A pastel planting scheme for misty autumn days
Planting ideas for an autumn garden using soft pastel shades and silver foliage. Guaranteed to shine on even the dullest day.
SELF-SOWN PLANTS #3More examples
In the third post in this series, I share some fascinating stories of how different plants have contributed to my garden through self-sowing.
Self-Sown Plants #2
Making the most of Genetic Variation
In this post I look at the kinds of variation that can occur when garden plants self-seed, and show how an understanding of these processes can be put to use, enhancing your gardening pleasure.
Self-Sown Plants #1 The Joys and Pains of spontaneous seedlings
Allowing garden plants to self-seed can add a whole new level of interest to your garden. Here are the best and worst self-seeders in my garden.
DIY Timber fence Panels with a Modern Design
Here’s a guide to how I built my own long-lasting, modern styled, timber fence on a budget. Hopefully you will find some inspiration and useful DIY tips.
33 Pink Perennials
Light pink, dark pink, salmon, candy, mauve… Here are 33 of the best pink perennials I have grown in my garden.
Low key botanical photography (gallery)
A series of eighteen botanical photographs of plants, flowers and foliage from my garden, shot in the ‘low-key’ style.
The New Pond Garden
Part 2 – Late Summer
In the second part of this photo review I focus on the late-summer planting in my mediterranean-style raised-bed garden; Hopefully, you will find some ideas to inspire your own garden design.
How to divide Lily Turf
Step by step guide to dividing lily turf (liriope muscari) to create new plants.
The New Pond Garden Part 1 – Early Summer
A photo showcase of my recently redesigned mediterranean-inspired raised-bed garden; Packed with planting ideas to inspire your own gardening adventures. Part 1 – Early … read more
White Starflower in containers
Take a look at how I am using White Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum ‘Alberto castillo’) to extend the perennial container season.
February in the Woodland Garden
Today (February 18th) was a storm-force gale and the power went down. I took advantage of the situation by popping out (between showers) to … read more