Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
throughout the year
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
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites)
Four Artemisia varieties for Silver planting schemes
Artemisia abrotanum (top-left) Artemisia alba ‘Canescens’ (top-right) Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ (bottom-left) Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ (bottom-right) The Wormwood family (Artemisia species) include some very … read more
Fairy Thimble Bellflower
This pretty little alpine plant is Campanula cochlearifolia ‘Elizabeth Oliver’ also known as Fairy thimble bellflower, which is at its peak right now in … read more
White Lavandin Lavandula × intermedia ‘Edelweiss’
White Lavandin ‘Edelweiss’ is a beautiful summer flowering shrub that provides a long season of fragrant blooms later in the year than most lavenders. … read more
Macro Flower Photography
During lockdown, I’ve been learning how to use my camera (a Nikon D3300) to improve my garden photography, particularly how to use aperture priority … read more
REVIEW: Avon Bulbs – mail order nursery
△ Photo of the team at Avon Bulbs courtesy of Neil Hepworth At the beginning of lockdown, with all the local garden centres and … read more
WoodShed Renovation
△ My woodshed, before and after renovation Pages in this post Page #1: Structural Repair ► Page #2: CladdingPage #3: Renovating the roofPage #4: … read more
Wildflowers make the most of lockdown
Ox-Eye Daisyis just one among many common wild species that has flowered in lockdown, unimpeded by the council mowers this year. During the Coronavirus … read more
Incredible buds of Agapanthus africanus
One of the joys of garden photography is that it makes you look more carefully, not only when seeking out a good shot, but … read more
Aquilegia ‘Blue Star’
Aquilegia ‘Blue Star’ 18in (45cm) 14in (35cm) mauve / blue / white May-June Sun / Part-Shade This Aquilegia is one of the prettiest and … read more
Give Green a Chance The importance of foliage in planting design
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