An Englishman's Garden Adventures
In this photo-essay, I’ll walk you through this wonderful mediaeval woodland (currently managed by the National Trust) sharing my thoughts about the landscape, flora and fungi as we go. Lots of beautiful detailed photos, organised in themed galleries.
Ox-Eye Daisyis just one among many common wild species that has flowered in lockdown, unimpeded by the council mowers this … read more
While walking in the South Downs National Park this weekend I came across a meadow with several wild-flower species. None … read more
Kingley Vale is the site of one of the most impressive natural yew woods in Europe. This national nature reserve … read more
On the country drive I take to and from work there is a long straight section of hedge with a … read more
My drive to work takes me along a narrow winding country road and over a little hump back bridge which … read more
Pallant House Restaurant Courtyard, Chichester I spotted these weird sculptures through a gate of Pallant House courtyard in Chichester. It seems … read more
Edwardian Gardening GeniusThe walled gardens at West Dean contain some of the finest examples of fruit training in the British … read more
This May bank holiday I went to East Sussex – the county I grew up in – and to my … read more
Out and About in Sussex, England: musings on creative pruning Most of the hedging in my garden is in the … read more
