An Englishman's Garden Adventures
The final instalment of my Garden Diary for 2024, documenting the changes in the garden, along with tasks and projects I undertook. And, of course, plenty of beautiful flower and insect photography.
Overview of a project I completed earlier this year, showing how good design and planning transformed this challenging space into a perfect ‘room outside’.
A sophisticated yet often overlooked Mediterranean shrub, the Chaste tree, or Vitex bush, adds a touch of late-summer elegance to the autumn garden.
July to September — the garden is at its peak, busy with growth and buzzing with pollinators. In this article you can share in the best plants, wildlife, problems and projects that occupied me through the late summer.
Espaliers and fan-trained shrubs and trees can create striking features in the garden, while making good use of vertical space. Here are nine beautiful examples of fruit trees and ornamental shrubs I have trained in this way, along with further suggestions. Includes a brief guide to selecting, training and pruning.
Heaps of ideas for integrating pots and container-grown plants into the garden. I’ll share examples of my success with dozens of plant and pot combinations, practical tips and design pointers for creating a more beautiful garden.
Every garden is a ‘microcosmos’ of insect and plant life that we all too easily overlook.
In this article I share 30+ close-up photos that showcase the magical world of the miniature, along with tips for taking better garden photos.
The second installment of the Spring Garden Diary covers April to June, highlighting the garden’s vibrant growth. Key activities included mowing, pruning, planting, and DIY projects. Each month features notable plants and maintenance tasks, culminating in a beautifully maintained and flourishing summer garden.
Here are five beautiful miniature ferns (10-30cm tall) that I grow in my garden. Each is delightfully delicate, yet surprisingly tough. They are all easy to grow given the right location and conditions.
The summer garden is waking up. Let’s take a look at what is stirring and the promises of warmer days ahead.
How to successfully grow select Alpine plants in typical garden borders. Learn how I have integrated some of the tougher species into my garden. Includes cultivation tips, flowering times, and design ideas.
Modern roses are low-maintenance floral power-houses, which can contribute so much to the garden. Here’s my experience with twelve beautiful varieties, including shrub roses, patio roses, ramblers and climbers.