Preparing For The Withering Winter Effects
This year has really gone very fast – it is unbelievable that we are in the latter months and the festive season will be upon us very very soon. ARead More…
Secrets Of Eye Catching Village Garden
I was out and about recently in a very pretty village. I hadn’t been there for some years so the cottages and houses seemed a lot smarter and some oRead More…
Container Dahlias – A Moveable Feast Of Colour
I have had to rearrange the design of my garden several times over the years. The need to have taller stuff at the back of the borders became more nRead More…
Open Season For The Very Best Gardens
This is the time of year for the best of the local village gardens to open to the public. It’s a scheme that supports the best ‘caring’ charities. Read More…
Winter Watch All Wrapped Up
When spring is approaching we find the evenings stay lighter day by day. It’s a gradual process. But when winter approaches, after our gloriouRead More…
Winter Floral Shows Thin On The Ground
It’s interesting watching a professional gardener doing the autumnal clear out. At one time my father’s gardener would clear all the borders of everRead More…
High Beam Security Lights For Lifting The Gloom
I was looking after my neighbour’s dog recently and it occured to me during the evening walkies that it gets dark very quickly now and as I have not hRead More…
Blue Clockvine & Orange Campsis Fill Spaces Quickly
I was out in Cyprus a few months ago and had the added joy of meandering around a really fascinating garden. The climate there is very hot and dry mRead More…
Local Village Garden Delights Always Inspire
I have had connections with a small village near me for many years, by having moved there from a big town. I had hoped to find the sort of gorgeous Read More…
Emergency Car Stop Brings Gardens Info Focus
I remember years ago, driving to the east of England for a camping holiday. The car – a tiny 1970s mini, was bulging with every bit of kit we owneRead More…