The survivors!
Drought tolerant planting that copes with wet winters too
What to plant with roses + a design workshop + a nature retreat
Hello! The temperature is really climbing here, and after a cool early June we’re heading into the heat now, hitting the 30’s C. Phew, scorchio! It’s been another funny year weatherwise, with a dry early spring that had the bonus of keeping the slugs at bay, and then a very wet May-mid June, which did… Continue reading What to plant with roses + a design workshop + a nature retreat
Hurrah for the naturalisers this spring!
These days, I’m happy with those plants that give me a little less work in the garden! No, I’m not getting lazy, nor am I falling into the camp that sees gardening as just another chore, heavens no! It’s just that I don’t have quite as much pottering time as I used to, what with… Continue reading Hurrah for the naturalisers this spring!
Autumn fruitfulness and an unwelcome visitor…
I find autumn to be a very satisfying season. You quite literally can enjoy the fruits of your labour, or even just enjoy the fruits that you didn’t necessarily labour over! Have you tried Quince? It’s been a great year for quince, a forgotten fruit that is enjoying a bit of a revival. We are… Continue reading Autumn fruitfulness and an unwelcome visitor…
Plants that go the extra mile!
At this time of year I always appreciate those plants that did lovely things in spring or summer – delicate spring blossom or glorious summer flowers for instance – but now give a little bit more into autumn and winter. They’re like the best type of friend, those who go the extra mile for you… Continue reading Plants that go the extra mile!
How to make grape juice in 5 easy steps
It’s been a great year for many fruits, and grapes seem to be no exception. I’m lucky enough to have a grapevine in my garden which I inherited, and it produces sweet red grapes. These are good enough to eat as they are (and the hornets certainly seem to be enjoying them!) but we could… Continue reading How to make grape juice in 5 easy steps
Six plants to beat the summer slump
You know how everything builds up in spring to culminate in extravagant floral exuberance in May and June? By contrast July and August can seem a tad underwhelming in the garden. But a few summer troopers will lift the mood and keep the interest going. Here are six of my favourites to beat that summer… Continue reading Six plants to beat the summer slump
6 winning ideas for shade, from Chelsea Flower Show
I’ve been to Chelsea Flower Show, the most over-the-top but compelling event of the British horticultural scene, twice in my life. The first time was in my early twenties with two school friends, when it seemed like a lot of fuss over plants but great fun. The second time was last week, and this time… Continue reading 6 winning ideas for shade, from Chelsea Flower Show
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