The Fragrant Garden

The Fragrant Garden

From the delicate perfume of roses to the heady exoticism of jasmine, having a few sweet smelling flowers in your garden can really lift the spirits. It’s a good idea to put fragrant plants near seating areas or paths so you can appreciate them as you walk by or over...
Garden Talk: Top 10 groundcover plants

Garden Talk: Top 10 groundcover plants

Great for carpeting bare ground, preventing weeds and defining the front of a border, groundcover plants are a must-have in the garden. Here are my top 10, grown for… Foliage Asarum europaeum (Wild ginger) For a lush contemporary look this is unbeatable, with glossy...
Garden Talk: In praise of snowdrops

Garden Talk: In praise of snowdrops

There’s something magical about snowdrops with their dainty white heads appearing in dreary mid winter, giving us a reason to be cheerful. The most common variety, Galanthus nivalis – roughly translated as ‘milk white flower ’ has a single flower and green v-...
Garden Talk: Your January to do list

Garden Talk: Your January to do list

Giving the garden a tidy up, on a nice bright day, is a good way to start the year. Even in mid winter there’s plenty to do from pruning to planting – and any work put in now will pay off when the busier spring season arrives. Prune: Prune tatty looking perennials...
The Gardener’s Tool Kit 

The Gardener’s Tool Kit 

Having the right tools really can turn gardening from a chore to a pleasure. So if you fancy putting something gardening-related on your New Year wish-list or are thinking of buying a present for a green-fingered friend, take your pick from these “must have” tools....