The garden ablaze – 6 plants for late summer colour
Sunny days and mellow sunshine highlight the flowers of late summer that save the best to last. Here are some of my favourites for late summer colour.
Six superb Greenhouse Plants
This week I'm featuring six greenhouse plants after a thorough greenhouse rearrangement. Few garden tasks are more pleasurable than having a good old greenhouse tidy-up. Firstly, you're under cover if the weather is a bit cool or breezy. Secondly, you have fun making new displays, showcasing the greenhouse plants that [...]
Persephone is heading to Hades – 6 plants from the Greek myths
Many plants have connections to ancient greek gods and goddesses. Here are 6 plants looking great in my garden with links to the greek myths.
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
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.