Low-key botanical photo Gallery 2023
A series of 21 botanical photographs of plants, flowers and foliage from my garden, shot in the ‘low-key’ style.
Blue-Eyed Grass and Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass
These unusual garden perennials are easy to grow and come in a range of sizes and colours. Their quirky botanical details and cheery summer flowers suit them to a range of garden styles.
5 of the Strangest Plants that I have grown
Some plants defy our expectations, having distinctly odd structures or flowers. Here are five fascinating species that I have grown in my garden.
Planting bulbs in baskets
Here’s how (and why) I planted crocus bulbs in aquatic baskets with chicken wire lids.
UPDATES & New Pages
Here are links to three post updates and three new website pages which have been added to Herbidacious, that you (probably) have not seen yet.
Planting Spring bulbs “in the green”
Planting spring bulbs “in-the-green” or as pot-grown plants has many advantages. Here are my thoughts and recent experiments…
My Top Hybrid Hellebores
The hybrid and oriental hellebores are some of the most reliable performers for a shady garden bed. Here are eight varieties that I grow.
Quick and easy trellis Fans
A step-by-step guide for making
this attractive and practical feature
for your fence or wall.
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.