by Barbara Samitier | Mar 17, 2016 | Features, Home and Garden, News
Ferns are an intriguing, versatile and very useful group of plants for which my love has grown over the years. I couldn’t contemplate making a garden without them these days. They are very adaptable plants and come very handy for these dry shade corners where not much...
by Around Dulwich | Mar 3, 2016 | Events, Home and Garden
The Dulwich Society’s Garden Group is focusing on front gardens this year. Their spring talk is on what we can all do to enhance our front gardens, with an expert panel of professional garden designers, Pamela Johnson, Nigel Watts and Anthony Noel. The talk will...
by Barbara Samitier | Feb 19, 2016 | Features, Home and Garden, News
In ancient Britain, Ivy was a symbol of eternity and endurance. In the 18th century it was regarded as the classic Gothic plant, clothing buildings in melancholy fashion to remind us that nature is never far from reclaiming power. Nowadays Ivy still provokes fear and...
by Barbara Samitier | Jan 18, 2016 | Features, Home, News
It’s not just men who need a cave – women need somewhere to retreat too. Have you heard of “she-sheds”? That’s the new lifestyle trend and I’m definitely fantasizing about it. Or it could be your teenage children who need to be contained at the end of the garden…you...
by Barbara Samitier | Nov 28, 2015 | Home and Garden, News
A lovely window box can give your house an instant lift. They tend to need refreshing seasonally, and as winter sets in, it’s a great time to add a bit of cheering colour, texture and interest to your exterior. Here are a few pointers. Think about aspect How much sun...
