Hedgerows: Magic on the Fringes
I feel like we’ve all seen the iconic fairytale image of a hedgerow. A dark thicket of brambles; spooky leafless trees. With the viewer surprising…
Welcome to The Coppice: Introducing Hedgecraft Willow
Virens Studio is expanding our landscape and planting design business! We’re shifting from talking about the ecological benefits of coppicing shrubs, to actually doing it….
The Astonishing Story of Luther Burbank & His Himalayan Giant (Blackberry)
As do many of you, I’m sure, we have a Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) problem. Yes, they may offer up delicious dark berries at the…
How to Build a Dead Hedge: What’s Old is New Again
I have to admit, the life of a medieval woodsman appeals to me. Enjoying a cup of tea brewed fire-side, after a long but rewarding…
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