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Obituary – John Brookes MBE 1933-2018

Posted on March 17, 2018 by admin

Yesterday saw the passing of one of the greatest influences on contemporary garden design.  This obituary, written by his protégé Duncan Heather, describes some of the key milestones in his remarkable life.  http://garden-design-courses.co.uk/john-brookes-mbe-1933-12018/

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What happens when the Planning Permission process fails…..

Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin

Planning Permission is a subject that often evokes a negative reaction – either because of the perceived difficulty in obtaining it, or because it is granted for developments that we consider inappropriate.  Last week the architecture magazine Building Design had … Continue reading →

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Earthworms and other friends……..

Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin

I have to confess this is something of a digression, as I ponder why one of our plantings from early summer has fared so poorly.  But, as it’s been a while since my last post, I will cut myself a … Continue reading →

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Escape To Cornwall

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

Summer is when most people wake up to what’s going on in their garden, and hence it can be a busy time for garden designers. However, we did manage to escape for a few days to Cornwall. With its sheltered … Continue reading →

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