Archive - Garden Culture by Virens Studio

Lessons Learned: The Deadhedge Grows

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

Nov 16 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

April 2024

Canada’s Blue Camas Meadows: A Story of Plant+Human Co-Evolution

Garry Oak Ecosystem aka White Oak, Oregon Oak or Oregon White Oak

Apr 21 •

March 2024

January 2024

Shifting Baselines Through Thoughtful Planting Design

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the state of our world at the minute, but there are things that we can do.

Jan 9 •

December 2023

November 2023

Don't Wait to Buy the Best Gardening Tools

Ok, I’ll be honest with you.

Nov 15, 2023 •

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