Vibrant Earth

10/08/2022

Fortunate to visit this fabulous new garden, sensational.

14/12/2021

The magic of Masja, a fabulous Hydrangea sparkling on this rainy day.

17/10/2021

02/10/2021

This week a mighty Kauri has fallen. Anyone who wasn't fortunate enough to know Mr. Graeme Platt was all the poorer for it. One of New Zealands most knowledgeable, humble people. Generous with his time and knowledge to a fault. Many nurseries and industry would not be operating without this man's input - unfortunately many never aknowlege this.
Graeme , we at Cedar Lodge will miss you dearly - who on earth can I talk plants,politics and dogs with now??? Forever thankful for everything!

Please plant a tree for Graeme.

26/08/2021

New study examines cooling effect of clouds produced by deciduous forests under pressures of climate change

28/03/2021

New Zealand produces 350 million plants in plastic pots each year. A Nelson nursery thinks it has found a better way.

17/03/2021

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16/03/2021

The towns and cities we live in are coming under mounting environmental pressure and our research is helping gardeners mitigate those challenges.

A recent RHS-commissioned survey led by Dr Tijana Blanusa shows the practical steps each and everyone of us can take in gardens and green spaces to combat some of the biggest environmental problems facing us today. By raising the awareness of the environmental benefits of plants through research – including flood, noise and air pollution barriers and natural ‘coolers’ – we can bridge the gap between people’s general awareness of these issues and the practical steps we can take in own gardens.

These are just three simple ways that you can help to make your garden more environmentally resilient:

1. Grow as many plants as possible. Not just by covering as much of your garden as possible with planting, but also increase the range of plants you grow.

2. Plant perennials (including herbaceous, trees, shrubs and hedges) as these will remain in the ground for many years, providing environmental benefits throughout their long lives.

3. Right plant, right place. It’s an old garden adage, but it means growing the plants that will thrive in the natural conditions in your garden

Every garden could do something to help; and in many cases, much, much more. For more tips on making your garden more environmentally resilient and to see the full results of the survey, visit https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/gardening-in-a-changing-world.

05/08/2020

13/06/2020

It is a show that never ends and always delights.

03/06/2020

How to eliminate plastic plant containers? We have an idea and would love your feedback.
We have grown a range of plants in biodegradable sleeves, so you can take the plant and leave the container behind to be reused. We want to develop a system that leaves no waste or recycling cost, this trial is to help us learn how we can do this.

These retailers have some samples for you to see.

Place For Plants, Hope, Tasman
Trees For Canterbury, Christchurch
Nikau Gardens, Stoke, Nelson
Mitre 10 Motueka, Tasman

12/05/2020

A thoughtful article.

Opinion: Landscaper James Wheatley asks if our relationship with outdoor space should change post lockdown.