Welcome to Getting Dirty. At least once a week, we publish articles exploring everything from simple explanations of plant and soil science; through design concepts such as composition and colour theory; to profiles of plants and construction materials.
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Why Get Dirty?
An introduction to the philosophy of Getting Dirty: why it is important to dig deeper into issues in gardening and garden design.