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For our English readers Isabelle van Groeningen is writing an English language blog post every month
Form and Formality: positive developments in the wake of the box problems
Since quite a few years we have known that the fungal infection that causes Box Blight paired with the caterpillar that is rapidly spreading across northern Europe, would put a stop to the widespread use of box in our gardens. … Weiterlesen
Autumn colour for small gardens (and terraces)
I woke up in the night to the welcome sound of rain. However little it is, it is very welcome as Berlin is still a long way off from where it should be in terms of annual rainfall. It is … Weiterlesen
Chickens in the garden
I’m all excited: after more than ten long years, we are about to have chickens again. Another chicken-loving friend has given the Garden Academy chickens for our 10th anniversary. It has just taken us rather long to get their fox- … Weiterlesen
The Change of Seasons
I dislike the meteorologists’ calendar: they are of the opinion that autumn starts on the 1st September. I am a traditionalist who works by the astronomical calendar switching seasons when the earth’s position in relation to the sun changes.
Watering wisely
I just spent some weeks in the Veneto, the area north of Venice, the hills packed against the Dolomites where the Prosecco comes from. I love this region as it is always green and lush. The reason for this being … Weiterlesen
Foliage contrast for shade
I so love my little garden, my precious green patch. Right now more than ever as it is such a precious lush jungle. A welcome green lung that seems to help protect us from the heat and dust that hangs … Weiterlesen
Poorly drained Soils
Last night’s book launch of Gabriella Pape’s new book Gebrauchsanweisung fürs Gärtnern was an idyllic event: over 70 people were sitting on the lawn under our beautiful Weymouth pine bathed in glorious evening sunlight by 22° C. One of the … Weiterlesen
