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The Green Roof

These posts detail the development of the green-roof which I built on top of my garden workshop in 2009. This special part of my garden has provided unique environment and growing conditions. The plants that have flourished here have together formed a remarkable alpine community beloved by bees and birds alike. For an introductory overview start with these pages:

Related Links: The Green Roof Introduction | The Green Roof Construction | The Workshop Construction

The green roof – 2021 Highlights

February 12, 2022

A brief photographic review of the best moments from 2021.

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Dianthus Deltoides ‘Flashing Light’

February 10, 2022

This wonderful perennial is a British Native, naturally charming and easy-going. Info and cultivation tips.(Photos from my garden)

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Plant communities on my green roof

January 15, 2022August 7, 2020

The green roof is ten years old, and the planting has matured into a fascinating naturalistic plant community. Any garden, as it matures, contains … read more

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Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
throughout the year

January 15, 2022August 4, 2020

Myrtle spurge Some plants have the ability to just keep giving throughout the season with never a dull moment. The Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) … read more

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Four Artemisia varieties for Silver planting schemes

January 15, 2022August 1, 2020

Artemisia abrotanum (top-left) Artemisia alba ‘Canescens’ (top-right) Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ (bottom-left) Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ (bottom-right) The Wormwood family (Artemisia species) include some very … read more

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Fairy Gardens Growing on My Green Roof

July 4, 2020September 28, 2019

Alpine plants weave togethercreating miniature landscapes fit for fairy-folk Mid May This series of photos was taken at dusk between May and July 2019, … read more

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PasqueFlowers Looking Stunning this Easter

April 23, 2019April 21, 2019

Pulsatilla vulgarisFlowering profusely on my green-roof at Easter this year The Pasqueflower — Latin name Pulsatilla vulgaris — is a rare wild flower of … read more

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20 tried and tested plants for a green roof

August 5, 2020August 3, 2017

An infographic that details twenty great plants that I have found work well when planted on a green roof.

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Green Roof April/May 2017

August 5, 2020June 2, 2017

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Green Roof – early spring 2017

April 16, 2019March 25, 2017

The vivid lime-green of Euphorbia myrsinites and violet grape hyacinth are creating a striking patch of colour on the green roof right now. The Euphorbia … read more

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Pasqueflowers re-bloom in August

April 16, 2019August 11, 2016

Pasqueflower, Easter flower or Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla vulgaris), is one of my favourite plants. Almost every stage of its flowering is interesting:  The large … read more

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Refurbishing the Green Roof planting

April 16, 2019July 11, 2016

Part-way through renovation Tackling a weed-infested mess As explained in a previous post the Green Roof had become an unmanageable mess of weeds and … read more

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