We love to grow perennials in our garden borders. For me they are often the unsung heroes of the garden - coming back year after year, giving bigger and better displays each time. They might not always be as showy...
It’s tricky to pick a favourite plant in the garden, there are so many I love. Different plants conjure up different feelings and memories and, for me, Agapanthus shouts long, sunny summer days and warm evening sat on the patio...
I was standing in the garden a couple of weeks ago, watching the dogs run about like mad things and I happened to find myself in a little sun-trap. For the first time in a little while the warmth of...
Here we are again in January, Happy New Year to you all. I have no idea where the time goes! As I sit here, on a rather grey January day, and gaze out into the garden, I do long for...
After what feels like months of never-ending rain (I might be being a little dramatic there) as soon as the sun comes out I’m itching to get outside, soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy its gentle warmth. So top...
First and foremost – Happy New Year to you all. We hope you all had a lovely festive break with family and friends. If you’re anything like us, you’ll all be chomping at the bit now to get out and...
It doesn’t matter how many times I check the date, I cannot believe it’s the second week of November already and my daily stroll around the garden doesn’t look like November either! We always like to have a wander round...
As I write it’s raining cats and dogs here….and that got me thinking about the Winter Garden. The first frosts have already arrived in not so sunny Northamptonshire and the summer planters have had their day. It’s all starting to...
As Summer draws to a close it's time for us to turn our attention to Autumn. After the stresses of a scorching hot Summer, and to get ready for whatever winter can throw at us, your garden will need some...
