Un-Gardening: What Is It And How Can You Get Started?

People put so much effort into creating the perfect garden with carefully curated flowers and a ruler straight lawn. But is that really the best way to deal with your outside space? Have you ever considered un-gardening? This post tells you about what it is and how to do it…. Plants in the wild are not … Read more

The Top 9 Rooftop Gardens That Will Inspire the Green Thumb in You

Have you ventured into rooftop landscaping? It sounds like a challenge, right? Well, not necessarily. As with anything else, you have to do some research, decide on the overall design that you wish to recreate, and do some careful planning, of course. Having covered the three steps from above is actually the hardest; believe me, … Read more

Benefits of Outdoor Play For Children

At the time of writing, the country has been on lockdown for several weeks. We are allowed out for daily exercise, but playgrounds are closed. It is a surreal time for everyone, kids especially. However, this situation highlights how undeniable it is that outdoor play is full of fantastic benefits. And if you are lucky … Read more

Morris Playing Fields (Paddling Pool and Playground), London Colney, Hertfordshire

As the summer clutches on for one more burst of sunshine before autumn descends, I thought I would share some information and photos about Morris Playing Fields in London Colney, Hertfordshire. This is a popular summer destination amongst locals, mainly because it has a small outdoor paddling pool that is great for warmer days (or … Read more