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So who is a landscape gardener on Twitter?

Posted by Craig McGinty on April 26, 2009 at 10:23pm

YOU can't have missed all the talk recently of Twitter, a mini blogging service that works both online and via your mobile phone. And while the service is sold as a way to answer the question, 'what are you doing?' there is so much more you can do wi

Lawn edgings: not anymore on the edge. Garden edging - many garden problems solver

Posted by Ofer El-hashahar on April 26, 2009 at 1:30pm

The great news is on lawn edgings google search 'plants from zion' is already at the middle of second page this week- that brought about extra 500 visits this week.I changed the whole website in the probably 5th time (oohhhh) but it is far more frien

Skip Diving

Posted by Shadow Hall on April 25, 2009 at 10:09am

Yesterday I discovered just how fun skip diving can be. Ive always loved a freebie and used to enjoy taking home the plants, from the garden centre, that where going to be thrown out and bringing them back from the brink.Since leaving that job I have

Young People Today - An open message

Posted by dgeorgea on April 25, 2009 at 8:14am

The next few months are going to be a very stressful time for thousands of young people.SATs for 7, 11 and 14 year olds, GCSEs for 16 year olds and those resitting them, A Levels and those who are having to do end of year tests on their degree course

Off the peg hanging baskets - available now.

Posted by Baskets and Blooms on April 24, 2009 at 8:25am

Just a note to say that despite the cold weather back in March our famous hanging baskets are now on stream. 14" wicker baskets with no side planting but plenty of trails just £15 each 2 for £25.These might be of interest to Landscapers and there cou

Not for squares only - Recycled raised Beds -design your shape.

Posted by Ofer El-hashahar on April 23, 2009 at 12:00am

The recycled raised beds can used for any shape not just for squares or rectangles."you sent me the garden raised beds kits two weeks ago" the lady said on the phone " and they're great- look so good with the curvy shape that I will send you a photo

Barbara Everard and cultivatedate.com (or co.uk)

Posted by Martin Everard on April 20, 2009 at 10:56am

Dear Phil,On David Channon's recommendation (and another ex-Tadpole shareholder!), I have signed up.Two things to which I would like to draw you and your member's attention - next year is the centenary of the birth of my mother, Barbara Everard, and

Show gardens and children do mix

Posted by Shadow Hall on April 20, 2009 at 10:30am

Well May is nearly on us and its time to put pen to paper and let everyone know how the Sandringham show garden is progressing.So far it has been going slowly, as have I, trying to walk when your in the latter stages of pregnancy is difficult enough

one swallow does not make a summer

Posted by danny coulton on April 19, 2009 at 9:14pm

just to report my first swallow, the view at mochdra, colwyn bay north wales. why, it might mean the flies and bugs on the move as well. so as an early warning for any flower person.

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Can any Landscape Juice member help?

Posted by Phil Voice on April 17, 2009 at 10:00am

I have received a letter from Teresa who has a friend afflicted by Multiple Sclerosis and she would dearly love to help her improve the quality of her life. Fiona Lives in Shoeburyness, Essex. If there are any members who are able to help out I would

Milan Milan Milan! Ideas, design and garden furniture!

Posted by Francoise Murat on April 15, 2009 at 7:30pm

We stuffed ourselves with chocolate before Easter and we did it throughout the long weekend.....Luckily we're going to be running around like mad this week, so off it comes....she says. My turn now to blog, as Geraldine is busy organising Milan, she

The Value Of A Tree.

Posted by Sustainable Land Management on April 14, 2009 at 11:00am

Trees are rarely valued properly, there are numerous factors to take

into consideration and as such the real or financial value of a particular tree is hard if not simply impossible to ascertain. Following on from work carried out by D R Helliwell and

TREE HEALTH - A guide for Amateurs

Posted by Sustainable Land Management on April 12, 2009 at 4:00pm

In England, there has been a distinct lack of cultural linking with trees. yet the UK as a whole is one of the best placed countries in the world for a biodiversity of tree species, differing woodland types and altogether favourable growing condition

Fritillaria meleagris

Posted by The Perfumed Garden on April 12, 2009 at 2:15pm

We planted 5,000 snakeshead fritillaries last autumn as part of a rural garden design in the Saffron Walden area. As with all bulb planting, it's one of the few garden jobs that you see no difference in at all until they start coming up months later.

Biting Beasties - The Perils of Working with Nature

Posted by Sustainable Land Management on April 8, 2009 at 5:30pm

Following an incident recently when a large (3') adder in my path, decided against the common perception that they are meant to be more scared of us than we of them and headed straight for me; it is perhaps sensible to advertise what can be dangerous

Young People Today - Education

Posted by dgeorgea on April 5, 2009 at 1:23pm

So when does education start and finish?Often it was thought of as those years between starting reception at five and finishing when the young people leave school at 16, 18 or even possibly up to mid 20’s depending on what course they do at universit

Young People Today - Family Life

Posted by dgeorgea on April 4, 2009 at 4:05pm

One of the earliest influences for many children is the family. Family underwent major changes in the second half of the 20th century, and this has had a huge impact on childhood.Extended families offered a great deal of support to children and their

Tackling A New Skill

Posted by claudia de yong on March 31, 2009 at 11:22pm

The best thing for me about being a garden designer is not only the drawing side of the job which I thoroughly enjoy (but which can be quite lonely at times), but the 'doing' part of the work.I have always been a 'hands on' designer. I love to do eve

Young people today - What has gone wrong?

Posted by dgeorgea on March 31, 2009 at 1:47pm

There was a time, like many others, when I questioned what was going wrong with our youth. It was listening to others berating young people that finally gave me the answer.The answer, I am more than happy to share, is…NOTHING!!26th July 1832 Thomas K

Young People today Introduction

Posted by dgeorgea on March 31, 2009 at 1:30pm

As this is the only place I blog I have decided to go ahead with a series of blogs looking at young people today.I make no apologies for my liberal views, and welcome comments that disagree with me. I have a simple rule in debating issues, and that i

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The Landscape Juice Network's Aims and Objectives

Posted by Phil Voice on June 30, 2010 at 9:00am

The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)

What is it?

LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.

The site is…

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A Quick Reminder to Talk

Posted by Fleur Voice on January 17, 2020 at 6:32pm

As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…

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Diversity in the Horticulture Industry

Posted by Fleur Voice on February 20, 2020 at 7:49pm

“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…

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The Impact of Burglary on the Individual

Posted by Fleur Voice on November 20, 2019 at 4:14pm

Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…

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The LJN Big Interview with Westhill Garden & Landscaping Ltd

Posted by Fleur Voice on October 10, 2019 at 9:13pm in Company publicity

Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…

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Starting a gardening or landscaping business?

Posted by Phil Voice on October 1, 2010 at 6:30am

This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…

Open forum activity

Will Roberts replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"I bought a no name petrol blower on eBay for £30 as temporary fix. I expected it to last 6 months but 2 years later it's still going strong. It's a copy of the Stihl Bg 56. You don't always get what you pay for. "

Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"Hat's off to you for persevering with them Graham. Surely one of the best aspects of British life is blokes patiently and skillfully fixing things in the shed. Sounds a nightmare product to me, whether it was a blower or something else, I wouldn't…"