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Reflections Holker Festival Garden

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June 7, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Burlington Stone garden - Holker 2011

The Holker garden, sponsored by Burlington Stone and designed by Damson Design, won a Gold award at the Holker Garden Festival 2011. Light and dark stone contrast in a peaceful, relaxing setting.The title "reflections" in this case has a double meaning, as there are contrasting light and dark … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Sedum

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September 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Sedum Spectabile

Sedum spectabile or ice plant, is a wonderful flower for adding autumn colour to the border and is loved by bees and butterflies.Growing to a height and spread of around 45 cm, Sedum Spectabile enjoys full sun in light to well drained soil and is hardy enough to survive British … [Read more...]

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