It’s a big deal to build a house, let alone buy a property. From raising finance for one build to a thousand and one decisions and choices… time and money add up quickly. Did you take the garden into account? Most of the time, your beautiful new home overlooks a patch of land that is … Read more
Described as “one of Edinburgh’s finest townhouses”, 22 Moray Place in Georgia’s New Town spans 8877 square feet and offers up to nine bedrooms and “breathtaking views” of Edinburgh Castle and the Firth of Forth. It is being marketed by Knight Frank for over £4.5million. The property is classified as A-listed, meaning it is of … Read more
This summer, despite the swings of heat and rain, roses in terrestrial gardens were heavenly. Which of the newer roses are particularly good? What roses would be heavenly around a newly built church? These questions are quite varied but I have just taken them to the show gardens at David Austin’s Roses in Shropshire and … Read more
The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have announced that registration is open for two upcoming events. Love fresh cut flowers but unsure how to keep them longer or how to arrange them? University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners invite you to Flower Power, a workshop all about cut flowers. Join Master Gardener Christina Edmonds-Behrend … Read more
July 1, 2022 – 13:43 CET Jayne Walsh The stunning pool and garden of Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards and Liverpool footballer’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at their multi-million pound Surrey mansion is part of a 5-star hotel Perry Edwards‘ Partners Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shared the cutest father and son photos at their Surrey home, and we … Read more
Red, white and blue will be making a statement on flagpoles, porches, street corners – even truck beds – this holiday weekend. Join the celebration, plant a festive garden in patriotic colors around your flagpole or a red, white and blue container on your doorstep to celebrate Independence Day. Adding blue flowers to your red … Read more
W he summer sun makes you want something grilled… everything? We didn’t commission an official study, but based on our findings (surveyed our buddies), we’re confident that golden rays and higher temperatures are directly related to our need to obscure ourselves every weekend from now until the end of the BST. BBQs have come in … Read more
Bee the one who saves wildlife! Bristol took first place with 7,940 species, home to the Eastern Gray Squirrel and the Speckled Wood Butterfly, followed by Leicester (5,840 species) and Edinburgh (5,285 species). OnBuy, the UK’s third largest general marketplace, has published a list of the UK’s most biodiverse cities. The brand’s aim is to … Read more
AL/89/22/L: Westergate House, Denmans Lane, Fontwell. Listed building permit for the equivalent replacement of 15 selected windows on the south, west and east facades of the west wing of the house. Register to our daily SussexWorld Today newsletter AL/91/22/HH: 6 Meadow Way, Westergate. Erection of a single story rear infill extension and conversion of attached … Read more
Baal burning in the village of Whalton, 1902. The picture was taken by Sir Benjamin Stone. Making the giant corn wagon is an old Midsummer tradition and means bringing the harvest home. It also marks the start of a weekend of events in the village of Whalton, culminating in the ‘Baal Burning’ ceremony in three … Read more