A Nature for Nurturing
The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies. - Gertrude Jekyll
For Vivian Bould, that seed was planted as a young girl growing up in Ireland. It blossomed as a teenager...
A Savannah sanctuary
A serene garden can calm the mind, soothe the spirit and remove us from the stresses of day-to-day life, even if just for a few moments.
English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author Sir Francis Bacon...
Blooming News
The Garden Club of Grand Cayman had a busy year celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2017. But that doesn’t mean they are taking a break in 2018, as members are committed to promoting the...
The Growing Trend of Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are having a major moment right now. With tropical prints and pineapples taking shape in almost anything, this has transpired into real, living jungle-scapes. And with ample inspiration on mood board website...
Going native
The Native Tree Nursery at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is propagating a selection of native species that are ideal for Cayman’s landscape.
A sustainable ethos
In a cliff side corner of Savannah, Coco Bluff Farm gardener Andy McKenzie swings his machete.
Andy harvests and cuts coconuts, mulches leftover husks and tends to more than 200 palms that dot the five-acre...
Herb Gardening for Beginners
If you’re a budding gardener, growing an herb garden is easier than you think and an ideal way to flex your green thumb. Plus, you get the satisfaction of seasoning your culinary creations with...
A garden sanctuary
The old adage that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is certainly true for one couple creating a new garden in Cayman.
Terry Siklenka and his green-fingered wife Maxine have established a lush oasis...
Growing Up
Convenience, esthetics and fresh organic taste all come into play in Nick and Avril Ward’s inventive vertical herb garden.
The garden sports an abundance of fresh herbs, which the Bodden Town couple use daily in...
A whimsical garden retreat
When Kate Allenger and Stuart Knox revamped the backyard of their North Sound Estates home, they transformed it into a cozy, whimsical setting.
It now glows in the nighttime with an array of hanging candles...
The butterfly effect
Fascinated by butterflies from an early age, Joanne Mercille-Ross has created a garden designed to attract Cayman’s fluttering species.
She has dedicated herself to studying and recording the insects, and delights in the numbers which...
The Statue Garden
The space is spiritual, tranquil, functional and is a gathering space for family and friends.
Seven statues surround the amphitheatre in this magnificent garden, all of them overseen by a giant, 2,000-lb Buddha, which was...
Children’s Garden plans take root
Fund-raising has started for a Children’s Garden to be created at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Try a terrarium
Create a mini-greenhouse
for small plants.
Terrariums have entered interior décor style lists in recent times.
Gaining popularity amongst millennials as a way of integrating tiny gardens into small living spaces, terrariums are fast becoming the plant...
Verdant trees so rare
For Giles Smith, working outside amongst the plants has been a lifetime interest.
“I have always loved landscaping, designing, being outside, farming,” he says. “This was a big part of my childhood in Cayman.”
As a...
A gardener’s garden
The quarter-acre garden at Jill Wood's South Sound home is her pride and joy, having started it from scratch around eight years ago.
However, she has gardened since arriving on Grand Cayman more than 30...
Colourful Koi
Multi-hued fish are prized by collectors.
The beauty and serenity of richly coloured koi gliding gracefully through the water have enchanted people for centuries.
These prized fish - exhibited regularly in competitions similar to dog shows...
Greening small spaces
Space-challenged gardeners can still make a green statement with a few creative ideas that make the most of what they have.
Small balconies, patios, decks or even tiny backyards can be all transformed into a...
The healing gardens
The holistic and humanitarian approach to healthcare by heart specialist Dr. Devi Shetty goes beyond the walls of his new hospital in East End.
Top 10 Trees at Camana Bay
Trees around Camana Bay not only provide shade but they have become an attraction to passersby, who are on their way to socialize, shop and work.