Cannaverdi garden & lighting design

14/08/2024

https://www.cannaverdi.com/blog-1/shedding-light-on-your-garden-5sc9j

Shedding Light on the Benefits of Garden Lighting: Enhance Your Outdoor Living Garden lighting is a broad subject, encompassing everything from purely practical solutions to more artistic approaches. Take, for example, the reactive security lights attached to the side of many middle-class homes. W

31/07/2024

Bringing History to Light.
William Barnes’ home, a testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, has long been a beacon of historical and cultural significance. This lighting project aims to highlight the home’s unique architectural features while providing an authentic atmosphere that reflects the period in which Barnes lived.

30/07/2024

Some gardens have so much heritage that they require little inspiration to plan. These Gothic-inspired archways are part of a much larger project on a Grade II listed property.

Immerse yourself in this nocturnal world. 🌙✨

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29/07/2024

Designed to mimic the natural ebb and flow of a riverbed, this garden features an array of drought-tolerant plants, artfully arranged stones, and a meandering path that captures the essence of water’s journey.

Swipe to see the journey from start to finish.

25/07/2024

Transforming The Old Came Rectory

Take a look at this incredible in-lite installation at the historic Old Came Rectory, blending timeless charm with modern elegance. 🌿✨ we meticulously placed every light to enhance the natural beauty and architecture of this stunning property, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

25/07/2024

🌿✨ Just completed this lighting installation for one of my projects with Stewart's Garden Centre. Featuring in-lite lighting. We will be back once the planting is finished. Stay tuned for the final reveal! 🌱💡

27/02/2023

In an ever-changing landscape, how can we give nature a chance to thrive in our urban areas? Despite the simplification of habitats in England, there are still ways that we can actively support local wildlife right outside our doors.

In recent years, rewilding has emerged as a pressing issue amongst horticulturalists. But can we make an impact on wild spaces within our cities and towns? We must consider the damage already done by activities in rural areas: farm equipment and chemical herbicides, fungicides and fertilisers may ha...

12/02/2023

Opening on Sunday 12 & 19 February the wonderful gardens at Trench Hill are 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views. There's lots to explore with spring bulbs, thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, a woodland walk, ponds and waterfall. An idyllic setting for an early spring garden visit 💚💛

FIND OUT MORE: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14238/trench-hill

Gloucestershire NGS

04/02/2023

Count the colours on our scenic wintry rainbow 🌈

What colours have you enjoyed in our garden? 💚🧡💛

(📷: phsphoto on Instagram)

31/01/2023

30/01/2023

Six months ago today:
"Allium christophii are now straw-coloured seedheads and as the summer wears on the alchemilla flowers gradually turn from mustard colour to amber. Here’s a view along the middle curved path with the pale green heads of maturing sedum “Herbstfreude” by the path."

24/01/2023

Six months ago today:
"As the rose garden travels through the seasons there comes a moment when its glory days have passed and focus shifts to looking back rather than looking for signs of what is to come. Seasonal intensity is part of the rose garden’s charm, but after so many months of promise the transition is always hard."