Archive - Garden Culture by Virens Studio

The Sand Garden: A New Experiment Begins

That's right, no gravel here.. only Sand!

May 18 •

April 2025

A New Idea to Inspire Eco-friendly City Landscape Practices

Apr 8 •

March 2025

On Islands of Coherence

Another thoughtful prompt on horticulture & ecology from Viburnum Gardens...

Mar 1 •

February 2025

Hedgerows: Magic on the Fringes

A Deep Dive into the world of hedgerows, their history and importance. Connection to traditional craft, food, medicine. And ultimate resurgence in…

Feb 7 •

January 2025

There is No 'Away'

Something new! a guest post to prompt some deep thoughts and act as a catalyst for discussions around the future of horticulture and the environment.

Jan 23 •

December 2024

Welcome to The Coppice: Introducing Hedgecraft Willow

Virens Studio is expanding our landscape and planting design business!

Dec 13, 2024 •

A New Twist (on the Ancient Copse): Multipurpose Landscape Design

A gem from the archive...

Dec 12, 2024 •

November 2024

Lessons Learned: The Deadhedge Grows

Our deadhedge has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few months.

Nov 16, 2024 •

September 2024

Dryland Plant Patterns are an Excellent Indicator of Ecosystem Health

The spacing, density and diversity of plant communities are telling us more about the health and resilience of ecosystems than you might think.

Sep 20, 2024 •

August 2024

The Astonishing Story of Luther Burbank & His Himalayan Giant (Blackberry)

As do many of you, I’m sure, we have a Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) problem.

Aug 29, 2024 •

July 2024

How to Build a Dead Hedge: What’s Old is New Again

I have to admit, the life of a medieval woodsman appeals to me.

Jul 22, 2024 •

June 2024

You’ve Heard of Right-Plant, Right-Place: Now Add Right Maintenance

If you’re interested in planting design, ecological gardening or urban landscape design, you’ve probably come across some rather academic phrases.

Jun 9, 2024 •

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