Early March in the White Garden
In the damp, grey days of February and March, I have had plenty of brightness outside my kitchen door.
Tapestries
Fairy Gardens Growing on My Green Roof
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, up on the roof of my Workshop where I have a well established Green Roof. The …
Creating a Planting Plan — The Design Process
A good coherent planting plan arises out of careful considerations that take into account multiple factors In my last post (The New Pond Garden Planting) I showcased the shrubs and perennials that I have just finished planting in the refurbished …
the New Pond Garden Planting
This is a new part of my garden which has replaced the vegetable beds that used to be here with something more ornamental. The four L-shaped raised beds that frame my pond have been recently upgraded (see previous post: ‘Renovating …
Shady corner bed planting
This little bed is about 8ft wide and 5ft deep. It sits below a window next to my desk at the front of our house. It is nestled between the porch (to the right) and the neighbour’s house (to the …
20 tried and tested plants for a green roof
Extending the Season with Autumn Whites
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. Not only do they pick up the low sun so well, but in twilight or by …
Spring bulbs in pots
I chose these bulbs for their fairly monochrome hues which suit the colour scheme of our house. The narcissi are small, scented, delicate flowered varieties. I had hoped to display the black and white tulips at the same time, but …
Spring arrives in the woodland garden…
The snowdrops have been showing for more than a week, but today – (Feb 17th) – the watery sunshine is making the air throb… The fine bunched fingers of snowdrop foliage, lush blue-green, chime with the hellebores’ apple-blossom-blushes. Evergreen fronds …