Plant of the Month (September) Aster × frikartii ‘Mönch’
One of the best perennials for late-summer colour. Vigorous, clump-forming and loved by pollinators.
Plants
Romantic Fine Art Garden photography
A series of 24 fine art photography “paintings” created from photos recently taken in my garden.
Two Herbaceous Clematis
I have added two varieties of herbaceous clematis to my garden this year, each with distinct characteristics. In this post I record their progress through their first season.
How To Create Low-Key Botanical Photos
Low-key botanical photographs are easier to create than you might think. In this article, I explain how to use your camera and/or photo editor to create such images for yourself.
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.
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.
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.
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.