We’re delighted to be working with the @tlc.uk on our latest project in Hampshire, and to share that we're embracing sustainability by lifting and reusing existing stone. And it’s clear that owner/director Jake Catling is all smiles, wholeheartedly approving this eco-friendly approach!
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Repurposing the existing stone plays a crucial role in minimizing waste and reducing the overall environmental impact of the garden build.

By avoiding the purchase of new materials, we not only provide cost-effective solutions for our clients but also actively contribute to preserving our beautiful planet.

Jake's skilled team at @tlc.uk have effortlessly lifted the slabs, showcasing their expertise and efficiency. And just look at how neatly they're stacked for reuse - a sight to behold!

Now, here's a question for you: How long do you think it will take for Jake’s dedicated team to carefully put each and every slab into its new position? We can't wait to unveil the final result and showcase the transformation that sustainable design practices can achieve.

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project. 🌿🌍💚

#plantspeopleplace #natureamplofied #SustainableStoneRevival #recyclereducereuse #EcoFriendlyDesign #SustainabilityMatters #EfficiencyAtItsFinest #gardenbuild

Every thriving plant nursery owes much of its success to a dedicated production team. These experts in propagation are the beating heart of the nursery, ensuring plants are grown to perfection. With their vast expertise, they care for plant health, cultivate diverse varieties, and collaborate with ...us to bring our designs to life.

Let's introduce some of wholesale nursery @Hortus_Loci’s propagation team and the tireless work they do behind the scenes: Lisa, Anna, Marina, David, and Jo, to name just a few. While their love for plants surpasses people (they'll admit it!), they provide invaluable insights to make our schemes more successful.

Without their passion, knowledge, and hard work, the nursery wouldn't flourish like their thriving plants. Next time you visit a plant nursery, remember these unsung heroes—the skilled propagation specialists adept at seed sowing, cutting, grafting, and division. They create new plants and introduce exciting species to keep us designers, landscape architects, and clients happy.

Wherever propagation specialists work, I genuinely don’t know where we’d be without them, so I’d like to say THANK YOU! 🌿💚

#Plantspeopleplace #Natureamplified #ann-mariepowellgardens #PlantNurseryHeroes #PropagationExperts #PassionForPlants #CollaborationIsKey
#plantpropagation #unsungheroes #horticulturist

SUCH an enlightening evening at Great Dixter last night. AMPG’s Gemma Summerfield and I had the privilege to delve into a captivating discussion about biodiversity and the power of sound in creating a truly immersive encounter that nurtures one’s appreciation for the intricate symphony of ...nature.

2024 will bring an exciting evolution to @GreatDixterOfficial, which will allow visitors to forge an even deeper emotional connection with the garden as an undeniable haven for the natural world.

The concept of 'sound matters' has woven itself through the garden, its wildlife and its people, offering a unique auditory experience that heightens our senses and enriches our understanding of the interconnectedness of life.

Through this extraordinary initiative, Great Dixter continues to lead the way in holistic gardening experiences. By prioritising biodiversity and harmonising our sonic landscape, they've created a space where nature thrives and souls blossom.

So, if you're seeking a wondrous journey that goes beyond visual splendour, I encourage you to visit Great Dixter in 2024.

Your reward will be to immerse yourself in the melodies of nature, listen closely to the whispers of the wind, and let your heart be touched by the profound connections I believe all our gardens should hold.

Are you tempted???

#plantspeopleplace #natureamplified #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #ann-mariepowellgardens #GreatDixter #ArtOfBiodiversity #SoundMatters #EmbraceNaturesMelody #biodiversitymatters #pollinatorswelcome #britishgarden #greatdixter #inspirationalgardens #unconventionalbeauty #hortimagic #plantinspo #horticulturalheaven #gardenmagic #natureswonderland #greatdixtergarden

Here's this week's studio plant ident if you'd like to join us. It is always a joy to have a working lunch in the sunshine using my own garden as a living notebook of plants. It's a great resource for me and my team to revisit through the seasons, to refresh, remind and renew ...our thoughts on leaf, bloom or berry to inform our clients' planing plans.

Do you see any of your favourites? Do let us know if you do!

Calamagrostis brachytricha 
Aster × frikartii 'Mönch'
Patrinia scabiosifolia
Sanguisorba tenuifolia
Verbena bonariensis
Juncus ensifolius (Flying hedgehog)
Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
Parthenocissus henryana
Dahlia 'Chat Noir'
Dahlia 'Waltzing Mathilda'
Dahlia 'Sam Hopkins''

#ann-mariepowellgardens #plantspeopleplace #NatureAmplified #lovelandscape #Plantident #studioplantident #jamjarflowers #gardendesignersofinstagram #gardendesignersoninstagram #designexcellence #inspiredbynature #naturalinspiration #naturalinspirations #landscapelife
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A joy to mix work with pleasure today, judging the @gardenersworldmag Garden Of The Year competition with my FAVOURITE Mr T - the one and only @alantitchmarshmbe, and fabulous friends @aritanderson @kevinsmithgarden and Sarah Mead of @yeovalley

And goodness me, it was BEYOND difficult to ...choose a winner - each year, the standard of gardens gets better and better, making our job as judges more and more difficult. But honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Thank you to everyone that entered, we adored looking over your garden gates. The result will be in November’s @gardenersworldmag

P.s. last time I wore this dress lots of you asked where it was from - I bought it from the AMAZING @kemitelford 💚💚💚💚

P.p.s isn’t Alan’s face a picture! Honestly, I just can’t help myself!
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#plantspeopleplace #ann-mariepowellgardens #gardenersworld #instagardeners #gardenontheyear #goty #gardwnersworldmag