by Around Dulwich | Mar 12, 2018 | Events, Home and Garden
The Dulwich Society Garden Group’s spring talk on 22nd March will be given by Troy Scott Smith, the Head Gardener at Sissinghurst Castle Garden since 2013. Before his move to Sissinghurst, Troy was Head Gardener at Bodnant in North Wales, another celebrated...
by Around Dulwich | Feb 27, 2018 | Events, Home and Garden
“Their shows are literally a shoppers paradise whether you’re looking for collectable one-offs or small gift items. Get a ticket for the next show now!” Michelle Mason, designer and shop owner, Mason & Painter Expect an electic mix of some of the UK’s...
by Jessica Walker | Feb 22, 2018 | Home and Garden, News
Spring is served…. On these bleak grey days its wonderful to have a promise of Spring in the house. I went in search of a mix of Spring bulbs and fresh flowers, available almost everywhere. Using a pewter serving plate, found in one of the many charity shops on...
by Janine Winlaw | Dec 20, 2017 | Home and Garden, News
It’s chilly out there, the lawn’s looking muddy and the borders tatty, but a bit of tidying now will make the garden look neat over the Christmas period and get you one step ahead for spring… Cut back… …but don’t be too tidy. Some perennials such as sedum have...
by Around Dulwich | Dec 11, 2017 | Home and Garden, News
by Jessica Walker – home-made Before getting started, take a few moments to think about your scheme. Decide on your foliage, decorations and ribbon. I have used scented pinecone to add fragrance. You will need: A wreath base, available from florists and craft shops A...
by Janine Winlaw | Nov 17, 2017 | Home and Garden, News
Evergreen climbers are one of the most useful plants in city gardens. Covering fences in green foliage, they blur boundaries and create a lush backdrop for planting throughout the year. There are lots to choose from, all offering something different: foliage, flowers,...