April showers and more
I guess it is fair to say that the April drought is behind us – so much rain! Not that we didn’t want or need it of course just not all […]
Jardins en Fête
The ever popular local garden event returns from 12-14 May with the very current theme of “Jardins urbains“. With 120 exhibitors from across Europe expect to see a selection of specialist growers, […]
Marche au plantons
The organic Ferme de Budé hidden amidst the high rise buildings of Petit-Saconnex will run its annual seedling market this Saturday. An opportunity to buy locally grown organic seedlings for […]
Les Bucoliques
With a return of sunshine this weekend why not take a drive along the lake to Ollon above Aigle and enjoy over 30 exhibitors at Les Bucoliques. This bi-annual market […]
It feels like spring
Well, we’ve had snow, sunshine and rain and with the time change this weekend it really is beginning to feel like spring. I’m enjoying the flashes of colourful bulbs in […]
Giardina
The highlight of the swiss horticultural calendar has to be the Giardina event held annually in Zurich. Open to the public since Wednesday, it runs until Sunday 19 March at […]
Garden accessories
Occasionally I come across a website that inspires me, Manufactum is one such company. The ethos behind this website is that the products are carefully chosen to reflect the following […]
Winter’s over, where to start?
From weeks of permanent snow and sub-zero temperatures to a week where we all thought spring had arrived the weather has certainly been playing on my mind for a while. […]
Habitat & Jardin
The forthcoming Lausanne home and garden event will be held from 4-12 March at the Expo Beaulieu Lausanne, late night on Thursday until 21:00. This year Jardin Suisse Vaud, the […]
1203 Graines
Wednesday 1 March sees the inauguration of a “Grainotèque” a seed library in the Saint-Jean area of Geneva which will be know as 1203 Graines. The initiative is supported by the ville […]
Time for a real tree
If this is the year for a real christmas tree at your home why not get one that keeps on growing throughout the year. Ecosapin in Cottens have been providing […]
Autumn comes to a gentle close
Wow! What an autumn we’ve enjoyed. The days, although shorter, have been filled with the most wonderful light – the trees have kept their leaves for the longest time and […]
Marché de l’Avent
Guichard Fleurs in Arnex-sur-Nyon has its annual advent market this weekend, opening until 20:00 each evening, including Sunday. Although on a smaller scale than others in the area this nursery […]
Sunday opening for Schilliger
The flagship store in Gland is now open on Sundays until 11 December. Enjoy the beautiful christmas displays and gifts but don’t forget all the regular garden plants, annuals, bulbs, […]