Crevice Gardening ......in defence of rock.....

[Maggi Young]

New from Kenton J. Seth - https://kentonjseth.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-flame-in-tinderbox-crevice-gardens-in.html?fbclid=IwAR1dxPfeT1VaeOTD8-36UXfihUFwa_DSmIjlJB0yAII2dvfTutSIu0SSsJU
- includes further links of interest.'

Kenton Seth and Paul Spriggs have finished writing their  book on crevice  gardens - all that is needed now  is  a  publisher.

[Maggi Young]

And anyone may book for this event : https://www.nargs.org/nargs-rocks-crevices-gardening-vertically-and-horizontally-virtual-study-day




https://kentonjseth.blogspot.com/2021/01/is-this-first-crevice-garden.html

[Maggi Young]

Crevice  Garden built in British Columbia for  Dr  Hans Roemer by  Paul Spriggs

From Paul Spriggs (who has just  written a book with Kenton J. Seth about  Crevice  Gardening -which is eagerly awaited).-


"Today we built a small crevice garden for my rock gardening mentor Dr. Hans Roemer. Ive learned so much from him over the past 22 years, its the least I could do..."


"Its hard to tell but the water  container filled to the top with water in this picture. it is quite deep.and intended to hold fish.  .....  ...i know what youre thinking... 'how is that square form 'natural'?... well I personally would have used a kidney shaped tub, but this was the shape that Hans wanted. I personally have a 'no straight lines' policy in my designs as they rarely occur in nature. the edges will be softened and hidden by planting soon. "

[Maggi Young]

It's great to see Paul do this for Dr Roemer - a man held by many of us in high regard.

More from Paul Spriggs on this garden for  Dr Roemer....
"Today we built a small crevice garden for my rock gardening mentor Dr. Hans Roemer. Ive learned so much from him over the past 22 years, its the least I could do..."


Hans Roemer and Reilly Tatrow









Paul asks that this is shared ....
"please do (share)  in the name of educating people on how to do it right! 2 basic concepts that are often ignored... height and drama!"



Article  in IRG from Hans Roemer:  https://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2010Oct071286446410IRGApril_.pdf   

A Conversation with Hans Roemer:   https://ecoreserves.bc.ca/2012/03/15/a-conversation-with-hans-roemer/     

[Maggi Young]

Kenton Seth (USA) and Paul Spriggs(Canada) have written their long-anticipated book on crevice gardening published by the excellent Filbert Press, entitled 'The Crevice Garden - how to  make the  perfect home  for  plants from rocky places'  and the book is open for pre-ordering - see the  link below - for  only £23.25.

https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-crevice-garden-how-to-make-the-perfect-home-for-plants-from-rocky-places/9781739903909



Publisher
Filbert Press
Publishing Date
21 April 2022
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1739903900
    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1739903909

From the little I have seen of the book so far, I am very excited to get it into my hot little hands!

Many of you will already know of the  talents and skills  of these two remarkable men - the number of terrific garden builds they have been a part of, both individually and together, is growing all the time, and this book gives some of the  clearest information on the subject available anywhere. Kenton and Paul have learned from the best, and are well-equipped to pass on their experience to others in this book.

[Matt T]

This book will be a game-changer! Can’t wait to see it.

[Maggi Young]

A short video about Paul Spriggs and his approach to rock gardens ....

[Leucogenes]

...and another tip for all those who receive Canadian TV (Vision TV) programming... the complete episode (30 minutes) will be broadcast tonight. 6pm pacific time. 🤘

[Maggi Young]

I cannot remember if I posted this before or not - no matter, it bears repeating - Bobby Ward introduces a super talk by Paul Spriggs :


( There are adverts, but not a real problem!)

[Maggi Young]

Rocking all over the world with rock gardens, flowers surviving snow then sunshine  plus a book review of 'The Crevice Garden' in #BulbLog
https://www.srgc.net/documents/bulb%20logs/220413104237BULB%20LOG%201522.pdf



Latest Bulb Log includes review of great new book by Seth and Spriggs 'The Crevice Garden ' - a must for all lovers of rock plants, regardless of their ambition to have a crevice garden!! Available to Alpine Garden Society members at discount, too!




The Crevice Garden ISBN: 9781739903909 by Kenton Seth and Paul Spriggs,  subtitled  “How to make a perfect home for plants from rocky places”,  published later in  April 2022 by Filbert Press, priced at £25.

[Mike Ireland]

Ann & Bob Armstrong of Woodlands Garden are becoming more & more interested in alpines.  They have over the winter created a crevice bed outside the conservatory. Photos of the bare crevice bed & with plants positioned ready to be planted(squeezed in place).