The Celtic Gardener

09/22/2022

Loving the origami at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

08/10/2021

I've worked with these Brit homeowners in the City of Decatur over many years, most recently to add curb appeal for the sale of their house before returning to England. This was achieved using bright annuals to frame the entryway, sharpening edges with mulch, and some gentle pruning to keep everything in scale. The garden has beautiful established shrubs and trees, including deciduous azaleas, tea olives, anise and oakleaf hydrangeas. Please share the details if you know anyone looking!
https://www.coldwellbanker.com/property/461-Nelson-Ferry-Rd-Decatur-GA-30030/23576736/detail
EDIT: Sold immediately!

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Single Family for sale is located at 461 Nelson Ferry Rd, Decatur, GA 30030. View 67 photos, price history and more on coldwellbanker.com.

07/03/2021

It has been a great year for mushrooming!

06/07/2021

Anticipation...so many developing fruits, so many squirrels. Fortunately I'm content to admire the beauty, support local wildlife, and enjoy the odd mouthful!

05/24/2021

Lovely New York Times article about ferns: “When we plant ferns in the garden or in containers indoors, we get to live with some of the oldest organisms on the planet...Maybe if we spent more time with ferns, we’d learn something of their secret to living with grace, beauty and strength.”

Some live in water; others grow on trees. In 400 million years, these versatile plants have developed some surprising variations.

05/02/2021

These heirloom bearded iris were planted in a client's garden many years ago. The client moved away, but the blooms keep coming back every year!

04/20/2021

I'm increasingly a fan of no-till gardening unless creating a totally new planting area. I've always enjoyed the permaculture adage that if you're working too hard, you're not doing it right. This article is interesting, and I loved the description of worms as "ecosystem engineers".
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/16/poor-mans-rainforest-stop-treating-soil-like-dirt-aoe?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2B7G8wrV-5t8Imel8GwNIxCnvhIbByK_gLXzQPaht1SzS8WnMsATHmR18 =1618567079

The mysterious world under our feet is under threat. Protecting it is as vital as tackling the climate crisis, scientists warn

01/26/2021

Here’s an idea I could embrace!

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