It Ain’t Half Hot Mum
Reading time 8 minutes
I write this post, naked from the waist up, basking in the sun at The Watch House. It’s not a pretty sight, but only […]
Foliage
Plant Profile: Buddleja speciosissima
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I am a sucker for a rare or unusual plant. Give me a packed table at a plant fair and I will spot the […]
Where Have All The Coleus Gone?
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When a plant does well in my garden, I want to grow more of it. As a gardening strategy, this makes perfect sense. […]
The Rhythm of the Jungle
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There were points during February and March when I thought my garden might never regain its former glory. The Beast from the East […]
Reflections on a Busy Week
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What a rollercoaster ride last week was. It began with visits to two very fine private gardens, open by appointment for the National Garden Scheme, […]
Chatsworth Flower Show 2018: The Show Gardens
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Tuesday in Derbyshire dawned grey and dank. I had only packed my Man from Del Monte outfit, so arrived at Chatsworth looking a […]
Whatever the Weather
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The elements just keep on giving this year. In the space of three months we’ve had record cold and record […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2018: The Silent Pool Gin Garden
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I love a G&T, so much so that I have an entire garden named after my favourite drink. Naturally I was very happy […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2018: The Supershoes – Laced With Hope Garden
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I usually draw my Chelsea coverage to a close at the same time the show ends, partly through fatigue, and partly because there […]
Dentists and Indulgences: The Return from Chelsea
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There is nothing quite like a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show to galvanise one into action vis-à-vis one’s own garden. I returned […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2018: The Trailfinders South African Wine Estate
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Same sponsor, different continent …. after a five-year hiatus Trailfinders are back and this time they’ve transported us to South Africa. For eight […]
Open for the National Garden Scheme: Denne Manor Farm
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I’m taking a short break from my Chelsea reporting to bring you news of a superb new garden opening for the National Garden […]