An Englishman's Garden Adventures
Some plants defy our expectations, having distinctly odd structures or flowers. Here are five fascinating species that I have grown in my garden.
In the third post in this series, I share some fascinating stories of how different plants have contributed to my garden through self-sowing.
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.
Watery sunshine lights up the garden at the start of the new year. On this mild midwinter’s day I find a few errant blooms, … read more
Dew-jewelled gossamer frames Hosta “Praying Hands” The spooks have been out over night. Hundreds of tiny garden denizens worked unseen through the night. As … read more
Oh look!There is dew in the grass…All glittering in the morning sun… But you have to get down on your hands and knees to … read more
Brick Tuft Hypholoma sublateritium (I think!), growing from the edge of the oak board veg beds. The appearance of fungi in the garden is always surprising. … read more
Pallant House Restaurant Courtyard, Chichester I spotted these weird sculptures through a gate of Pallant House courtyard in Chichester. It seems to be a variation … read more
