Auricula / Plant Theatre

Indoor or Outdoor use

Oak plant theatres in three sizes.  Designed for outdoor use but easily used inside too.  These can be made to your exact measurements as well as bespoke plant theatre projects.  Here are three sizes currently available.  Dimensions are approximate, price does not include shipping.  Contact me at www.baverstockgardens.com for more information.

Large £225.00 (54x94x15cm).   

Medium £175.00 (52 x70x15cm)

Small £125.00 (34x44x15cm)

Large Oak Plant Theatre

Small Oak Plant Theatre

 

Oak Flower holders

Oak flower holders. Made from oak and recycled bottles.  Either three or five bottles.  For more information regarding pricing and availbilty please contact me via www.baverstockgardens.com. 

Auricula / Plant Theatre

 

Bespoke Auricula / Plant theatres made to your requirements. Starting at £150.  Can be painted to your colour of choice.

For information about delivery, shipping and availability please contact me at baverstockgardens.com

Leaf Cutting Bee

Leaf Cutter Bee in action.

This solitary bee uses cut leaves to line its nest with.  Amazing how fast they can cut the leaf and fly-off with it, fascinating to watch!  

These bees are great pollinators for the garden. Let them have a few leaves and enjoy! 

Indoor Plant Theatre

I've made this indoor plant theatre using a vintage frame and making a simple shadow.  This is great way to showcase a special plant or plant collection.   

Allotment Pond

Installing a pond on your allotment is relatively easy, looks good, encourages wildlife and can be completed within a day.

I used a preformed 140-litre plastic pond liner for my allotment.

Find a shelterd spot away from heavily used paths and in a sunny position
Place gravel and stones in the bottom of the pond.
Add water plants to help oxygenate the water and provide shade.   Placing a waterlily in the pond will help keep the water clear.
Always make sure that smaller animals who may fall into the pond have an escape route.  Provide stepping stones, a beach area, branches or small ramp.

For more information here's a link to the RHS page regarding wildelife ponds

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=622
 

Straw Bale Gardening

Using straw bales to make raised planting beds.  I first heard of this many years ago and thought this year I'd give it a go.  There's a bit of prep to do before planting as the bales need to be "seasoned" for a couple of weeks before you do.  The bales will break down over time and can then be used to mulch other planting areas.

Place the bales cut side up.  Soak the bales with water over several days.  Add a layer of compost and some vegan/organic fertiliser.

Add plants!

Any type of straw can be used but Wheat and Barley are preferred.

I purchased my bales from a local farm here in Hastings, East Sussex