An Englishman's Garden Adventures
Designing a planting scheme on a foliage-first basis is a sure-fire way to a classy garden. In this post I will show you how … read more
Libertia grandiflora (Syn. Libertia chilensis) is, I believe, a little-known and undervalued plant which has some great design potential given the right situation: Evergreen, architectural, easy care, free-flowering… what’s not to like?
#1 Salvia nemorosa May Night #2 Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Flowering stems of Salvia Caradonna, backlit by the evening sun, take on a magisterial dark-purple … read more
#rockgarden #mediterraneangarden #drygarden #gravelgarden #pastelshades Here are four less common perennials currently in flower in my new Pond Garden. They are highly floriferous, easy-care … read more
⇧ I’m not sure of the variety name of this double white oriental hellebore, but it is one of my favourites and has flowered … read more
There are many species of Dog’s Tooth Violets (Erythroniums) which make fantastic garden plants for dappled shade and woodland settings. Here are three species that I grow successfully.
(silently beckoning)”Come see me as I am” The rain has just stopped. The Earth is singing: Motionless vibrations. Paper goblets reach for the heavens. … read more
In the damp, grey days of February and March, I have had plenty of brightness outside my kitchen door.
A bud of Water Lily (Nymphaea) Gonnère pushing up through the spiky leaves of Water Soldiers (Stratiotes aloides) Photos taken 22nd June 2019
Alpine plants weave togethercreating miniature landscapes fit for fairy-folk Mid May This series of photos was taken at dusk between May and July 2019, … read more
A good coherent planting plan arises out of careful considerations that take into account multiple factors In my last post (The New Pond Garden … read more
This is a new part of my garden which has replaced the vegetable beds that used to be here with something more ornamental. The … read more