After a long battle with the local planning authorities, this extension in Essex after seven years has got the recognition it is well overdue, winning the ‘Drought Garden’ category in the recent Thurrock in Bloom competition. Andy adds… Continue reading Green Roof Extension of the Month – September 09
One of the first people to buy the DIY Guide available on the site, Michael Thompson’s earth rammed Eco shed now has a developing green roof shed. Bought in august last year Michael used the guide to construct a living roof green roof on a rammed earth shed he constructed in his garden over the winter. He is using the shed as a focal point for courses on rammed earth. Continue reading Green Roof Shed of the Month – September 09
Saturday 10th October 2009 : 09.30 -16.00
At the Islington Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park Nature Reserve, 191 Drayton Park, London. N5 1PH
Continue reading Small Scale Green Roof Workshop – London
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 November 2009
10.30-4.30 Saturday & 10.30-3.30 Sunday
The course will enable participants to learn about green roofs and their benefits. Background information will be provided on their history and evolution. The creation of wildlife habitats including local ecologies will be covered, as will the growing of food on green roofs. Details will be given on the selection and purchase of suitable plants and substrates to be used on a green roof, and also the availability of all the materials. Some time will also be given to discussing green walls.
Continue reading Two Day Course at Brighton Permaculture Trust
15th August 2009
Footprint Building, St. Catherine’s, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria. LA23 1NH