Shed green roof in WA – an update

A shed green roof enters it second spring in Ridgefield, Washington State, USA. Originally built in 2016 I was lucky enough to visit during the construction in October of that year. What soil and what plants for a shed green roof in Washington State In the absence of...

A small green roof in Ridgefield WA

A few weeks ago, I just happened to be in Ridgefield WA. I was speaking at the ecoroof summit in Portland. So I took the opportunity to nip over to see a green roof shed in the making. Many of you reading this may not be aware that once a member we provide email...

A double roofed green roofed barn

A double roofed green roofed barn is now gracing a woodland in Essex. Sitting in Norsey Woods near Billericay, the barn is an example of how a small building can be both sustainable and deliver for biodiversity The two roofs have provided two different habitats. In...

Orchids on a Carport green roof

Orchids on green roofs are not as rare as you might think. This green roof Carport in Herefordshire is a case in point. Spotted Orchids have appeared on the roof.  It has also been a hit with the local invertebrates. Just proves  that with a little thought a small...

Urban Food – Montreal

Urban food growing is happening on a small scale green roof in Montreal, Canada.  This was another successful green roof built on a shed using our original e-guide. When we first launched the guide back in 2010  Oliver spent a couple of months emailing us about his...

A Coast Green Roof

The Coast green roof sits perched above the bay at Sennen, Cornwall. The first and last green roof in England being only a couple of miles from Lands End. A Coast Green Roof needs Coastal wildflowers The roof is a true coast roof, which makes it perfect to celebrate...
small green roof on wendy house
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