Get their look: Cottage garden in the sky

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Today’s Get their look subject is a located in downtown Vancouver, so it gets the gamut of weather conditions; from long, hot summer days to hail and snow during those sub-zero Western Canadian winters.

Stanley Luk, his husband and their cat, Yoda have lived in their condo since the end of 2019.

Stanley has referred to the space as his cottage garden in the sky and Crayola box on the roof. The condo is multi-level and has both an upper and a lower balcony – about 45 square metres in total. Obviously, there’s no soil up there, so everything has to be grown in pots, troughs and raised beds.

Stanley is a professional plantsman and has designed the roof terrace to be in flower all the year round. His huge collection of stunning orchids, which are kept under cover in greenhouses, flower throughout the winter and spring. He has hellebores in February, anemones and crocuses in March, tulips and ranunculus in April, sweet peas in June & July, dahlias and pineapple lilies in August. In addition, there are masses of poppies, roses, alliums, clematis, nasturtiums and lilies – all taking their turns to shine.

It’s not just flowers – the vegetable garden contains courgettes, peas, brassicas, tomatoes and peppers. Making use of available height as well as the width, he’s cultivated a vertical wall of strawberries.

As if that wasn’t enough, he’s still found the space to fit a barbecue, 6-seater dining table & chairs, massive parasol and a couple of sun loungers!

To say I feel in awe of all he’s achieved in this challenging space would be an understatement!

Get their look

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Tulip bulb collections
Tulip bulb collections
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
Aluminium sun lounger
Aluminium sun lounger
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Hanging planters
Hanging planters
Tulip bulb collections
Tulip bulb collections
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
Aluminium sun lounger
Aluminium sun lounger
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Hanging planters
Hanging planters
Tulip bulb collections
Tulip bulb collections
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
6-seater table with parasol and chairs
Aluminium sun lounger
Aluminium sun lounger
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Plastic walk-in greenhouse
Hanging planters
Hanging planters

Get their look: Urban roof terrace

Urban roof terracecredit

We love living the quiet life, but every so often we both get a yearning for big city living again. This urban roof terrace is just the kind of outdoor space that many city-dwellers would love; a huge sky and activity all around.

It’s very open indeed, so perhaps not everyone’s favoured option – probably not the best place for a spot of sunbathing in the nude! The clear glass barriers are primarily built for safety rather than privacy. The view is one of the terrace’s great attractions, however – you’d have the feeling of hovering in mid-air – so probably wise not to block it out.

Astroturf is the perfect floor covering, it stands up to the elements, is non-slip, soft underfoot and really gives the illusion of a well-manicured lawn. It looks like a lovely place for a relaxed, al fresco gathering of friends and family.

  1. 1000mm2 toughened clear glass balustrade panels
  2. Matthew Hilton Eos outdoor furniture range for Case
  3. MAUI deckchair slings
  4. John Lewis deckchair frame, FSC-certified (eucalyptus)
  5. 4 Nova champagne glasses
  6. Stainless steel ice bucket / wine/champagne cooler
  7. Marlow medium density artificial grass

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