Importance of DIY food production
Over the past few articles, we've looked at planting your gardens with fruit and vegetables for yourself and for those in need in your local communities. There has been much speculation
[DESIGN SHOW 3] – Edible, modern landscape design with focal point and lighting design tips
Episode 3 - Creating an edible, modern garden Creating a garden that is full of edibles AND looks good, can be quite a daunting challenge. In this episode, landscape designer, Rachel
Your Veggie Growing Inspirations – part 2
In part 1 we featured some veggie growing inspiration from around Europe. The gauntlet was thrown down to the rest of the world and here's how they responded! Our first vegetable
Your Veggie Growing Inspirations
For the past few weeks here at Successful Garden Design I've been championing for everyone to start growing fruits and vegetables in their gardens, not only for themselves but for
[DESIGN SHOW 31] – Front Garden Food Growing Project
In this Garden Design Show episode, Rachel covers the practical aspects of where to start and what to grow... Where to Start Measure your garden so that you can create a
[DESIGN SHOW 30] Grow Together Food Gardens
In this Garden Design Show episode, Rachel looks at how you can transform front and back gardens into great-looking food-producing gardens. She also covers how you can get your local
Child’s play in the garden
SGD reader, Daniela, wrote to me asking for ideas on how to keep children entertained in the garden. Since I’m no expert on child-rearing, I’ve come up with a few suggestions
Meditation & Contemplation Gardens
Now more than ever we need to be able to find a place of peace and tranquillity. Being out in nature can really help still the mind and calm the
Need Help and Ideas for Your Garden?
It's the time of year where we all start to think that we should be starting to 'do' something with the garden... But what exactly? How much will it cost? And