An Englishman's Garden Adventures
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.
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.
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.
Light pink, dark pink, salmon, candy, mauve… Here are 33 of the best pink perennials I have grown in my garden.
A series of eighteen botanical photographs of plants, flowers and foliage from my garden, shot in the ‘low-key’ style.
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.
Step by step guide to dividing lily turf (liriope muscari) to create new plants.
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
Take a look at how I am using White Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum ‘Alberto castillo’) to extend the perennial container season.
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
This wonderful perennial is a British Native, naturally charming and easy-going. Info and cultivation tips.(Photos from my garden)
