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Over the course of almost 50 years, Ian and Caroline Bond have created a beautiful Cotswold garden from scratch, in which mature trees and shrubs flourish alongside formal plantings and wildflower meadows.
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The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. by Wendell Berry (1968) Quite by accident, I stumbled across this poem this morning by Wendell Berry and I was completely drawn in by those few simple, perfectly ordered words. "...into the peace of wild things". Ask gardeners why they garden and you will hear many different and wonderful reasons, but I believe those reasons are all rooted to the same basic need. Beyond the beauty and the joys of creation lies a profound, inescapable connection to the earth; an ancient yearning that draws us in and commands us to stay away awhile. It is a seductive undertaking to conjure up and make real our own version of paradise. A garden offers escape, hope, healing, reassurance, a chance to breathe. In the mornings I am lured by the perfumes of freshly turned soil, the scent of lavender, lemon balm and thyme, bird song and water trickling, the sparkle of dew and a serenity that comes from being witness to all of those things. Your version of a peaceful setting will be different than mine, this is a very personal thing. For me, woodland and Japanese (or zen) gardens are two gardening styles that perhaps best incorporate this bit of alluring wildness into the mix. I love trees and of course they are valuable for so many important reasons. They provide us with structure, rhythm and movement, an assortment of colour and interest, shade and protection, and bring a voice to the wind. They can be small and graceful, or large and stately and no matter the size of your space one can be found that will make your heart sing. Here are a few of some of my favourite inspirational gardens - I think they all capture the essence of peace and serenity in the garden. (Photo: The Honey Tree Nursery, PEI) Grace in the garden with a planting of gorgeous Japanese snowbelles (styrax japonicas). Hardy in zones 5-8, this smaller tree grows to height and spread of 25'...perfect for smaller yards. Dainty white blooms add beauty to the garden in late June. A touch of formality is offered up by the boxwoods. I love the curves of this rustic gravel pathway ...leads the eye to the sculpture and fountain and what lies beyond. Rick Darke's American Woodland Garden. The thoughtful design of this garden created a truly spectacular and peaceful setting. Native plants were used extensively. I would love to take a stroll beside the stream and meditate with nature for a while. Image ⓒ Dency Kane from Barbara Pleasant’s Garden Stone A small pond and fountain tucked away in the corner of the garden brings pure pleasure to even the smallest yard or balcony. Natural stones smothered in moss anchor the dainty textures of ferns and grasses - a lovely, tranquil spot. ( Photo via finegardening.com) Chionanthus virginicus (White Fringe Tree): I adore the wild and charming nature of this native tree which gifts white spring flower to the garden. Like the Japanese snowbell, this graceful beauty reaches heights of 12-20' and is hardy to zone 4. Last summer Utilities Kingston Water Conservation Garden: spring 2011 A little bit of peace in the midst of the city. This is a project is very near and dear to my heart. My husband I designed and installed this section of the garden in 2009-2010. (Would you believe there is parking left just to the left of this photo.) Flagstone pathways lead to sitting stones overlooking the swale. Sweet woodruff as ground cover, mingles through the hostas and tiarella - a contemplative space under the shade of silver maples for employees and the public to enjoy. (Photo via houzz.com) That wild and peaceful feeling can still be found within a more modern setting. This lovely design by Samuel H. Williamson Associates incorporates simple lines with a relaxed atmosphere created by a soothing palette. A water feature provides the soothing musical overtones to this alluring courtyard garden. I would love to hear your thoughts and cherish your comments! Have a beautiful day!
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Building a wildlife pond in your backyard is a great way to help the wildlife in your neighborhood. Follow our step by step guide and create your own pond.
It's not complicated really. If you were considering slabs, the circumference is 6.3m. Say you wanted the border 0.5m wide, you'd need 6.3 * 0.5 = 3.15 sq.
We are in the process of creating a backyard pond for our ducks and I want to take you on this journey with me and share with you some of the pictures that inspire me. I envision a beautiful Chateau worthy fountain garden pond that has an old world vibe and looks as if it […]
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A pond in the woods on the north side of the Houston Arboretum.
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The list of things to do is always it seems, never ending. No doubt yours is the same? Just when you tick one thing off, another two appear! Isn't it always the way? A couple of weeks ago I decided to finally do one of the projects that has been on my list for so long, 'build a wild life pond' So I thought I'd share how I did it... Step 1. Find a good spot. Preferably in sun and slight shade I believe, but the feathered foreman approved of this site. Step 2. Dig. I only wanted a small pond, so this didn't take long. Step 3. Find a home for all the soil that has been dug out. Mine, (3 barrels full) got dispersed between flower beds. Step 4. Create the shape you want and make sure it is level. A deeper bit in the middle with shallow edges. Use a spirit level to check and adjust. I think that looks okay? Step 5. Add some sand at the bottom of the hole, to prevent sharp stones puncturing the pond liner. (I also added some garden greenhouse fleece) then put the liner in. Sadly there is no photo of this as I got so carried away I forgot to take any! :-/ You can buy pond liners at garden centres cut off the roll or in packs. The one I used was in a pack and it was the smallest size. Once in, I then filled with water. Preferably rain water as it's got all the good stuff in it. I took mine from the water butt, but if you don't have a supply of rain water, then you can of course just use tap water. Once the pond was filled up, I cut the edges of the liner and arranged some large stones, around to hide the rubber/plastic and make it look natural. Step 6. Add gravel/pebbles and decorate. Once the pond was basically complete I added some more stones inside and some small pebbles/ gravel (not builders) inside and around the edge to make a sloping beach area. This enables small wildlife to easily get out if they happen to fall in. I bought the bag of small stones from a DIY shop. Lastly I added some plants. Two oxygenating native plants and a marsh marigold. I may need more plants, but for now will see how these grow as its only a tiny pond? After only been here two weeks the plants have already spread and the birds are using it to drink from. A damsel fly has been spotted visiting too. I'm not sure why it took so long to tick this off the list as it didn't take long at all and was straightforward and didn't cost a lot. Most importantly though now I can put my mind at rest. If I'm late topping up the bird bath, there is always a water source nearby for our precious wildlife. Talking of those precious wildlife... The birds in the garden have been very active feeding fledglings. Mr Blackbird has become even tamer and now comes to the table for snacks. And even this little one is quite brave sometimes. "No this is not too big a piece for me!" NB: Update on the music player Since my last post and a lot of pulling of hair out about the music player on here. I seem to have got another player to work. (fingers crossed it keeps working) I will still be limited to songs because of the new EU article 13 stricter policy but I can still find things which are royalty free and use my son's music so all is not lost for those of you that enjoyed the music. For those of you that don't then you can just press 'off' on the button on the player ;) See you next time x
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Extending my patio and leveling my garden in the next few weeks. Thought I'd dig out a wildlife pond whilst I've got a mini digger.
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