Colwynn Garden Design

Flying Flowers of the North Downs

A Guide to creating Butterfly Gardens in Surrey.

Apr 9 • Chris Bell

UK Native Plants: The Norman Conquest

The Royal Forest and the Rise of the Anchored Soul

Apr 2 • Chris Bell

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March 2026

How I deal with misinformation

A lot of my blog posts require extensive research. How do I verify facts when the world is full of misinformation. How do I prevent myself from creating…

Mar 5 • Chris Bell

January 2026

Anglo-Saxon Native Plant Gardens

After the fall of the Roman empire, the Saxons arrived in the UK. The Saxons began to integrate with the Romano-British people and brought their Leek…

Jan 25 • Chris Bell

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Scaly Male Fern

A native fern that is a perfect evergreen plant for edging a driveway in SouthEast England

Jan 8 • Chris Bell

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December 2025

UK Native Plants: The Roman Legacy

The First Great Botanical Migration

Dec 20, 2025 • Chris Bell

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November 2025

Native Ornamental Plant Guide for Southern England

A selection of woodland plants that are native to the UK and suitable for home gardens in London, the Home Counties and the Southern Coast.

Nov 22, 2025 • Chris Bell

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October 2025

The Importance of Check-Ins During a Garden Project

A good habit for managing emotions

Oct 31, 2025 • Chris Bell

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What are Weeds?

How should weeds be managed in a natural garden? Defining what is a weed is the first step.

Oct 8, 2025 • Chris Bell

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June 2025

Modernist Gardens

Modernist gardens offer a unique blend of simplicity, clarity, and thoughtful design that has reshaped the way we think about outdoor spaces.

Jun 18, 2025 • Chris Bell

Arts and Crafts Gardens

Arts and Crafts gardens are one of the most long-lasting and loved styles of garden design in the UK.

Jun 13, 2025 • Chris Bell

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March 2025

The Philosophy of Wabi-Sabi in Japanese Gardens

Wabi-sabi is a deeply rooted Japanese aesthetic philosophy that celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and finding beauty in the simplicity of nature.

Mar 6, 2025 • Chris Bell

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