trees – Ciaran The Gardener

Trees from seed

In the autumn we had down seeds of a number of tree species. Now at in the beginning of March, we are starting to see the first signs of growth. One of the first species to appear was Sorbus magalocarpa. we were delighted and excited to see a small seed leaves year from the soil.Continue reading “Trees from seed “

Sow seeds for great trees in future

Autumn is a great time of year for collecting seed, and sowing it. Many tree and shrub species can be sown in autumn, in fact they need a winter chilling before they can feminists in Spring. This requirement for cold exposure is called cold stratification. Leave trays of sown seeds in a sheltered spotContinue reading “Sow seeds for great trees in future”

Autumn kicks

You can hear the light crunch, the shuffle of the fallen leaves, rustling into new formations as feet shuffle through the gold and bronze of autumn’s yearly fall. Kicking leaves and watching them fall again and hearing their rustling call, it is a simple joy. Along the branches, shining globes of brilliant red, the fruitContinue reading “Autumn kicks”

Under planting in pots

The space beneath trees and shrubs trained as standards offers the opportunity for gardeners to add an extra layer of colour and interest. In our collection of pots that form our garden, I look upon these spaces with great interest, an opportunity not just to squeeze in more plants, but to select plants that willContinue reading “Under planting in pots”

Two little big surprises from seed

We made a list of all the plants that we are currently growing in our container garden. Some of the plants we brought with us from our old garden. Included in these are a number of plants that we raised from seed. When growing plants from seed, each one is genetically distinct from the others.Continue reading “Two little big surprises from seed”

oneTree365 – The Book

oneTree365.com On December 4th 2012, I decided to start a project, a photography project, but also an exercise in tree appreciation and observance of nature. Taking time each day to spend a few minutes observing a tree and its surroundings. As the photographing phase nears its conclusion, the project is taking new directions. There isContinue reading “oneTree365 – The Book”

Getting to know a tree -OneTree365

Onetree365.com On December 4th, I decided to start a project, a photography project, but also an exercise in tree appreciation and observance of nature. Taking time each day to spend a few minutes observing a tree and its surroundings. Already I have been surprised by how different a willow tree can look in a photographContinue reading “Getting to know a tree -OneTree365”