The words “low” and “maintenance” are never uttered together when discussing this garden. Just a few snips and tucks. Possibly the antithesis of modern culture and expectations, where “fast food” gardening is a requirement. The topiary garden at Levens Hall, South Cumbria, UK date back to 1694. The original design enduring these 300+ years. Dutch [...]
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January 26, 2011 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
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Social Tagging: Cumbria • England • Geometric Beauty • Historical Gardens • Historical Topiary Gardens • Levens Hall Gardens • Low Maintenance • Low Maintenance Gardening • MC Escher • Topiary • Topiary Gardens of Europe • UK
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Social Tagging: Cumbria • England • Geometric Beauty • Historical Gardens • Historical Topiary Gardens • Levens Hall Gardens • Low Maintenance • Low Maintenance Gardening • MC Escher • Topiary • Topiary Gardens of Europe • UK
December 14, 2010 by Emily Murphy · Leave a Comment
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Social Tagging: Colorful Flowers • Delightful • Element of Surprise • Gardening in Potholes • Guerrilla Gardener • Guerrilla Gardening • London • Metro • Pothole Garden • Steve Wheen • UK
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Social Tagging: Colorful Flowers • Delightful • Element of Surprise • Gardening in Potholes • Guerrilla Gardener • Guerrilla Gardening • London • Metro • Pothole Garden • Steve Wheen • UK
No ordinary guerrilla gardener, Steve Wheen chronicles his efforts in an interview last April with UK’s Metro: “I’m a mad keen gardener but I live in a small flat without a garden,” said Mr Wheen, from Shoreditch, east London. “I also wanted to make a point. As a cyclist I find potholes a constant menace. [...]