Eden

I have long wanted to visit the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, spring seemed the best time to view gardens so a visit was planned. Tim Smit has been instrumental in developing both these gardens. It is ten years since Eden opened and our first visit- obviously much has changed but the philosophy remains the same- education about the planet and the impact we are having with the way we live our lives.

The biomes are impressive- no doubt- it was interesting to see how some of the everyday products we take for granted are grown and how they impact on the earth. It made me think even more about what we grow at home and how that can be made not only sustainable but more effective in our use of space and the plants we grow. Radio's 4 Food Programme recently talked about the Forest Garden, growing more perennial plants that we can eat, how they are more likely to withstand extremes of weather as the climates changes. Rob on his blog http://sustainablegarden.blogspot.com/  recently referred  to how this principle is close to his heart as he developes his new site with his family. Definately a programme worth listening to and giving consideration to when planning for the future.


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