An Englishman's Garden Adventures
‘The Trundle’ is a locally famous hill 3 miles north of Chichester just outside the Goodwood racecourse. It is the site of an iron … read more
A partial view to the landscape beyond is tantalising and greatly adds to the character of the garden, but you can have too much … read more
Growing gooseberries as standards provides an opportunity to bring formal design features into the vegetable garden. It’s also a very practical method for growing this … read more
To grow potatoes you need to buy seed potatoes which are guaranteed virus free, rather than use old potatoes from your fridge or left over … read more
From time to time visitors to my garden ask in a puzzled way why I have logs in my ‘flower beds’ . I assume … read more
Xeriscape planting in 10cm substrate?Green-Roof planting is still in the experimental stages. What will work and what will fail? THe First Five Guinea Pigs … read more
A Well Designed GlasshouseJudicious use of brick and timber has created a greenhouse with a timeless quality and solidity. Why choose a lean-to style? … read more
This time of year can be a low point for garden vegetables: the winter stores are used up and early spring planting yet to … read more
Spring is finally underway in the woodland garden after the longest and coldest winter for thirty years, but you have to get down on … read more
