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.
Plants
33 Pink Perennials
Light pink, dark pink, salmon, candy, mauve… Here are 33 of the best pink perennials I have grown in my garden.
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.
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. Part 1 – Early … read more
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
Today (February 18th) was a storm-force gale and the power went down. I took advantage of the situation by popping out (between showers) to … 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… According … read more
Now is the time to cut back hellebores (Dec-Jan)
Late December or early January are good times to cut back the foliage of your hybrid Hellebores. The photo above shows a large clump … read more