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Woodland

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The Woodland Garden is situated in front of my house, enclosed by a fence, woodshed and low timber handrails. It is a relativley small area, only 6m x 6m with a single edible cherry tree, whose canopy covers most of the area. Two nearby trees: a flowering cherry and a weeping willow, enhance the woodland feel.
(Since 2020, this area is being gradually renovated)

Permaculture Fruits: The fences and raised beds in this area, as well as the railings, include a number of trained fruit bushes: Apple, fan trained currents, gooseberries. They are under]planted with many shade-loving perennials and bulbs that provide a non-stop show from December to August. This is the most interesting part of my garden through winter and spring.

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Woodland Garden – intro page
(includes detailed design and planting plans)

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My Top Hybrid Hellebores

March 2, 2023March 1, 2023

The hybrid and oriental hellebores are some of the most reliable performers for a shady garden bed. Here are eight varieties that I grow.

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February in the Woodland Garden

May 20, 2022March 4, 2022

Today (February 18th) was a storm-force gale and the power went down. I took advantage of the situation by popping out (between showers) to … read more

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Now is the time to cut back hellebores (Dec-Jan)

December 26, 2021

Late December or early January are good times to cut back the foliage of your hybrid Hellebores. The photo above shows a large clump … read more

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Paeonia mlokosewitschii – pink form

March 4, 2022May 21, 2021

This is one of the most interesting, reliable and highly scented peonies I have ever grown. It even grows in the dappled shade of … read more

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A Winter Homage to Finlay and Frosts

February 16, 2022February 7, 2021

1 “Formal Gardens are (as it were) statues to Nature.“– Ian Hamilton Finlay 2 ⋮ ⋮ “Weather is a third to place and time” … read more

Categories Design, Gardens, Lawn Garden, The Pond Garden, Woodland 2 Comments

Aquilegia ‘Blue Star’

June 15, 2020

Aquilegia ‘Blue Star’ 18in (45cm) 14in (35cm) mauve / blue / white May-June Sun / Part-Shade This Aquilegia is one of the prettiest and … read more

Categories Plants, Woodland 3 Comments

Give Green a Chance
The importance of foliage in planting design

January 15, 2022June 8, 2020

Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I will show you how … read more

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Old Scrollwork

February 19, 2021March 25, 2020

A couple of shots of a common English fern as it emerges in the spring. Beautiful.

Categories Curiosities, Woodland 1 Comment

Double White Hellebore — Photo Study

March 25, 2020

⇧ I’m not sure of the variety name of this double white oriental hellebore, but it is one of my favourites and has flowered … read more

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Dog’s Tooth Violets For The Woodland Garden

July 4, 2020March 25, 2020

There are many species of Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythroniums) which make fantastic garden plants for dappled shade and woodland settings. Here are three species that I grow successfully.

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Lily-turf (liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’)

April 23, 2019October 5, 2018

I have three clumps of lily turf in one of my woodland beds in my permaculture mini-woodland. They have been there for well over … read more

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White Willow Gentian

March 1, 2021September 2, 2018
White Willow Gentian flowering stems

This is the white form of the Willow Gentian, Gentiana asclepiadea alba. It is a choice, slow growing, long-lived and reliable plant for shade … read more

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