Planting new shrubs in winter
Autumn and winter are perfect times to plant or move dormant shrubs. They look unpromising for now but come summer, I'll be glad I made the effort.
High impact houseplants
My favourite houseplants for high impact - trailing from shelves or with huge shiny leaves, or with colourful flowers and patterned leaves.
Frost, sparkle and shine
A heavy frost on Friday morning has shown the garden off in sparkle and shine. This week I admire some iced plants and protect my bananas in the nick of time.
Salvia, pond plants and a cuddly cotoneaster
A neon purple Salvia, a plucky pond plant and a cuddly cotoneaster are showing off this week. I'm also featuring a very early narcissus and a cornus ablaze with late red and orange.
Garden tinkering – Six on Saturday
I've been letting loose with secateurs this week, buying conifers and dreaming of loganberry jam.
Hunkering down for winter – Six on Saturday
Garden tasks don't stop winter approaches. This week I protect alpines, consider how to protect bananas and prepare for tulip planting.
Winter under glass – Six on Saturday
Inclement weather approaches but here are some lucky plants getting ready to spend the winter under glass.
More autumn treasures
This week I'm featuring two autumn-flowering rock garden plants, a fabulous Crimson Glory Vine and a dahlia so bright you'll need shades.
Autumn garden still with plenty to give
Shorter days and chiller nights have set in but there are still flowers to be found in my garden and buds forming on some that'll flower over winter.