hear it for the humble hedge
Hedges are the unsung heroes of the garden – a practical solution for security and privacy, a beautiful backdrop for planting and…
By George Smith 2 Minute Read
The importance of garden design…
With any project, planning is one of the most important elements to create success and can help you save time and money.…