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.
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
British winters are notoriously long, grey, wet and mild, and seem to go on for ever. Here in the south of the country, the … read more
Dianthus Deltoides ‘Flashing Light’
This wonderful perennial is a British Native, naturally charming and easy-going. Info and cultivation tips.(Photos from my garden)
Ten Tips for a pollinator-friendly Garden
Having the right kinds of plants in the right kinds of place at the right time of year can increase the pollinators visiting your … read more
The Best Plants for Pollinators
The wildlife-friendly garden: Which are the best plants for attracting bees, butterflies and hover flies? Here’s what I learned from my own garden…
Garden Invertebrates Gallery
A photographic review of the butterflies, bees and other bugs that visit my garden. One mark of a healthy garden is the diversity of … read more
The White Garden 2021 Review pt2 The Shade Beds
The White Garden | January 2021 12 months of interest The beds immediately along the back of our house form part of the White … read more