Town Gardening: A planning and planting guide

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The sarcococca will be blooming at the same time as many hellebores. Some of the latter have striking foliage as well as stunning flowers. There are a number of new varieties of the evergreen Helleborus x ericsmithii which are wonderfully floriferous and show off their blooms proudly rather than hanging their heads. Again they bloom well in semi-shade and would do well in an urban garden. They do seem to do well in pots if planted in loam-based compost. Since the latter half of the 20 th century, commercial horticulture has been on the rise and market gardening in decline. As a result, these small buildings (locally known as ‘hovels’) have been slowly disappearing. By the start of this project, over 80% had already gone. A survey to record surviving hovels within 24 Vale parishes was undertaken as part of the project, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. The photographic and written information gathered, along with summaries for each parish, are held in the publicly accessible Historic Environment Record for Worcestershire. North of the aviary, a group of early C20 greenhouses formerly stood to the east of the lawn and perimeter path (OS). From here the path dog-legs to the east before continuing northwards past a former park keeper's cottage of c 1927/8. It is situated along the eastern boundary of the Gardens and is now (2000) in use as a private dwelling. Further north the path passes the east gate, continuing north through pedestrian gates towards the north-eastern entrance. The park hosts a number of events throughout the year, including many theatre and music events, the My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad Festival and the Enchanted Gardens Light Trail. Water butts often dry up in a prolonged drought, so have the largest ones you can fit in. Anne never waters her plants, so the water butt is only used for topping up the bog garden. Think about the soil

There’s a fernery under the tree, with native ferns and bark chips. A mature tree is hugely valuable to wildlife, so it’s always best to trim, prune or shape an established tree rather than cut it down. In the beginning, Toons do not have access to planting a statue until a certain requirement has been reached. The crazy-paved, trapezium-shaped southern garden in the valley contains raised stone-edged flower beds set around an urn, around which runs a circular path. The northern rectangular garden has a perimeter path around a lawn which has formally planted angular corner beds and a central circular bed. Sean Lewis and Jesse Terzi, partners in Brooklyn’s New Eco Landscapes, designed a cantilevered wooden pergola to shade the dining table and define the space in a townhouse garden in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood. The shovel is primarily used for digging up dirt to plant jellybeans or gags, to grow flowers, or gag trees respectively.Some countries, such as Australia and North America, however, have had huge problems with the sudden introduction of non-native plant species. Correspondence relating to conveyancing between Swindon Corporation and E Whiting dated between 16 October 1935 and 20 August 1936 relating to land adjoining west side of boundary (G24/132/403), (Swindon Borough Collection, Wiltshire Record Office)

Because it is surrounded by walls and is so narrow, Genevieve’s garden is very shady and yet the list of plants growing well is long. Try a plant out… Joel also has advice for those thinking about making a few changes to become more wildlife friendly. His easy wildlife tips are here and there are more wildlife friendly tips in this post. plans, surveys, and drawings showing proposals for Town Gardens, Swindon (including those by G Dillistone and J B L Thompson), around 1900 (around 1935 (G24/705/3), (Swindon Borough Collection, Wiltshire Record Office)

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The Lily species have a repeating combo. An example would be the Chili Lily - Cyan, then 4 Reds. The Dilly Lily has more of a pattern - Cyan, Blue, 2 Yellows and repeat. Drop in to find out more about the industry that shaped the Vale’s landscape and history throughout the 19 th and 20 th centuries. This is also an opportunity to bring along photographs and memories to help share, celebrate and preserve this important local heritage. Offenham Market Gardening Walk – Thurs 4 th July 2019, 9.30am Is a small wildlife garden realistic, especially in a town? Would it be easy to maintain? And how managed does a garden have to be? If you prefer something quieter and cooler then don’t forget that ferns make wonderful subjects for pots in shade. The evergreen varieties look good for much of the year and you can achieve amazing planting effects by choosing a range of foliage forms. Try grouping them with Japanese maples and pots of spring flowering bulbs covered with cushions of moss.

Having a lawn in a garden is a quintessential aspect of British gardening. Ask anyone what one of the things you will find in a garden and I bet lawn is in the top 5 items. When consulting with the clients on this design they had originally wanted to keep some of the lawn. When we discussed the routes through the garden and how they used it we came to the agreement that actually a lawn simply wasn’t suitable for their requirements. It would have just become a walkway and when we discussed it further they didn’t want to mow it or need storage for a mower. Did you know that Pershore’s famous yellow egg plums were first found in Tiddesley Wood (or so the story goes)? Find us alongside the food and craft stalls to discover more about the area’s history and what the Market Gardening Heritage project is all about. Find out more about the Open Day at www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk Badsey Walk – Sat 27 th April 2019, 1-4pmOnce again, this is a complex issue. Seeds and plants have been arriving in the UK via birds, the wind and trade routes for thousands of years. Wildlife has adapted well to much of it, and research by the RHS showed that pollinators benefited equally from both native and non-native flowers. Small space, infinite possibilities. Behind every city townhouse lies a garden. Some are long and narrow, others short and squat. No matter the size, a well-designed garden is an oasis in a city (especially in August.) There are 2 types of statues: Disney Character Statues (the main ones & Toon statue) and special statues.

In a small urban garden I think it is always best to consider foliage first and flowers second. You should also opt for plants that grow up, rather than out and choose compact well-behaved shrubs. That’s probably why trimmed boxwood and sweet bay are so popular: they are controllable. You can however have a broader and more exciting planting palette than just plain green trimmed and trained evergreens. Bolder leaves instantly give more impact. Anne bought native plants for the pond, although the oxeye daisies on the edge ‘found their way to the garden.’ Grove Allotments in Dulwich is a small allotment community of 75 members, located on Dulwich Common. Apply for a plot and spend a day a weekend tending to your very own private spot and admiring the local wildlife such as hedgehogs and stag beetles! Apply for a plot here. West London Fulham Palace Meadow Allotments Association Racing can also be considered as time-based since the Grand Prix is only available on Mondays and the Silly Saturdays, and some trophies can only be obtained via the Grand Prix.

Bring your own apples for pressing (and bottles, preferably freezable!) or join in the bug hunt. There will also be a short guided walk around Cleeve Prior (starting at 12 and 2pm) and chance to discover what specialist tools of the trade growers used and invented. Homemade refreshments will be available throughout the day. Find out how to prune English lavender to make it look better and last longer. Photos of my lavender from 2013-2023 are proof that it works! Join us for an overview of the digital resources, including curriculum links, adaptability and why market gardening is integral to the Vale of Evesham. This will be followed by details of how to get involved with the Plum Festival’s inaugural art competition and Q&A session. Open to all teaching staff in Wychavon, Worcestershire.