Hanami

Apr 12, 2019Apr 11, 2019 Compassionate Roots Nature, Outdoor activities, Seasons, Spring cherry blossoms, hanami, mono no aware, sakura

From the sprouting of seeds to the blooming of flowers or the falling of leaves, many of us are in such a rush through life that we seldom stop and smell the roses, as the saying goes.

Spring Renewal

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019 Compassionate Roots Seasons, Spring blog, Spring

Our blog is springing back to life. Stay tuned for more posts in the coming weeks.

Plant of the Week ~ Plantago (Plantain)

Oct 6, 2017Oct 5, 2017 botanicalmind Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening plant of the week, plantago, plantago lanceolata, plantago major, plantain

This week we take a look at what many people may consider a weed, Plantago sp. (Plantain). Most 'weeds' have a use for humans and wildlife and play a key role in natures cycle. The word weed really just means an unwanted plant.

Plant of the Week ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Jul 14, 2017Jul 12, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter betula pendula, plant of the week, silver birch

This week we take a look at the enchanting 'Lady of the Wood' ~ Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

Plant of the Week ~ Corylus avellana (Hazel)

Jun 9, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening, Winter Corylus avellana, hazel, hazelnuts, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening

This week we are taking a look at another tree great for both humans and wildlife - Corylus avellana, commonly known as Hazel.

Plant of the Week ~ Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria)

May 19, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Seasons, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening bees, Birds, chinese wisteria, climbers, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening, wisteria sinensis

This week we are taking a look at a beautiful climber both humans and wildlife can appreciate - Wisteria sinensis!

Plant of the Week ~ Heuchera (Alum Root)

May 12, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening alum root, Bumblebees, heuchera, heuchera 'fireworks', heuchera 'green spice', heuchera 'jade gloss', hummingbirds, shade gardens, Wildlife Gardening

This week we are taking a look at one of my personal favourites - Heuchera!

Plant of the Week ~ Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)

May 5, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Garden Design, Seasons, Species of plants, Spring, Wildlife Gardening bees, conallaria majalis, lily of the valley, plant of the week, shade gardens

With its close links to the month of May, I have chosen lily of the valley as our plant for this week. Lets take a closer look shall we?

Plant of the Week ~ Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn)

Apr 28, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Habitat usage and management, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening crataegus monogyna, Edible, Hawthorn, herbalism, moths, pollinators, Wildlife Gardening

This week we take a look at the first tree in our 'plant of the week' blog - Hawthorn. Read this week's post to discover why this plant is so invaluable to humans and wildlife.

Pruning your stone fruit trees, how, why and when.

Apr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017 Compassionate Roots Garden maintenance, Pruning, Spring, Summer apricot, cherry tree, damson, plum, Pruning, Stonefruit

Pruning trees can be a complex art form, with each species of tree requiring different techniques, methods, environmental conditions and times of the year. Today we will be looking at when to prune stone fruit trees such as cherry trees, along with some problems which can occur as a result of pruning at the wrong time of … Continue reading Pruning your stone fruit trees, how, why and when.

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