An Englishman's Garden Adventures
The green roof is ten years old, and the planting has matured into a fascinating naturalistic plant community. Any garden, as it matures, contains … read more
In this post I look at the amazing design potential of this wonderful perennial which has a very long season of interest from January … read more
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
#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
In the damp, grey days of February and March, I have had plenty of brightness outside my kitchen door.
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
This little bed is about 8ft wide and 5ft deep. It sits below a window next to my desk at the front of our … read more
There is something particularly classy about white flowers when they grow in isolation from other colours, especially when set off by evergreens and foliage plants. … read more
I chose these bulbs for their fairly monochrome hues which suit the colour scheme of our house. The narcissi are small, scented, delicate flowered … read more
