We need your help to bring you these interviews with such fascinating, passionate, informative, entertaining people from all over the world.
Have you ever wondered how all those Beautiful Gardens & Landscapes you see on television, in magazines or you visit were created? We interview the garden owners, the designers, the builders and the maintainers, it's fun, informative, interesting
and entertaining.
There is a Growing Trend towards more self sufficient gardens such as this one below.
We've added a few here, for you to see - we designed & built many of these over the past few years, it takes time to learn these skills - A result of
Teamwork, between the Client , the Designer, Builder & Maintainer.
The Designer:
The skilled Builder:
The Maintainer:
The Client:
Created by dedicated folks with a passion for Gardens Landscapes.
How Fascinating! This would take hours to create, we found this in Alkmaar, Holland, it was a flower competition, the family built this in their garden!
Educational from the Farmer. Weston Red barn Farm, has an amazing 15,000 school kids visit each year to see how a turn of the century farm really was, it's fun, friendly, interesting and educational.
Talented, with an attention to Detail, many homeowners make time to develop their ideas, with a designer then find time to really enjoy what they have achieved. Here a substantial Pergola
is constructed of brick, along with a traditional water well, which you come across as you stroll around this large garden.
All find a sense of
Relaxation,
Enjoyment and
Pride in their achievements.
Ann & Chris seek out these amazing folks, all over the world, we chat about
How they started their project,
How much time they spend,
How much enjoyment they obtain from their hobby or vocation.
It's really interesting to hear, informative, entertaining, often amusing.
Listen here
You will gain a totally different perspective about why so many really busy folks find so much relaxation, enjoyment and pleasure from their own special connection with nature.
"The commitment & sheer hard work required to achieve career success nowadays takes a heavy toll on our lifestyles. All of us need to counterbalance a busy working schedule with the right level of relaxation.
For centuries gardens have been places of retreat and contemplation where our minds, detached from everyday problems, can resolve conflicts and plan confidently for the future.
A rare moment of peace in the perfect haven of a garden brings us renewed harmony with nature"
Have you taken a healthy stroll in a Park or Garden today?
Research is now emerging that suggests that digging in the soil is actually beneficial, as the microbes found in real soil are the very ones that help us feel good.
The Japanese have even a word for a walk in a wood it's called 'Shinrin-Yoku’ - Forest Bathing
They have discovered that trees give off scents that actually have a calming effect on us.
Growing Trends, explores all these fascinating topics, talks to experts, interviews homeowners all over the globe, bringing knowledge, experience, fun, anecdotes and a new connection.
We do need your help, to enable us to continue..
*** $5 will place you on a Contributors Roll on our Web site www.grotrends.com, and we will send you a big thank you, together with a schedule for Growing Trends.
*** $10 We will read your name out loud on a show, in addition to adding you to our Contributors Roll on the web site, sending you a big thank you, together with a schedule for Growing
Trends
*** $50 A personal thank you from Ann & Chris on a show, in addition we will add you to our Sponsors page, with a regular update sent to you with our program schedule.
*** $150 Ann & Chris will interview you or a friend you designate on the show, adding you to our Sponsors page, and sending you a regular program schedule update.
We really need your help, just a small donation will make all the difference. Ann & Chris really hope you enjoy the shows and invite you to listen to everyone. We would also love to hear any suggestions, ideas or requests.
Visit our Growing Trends Blog or our website
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Thank you for taking the time to read our request, we hope that you are able to listen to a show, that you like our rather unique programming enough to make a donation..
Ann & Chris.
