Plant Bereavement

The death of a pet for some brings on feelings of sadness in at similar levels as that when one loses a human friend or partner but this report from the Royal Horticultural Society that many people feel bereaved when...

Faces of Bali - Bedugul Garden

"Located on a high plateau at the center of Bali island. Cool air and mists are natural for the place. It’s a center of horticultural farming. you’ll find plenty of fruits and vegetables here. There are 3 lakes...

Labyrinths make a therapeutic comeback

Ever walked through a garden maze and felt the heavy burden of modern life melt away into a therapeutic ether of carefree delight? Well you're not the only one. Apparently more than 125 labyrinths have sprung up in...

Death of the garden gnome

The days of little fat men in funny hats decorating our lawns seem to be numbered. Sales of outdoor ornaments are down by 36 per cent in a year.I have to admit, some gnomes are creepy, while others are just cute and...

RI coffee exports to Italy declining: minister

"In response to the problem, plantations director general at the Agriculture Ministry, Ahmad Manggabarani, admitted Indonesia`s coffee exports to Italy had been declining, but not to other countries. "In general, coffee production increases but exports have been fluctuating,"...

The Chelsea Flower Show 2007

The Chelsea Flower Show awarded best in show to a Martian landscape which caused shock and horror to the flower exhibitors. It stood out like a saw thumb but the judges agreed it looked pretty impressive."The...

Vertical Garden: The art of organic architecture

"Patrick Blanc overgrows the vertical surfaces of buildings in the most beautiful way. What he creates is far away from any fancy horticultural show, his Vertical Garden could rather be called eco-art, or greener architecture consisting of a variety of plants trailing gently...

Cornwall's 21st Century Wreckers...

Cornwall’s 21st Century WreckersAn exploration of the origins and causes of the unsustainable pressures piling up on Cornwall, the 5th Celtic nation of the British Isles. Caught up in its mission to insinuate...
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Plant Bereavement

The death of a pet for some brings on feelings of sadness in at similar levels as that when one loses a human friend or partner but this report from the Royal Horticultural Society that many people feel bereaved when...

Faces of Bali - Bedugul Garden

"Located on a high plateau at the center of Bali island. Cool air and mists are natural for the place. It’s a center of horticultural farming. you’ll find plenty of fruits and vegetables here. There are 3 lakes...

Labyrinths make a therapeutic comeback

Ever walked through a garden maze and felt the heavy burden of modern life melt away into a therapeutic ether of carefree delight? Well you're not the only one. Apparently more than 125 labyrinths have sprung up in...

Death of the garden gnome

The days of little fat men in funny hats decorating our lawns seem to be numbered. Sales of outdoor ornaments are down by 36 per cent in a year.I have to admit, some gnomes are creepy, while others are just cute and...

RI coffee exports to Italy declining: minister

"In response to the problem, plantations director general at the Agriculture Ministry, Ahmad Manggabarani, admitted Indonesia`s coffee exports to Italy had been declining, but not to other countries. "In general, coffee production increases but exports have been fluctuating,"...

The Chelsea Flower Show 2007

The Chelsea Flower Show awarded best in show to a Martian landscape which caused shock and horror to the flower exhibitors. It stood out like a saw thumb but the judges agreed it looked pretty impressive."The...

Vertical Garden: The art of organic architecture

"Patrick Blanc overgrows the vertical surfaces of buildings in the most beautiful way. What he creates is far away from any fancy horticultural show, his Vertical Garden could rather be called eco-art, or greener architecture consisting of a variety of plants trailing gently...

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