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Sketchbook page of studies of the Ivy Hedera helix with one leaf in full colour detail, a berry, a flowering leaf, a seedhead, and some stem examinations in full colour. Lots of line drawings and tonal pencil studies of other parts of the plant such as the seeds and flowers, line drawings and habit sketches […]

Sketchbook illustration of Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica with a few leaves shown in full colour detail along with a detailed colour study of the roots and lower stem, individual studies of lone flowers ara accompanied with tonal pecnil studies of the racemes of white fkowers and leaves showing venation pattern

Lichen fruiting bodies study examining the different means of reproduction visible under the microscope shown by different species of lichens

Cucumber plant drowing up a support showing tendrils, leaves, and young cucumber fruits and flowers alogn with companion planting of nasturtium

Rotation patterns for growing vegetables

Rotation patterns for growing vegetables

Examples of how to lay out your vegetable garden and how adaptable one space can be

Staked tiger lilies with each plant attached to an individual cane

Different paths you can build including herring bone brick, paving stones, stepping stones in the grass, crazy paving, stone, and gravel

Standard tree with supporting stake in a large flower pot container

Different step types to choose from including brick, paving slab, gravel, and ones with wood edges

Lily bulbs in a flower pot with a can next to each to support the emerging plant as it grows

Propagating strawberries and finding and planting in runners to produce new plants which can be potted on sparately once established

Using secateurs to prune new growth in the summer

Different ways of supporting perennials including stakes, link stakes, split canes, frames, and cages

Taking root cuttings from an established plant and setting them to grow in a seed tray once the smaller lateral roots have been removed

Taking soft wood cuttings and planting them on once they’ve become established in a covered flower pot

Topiary cone wire frame support

Topiary globe wire frame support

Topiary spiral wire frame

Trainign a cordon by pruning and tying onto supports at different times and periods of growth

Training a climbing plant against a wall so it grows agaisnt a trellis which supports it

Training box to grow to a wire frame, in this case a globe shape

Steps involved in single digging soil