Pond plants, passionflowers and pineapple lilies
The plants in this week's diary are linked by the letter P. Pond plants, potatoes, passionflowers, pineapples, and pelargoniums.
Snowdrop prep and summer colour
The garden in July is full of bright colours but I've also spent time this week prepping my snowdrops for white winter joy.
Tropical treats
Exotic planting schemes bring a holiday vibe to the UK garden. Here I share a new border planted up to show off plants with big personalities and carnival colours.
A mixed trug of fruit and flowers
It's July and there are raspberries to be picked, bunches of sweet peas and flowers in greenhouse, pond and meadow.
Stars of the Rock Garden – Six on Saturday
The rock garden is really starting to fill out and there are more stars vying for attention than a Hollywood award ceremony. These six are top of the bill this week.
How to create a wildflower meadow in your garden
Using a "low mow" technique I have created a wildflower meadow full of wildflowers including a first precious orchid. A month by month guide shows how. I also describe the use of annual seed mixes and also the beauty of wildflower meadows in nature.
How to water a garden without a hosepipe
Do you know how best to water a garden. Ditching the hosepipe can save water, save time and still give you healthy plants so you needn't fear a hosepipe ban.
Wild orchids at the Aston Clinton Ragpits
Wild orchids thrive in a chalk soil nature reservce called the Ragpits at Aston Clinton. I visited this week to see four types of orchid and huge Roman snails.
June flowers – Six on Saturday
It's June and flowers I've been waiting for with anticipation have started flowering in the borders, alpine troughs and pond.