http://www.room105.co.uk Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:15:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you come across vine weevil larvae in the garden don't kill them (or put them back!) - put a little soil in a shallow pot and place them in a shady, sheltered spot for the birds - a tasty ready meal. Digging in the garden over the Easter weekend (yes, I eventually got out ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2010/04/on-the-vine-weevil/ The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) was set up in 1993 in response to concerns over mass deforestation – the loss of irreplaceable forests and the habitats they provide.  It is difficult not to be aware of or see the effects of this destruction as our televisions are so often broadcasting ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2010/01/wood-provenance-who-should-take-responsibility/ Room105 lent a helping hand when the Halstead branch of EdwardJones Investments entered into the Halstead in Bloom window competition..... the result a Gold Certificate and cup for 'The Best Floral Window Display'  The theme was Red, White, Blue and Silver to mark the 25 anniversary of their french twin town.  Planting ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/07/edwardjones-investments-wins-best-floral-window-display-cup/ A little ditty..... It could have been a lovely summer Sitting amongst sweet flowers, not nettles Oh what a bummer The barren patch of earth just longing to be fruitful             With potatoes and beans and healthy things             That would keep me youthful The old herbaceous bed looks at me with sorrow             Its blooming days are ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/07/it-should-have-been-a-lovely-summer/ Jill Crooks of Room105 garden design sat on the Gardeners Question Time panel at the Peldon May festival yesterday, the event was well supported with a good crowd and a mixed bag of questions, such as: Q. How do you cope with Essex clay, what can you do to improve it? A. ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/05/gardeners-question-time-at-the-peldon-may-festival/ Joe Swift's article in today's Saturday Times 'Weekend'  features a double page spread showing the Room105 Chelsea Flower Show garden.  The garden highlights how architectural plants can be used for striking effect. At the forefront of its now growing popularity we chose Astelia 'Silver Spear', with its silver sword-like leaves, for a ... http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/05/saturday-times-features-the-room105-chelsea-flower-show-garden/ This site is currently being developed, please bear with us whilst it is updated. Thanks. http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/04/room105-launches-new-website/ Room105 have completed another high quality roof terrace in Cambridge http://www.room105.co.uk/2009/04/chic-roof-terrace/