The word ‘Internationalization’ is often abbreviated to ‘i18n’, a widely used abbreviation derived from the fact that there are 18 letters between the ‘i’ and the ‘n’.
Source: https://www.w3.org/mission/internationalization/#what
I absolutely love our gardens! not just the ones I create, tweak, or throw my two cents into, but British gardens in general have a certain charm for me.
Alright, I might be a bit biased, seeing as I’m British myself, and my subconscious is naturally drawn to our style. But come on, those planters, the cottages, the always-comfy chairs or benches—what’s not to love?
That said, like with anything in life, you can’t be closed off. There’s no right or wrong, no “this one’s better than that one.”
What matters is that it works for you. Dry or lush, wood or concrete, full of veg or packed with ornamental flowers….it’s your space, it’s got to feel right for you.
And mixing cultures into gardens? That’s very British, isn’t it? Our culture is already a melting pot of influences from all over the world, so why not let that reflect in our gardens too?
Take Japanese gardens, for example. They’re all about balance and tranquillity. The way everything is arranged, the wabi-sabi philosophy….finding beauty in imperfection! it all just works, and you don’t even need a big space.
Then you’ve got Mediterranean gardens…those vibrant flowers, terracotta pots, that perfect blend of colours. Every time I see one, I feel like I’m on holiday!
And the best part? A lot of Mediterranean plants actually do well in the British climate. So go on, take advantage of that!
Now, what about that simple but effortlessly stylish garden style? You like it? Of course you do, who doesn’t? That’s the Scandinavian or Nordic-style garden: full of natural elements, wooden fences, wooden benches, and the lighting… The lighting is everything! It transforms a space like nothing else.
Ever thought of mixing all of these styles together? You don’t need to overhaul your whole garden, but adding little touches from different cultures can make it feel extra special (and very international…). Imagine a Japanese-style water feature, Mediterranean herbs, and those dreamy Scandi fairy lights.
Who’s up for it? I’d love to take on a project like that!
Meanwhile, I’m adding a little Japanese touch with some Scandi lighting (fairy lights, of course) to my own garden! I’ll show you how it turns out!
Been meaning to switch things up a bit and make my cosy garden even cosier!
