Green Roof – Eight Years Old – early spring
1 minuteThe vivid lime-green of Euphorbia myrsinites and violet grape hyacinth are creating a striking patch of colour on the green roof … read more
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:
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Pasqueflowers re-bloom in August
3 minutesPasqueflower, Easter flower or Meadow Anemone (Pulsatilla vulgaris), is one of my favourite plants. Almost every stage of its flowering … read more
Refurbishing the Green Roof planting
3 minutesPart-way through renovation Tackling a weed-infested mess As explained in a previous post the Green Roof had become an unmanageable … read more
The Green Roof: lessons from the first five years
6 minutesThis is a visual catalogue of how my green-roof developed over its first five years, following its initial planting in Autumn 2009. My … read more
Green roof bulbs triumph
3 minutesSpring bulbs are providing early colour on my green roof. Beautiful photos show their triumphal display.
The Green Roof – first planting
2 minutesXeriscape planting in 10cm substrate?Green-Roof planting is still in the experimental stages.What will work and what will fail? THe First … read more
The Workshop Construction: The Green Roof
4 minutesHow I added a green roof to my DIY Workshop. Construction details, drainage, butyl liner.