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Supplementary photos of GW show

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Poppylover’s blog was so good but she asked me to post a few photos of Joe Swift and Monty Don.Where I was positioned,I had a better view of them despite the crowds.
Joe was demonstrating the “living wall”.It had a shady and a sunny aspect.A very pracical way of increasing space in a garden.The plants are put into pouches which are clipped onto a wall or fence.

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Thanks Meadowland...watched this on TV last night. Was impressed but when they started quoting prices it seemed rather expensive...£130 for 5 pockets.
I have often wondered how they do it. Can't imagine it taking off in a lot of gardens at those prices

16 Jun, 2012

 

I thought that was a great idea for a garden with limited space too..and a lovely idea,to give the plants to schools afterwards...although it was mostly the public who donated them,wasn't it ? nice pics,Meadowland,and glad you enjoyed your day.:o)

16 Jun, 2012

 

Thanks Bloomer.....Was quite eager to look into buying a few pouches to cover an ugly brown fence until the price was reveiled!Yes,the public donated the plants.

16 Jun, 2012

 

I was interested as well,M.land but not at that price!..Geared to the rich and money no object brigade,methinks .:o)

16 Jun, 2012

 

So glad it wasn't just me who thought it was expensive :))

16 Jun, 2012

 

Ach i thought you would have got a pic taken with them! I would have! lol mmmmm

16 Jun, 2012

 

It is very attractive, but at that price, it will never take off will it? Well, perhaps if you had a tiny courtyard in a very posh part of London....

16 Jun, 2012

 

Those were the examples of people who had them,Karen.The entire gardens were highly contemporary with money no object,I suspect.

16 Jun, 2012

 

Hmmm...alright for some eh? ;) I would love a little courtyard garden in a nice part of London btw.....when I win the lottery! :D

16 Jun, 2012

 

I looked at my canvas shoe hanger behind the door and thought...... mmmmm

16 Jun, 2012

 

Have a wee look at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris...

It has been catching on for quite a while, here...
...well, not "here" as in where I live, although Monsieur B sells the woollen felt system... :))

17 Jun, 2012

 

Will do K.......:))

17 Jun, 2012

 

Well I never! How did I miss this? Sorry Julia, to ignore your lovely photos. You did get some good shots of Joe and Monty, thanks for putting them on here. Im glad Pixi agrees with me, you should have asked Monty for a picci, Im sure he would have obliged. Those walls are mighty expensive. I saw somewhere a DIY version that had been done with a double layer of roofing felt and a staple gun. It was a fraction of the price!

25 Oct, 2012

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