A Walk On The Wild Side
Reading time 4 minutes
Is there any day quite as awkward as a substitute Bank Holiday? Although these rare days ought to feel like a gift, there’s something […]
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Your Garden In October
Reading time 35 minutes
October can be glorious or ghastly, depending on how the weather gods are feeling. I recall travelling to Delhi in October 2011 and the […]
Your Garden In August
Reading time 34 minutes
August is a watershed month, a moment when our gardens reach their peak volume and visual strength before evaporating into the soft airiness of autumn. The name of the game is prolonging the summer display for as long as possible.
Your Garden In July
Reading time 32 minutes
With July comes the start of summer proper. All hints of spring are now banished, replaced by stronger, brighter colours and a sense of established luxuriance. Savour the moment and prepare for the busy months that lie ahead.
Waddesdon Manor – The Rothschild’s Fairytale Castle
Reading time 18 minutes
At one time the Rothschilds owned so many houses in Buckinghamshire that it was cheekily referred to as ‘Rothschildshire’. Waddesdon was the jewel in the family’s crown.
The Frustrated Gardener Celebrates 10 Happy Years
Reading time 7 minutes
When I composed my first short post on June 6th 2012, little did I think that I would still be blogging ten years later. Here’s what’s changed in the last decade.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – The Boodles Travel Garden
Reading time 9 minutes
There were some sensational gardens at Chelsea this year but my personal Best in Show award goes to The Boodles Travel Garden – Around the World in 16 Days, designed by Tom Hoblyn. Read on to find out why ….
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 – 5 Sensational Show Gardens
Reading time 15 minutes
It was so good to return to Chelsea and witness its return to form. In this post I showcase 5 of my favourite show gardens in words and pictures.
How To Enjoy Your Garden in May
Reading time 37 minutes
How to get the most out of your garden in the merry month of May.
How To Enjoy Your Garden In April
Reading time 31 minutes
April is one of the most joyful and uplifting months in the garden. Days are longer, temperatures are increasing steadily and it finally feels […]
How to Enjoy Your Garden in March
Reading time 33 minutes
Although winter’s icy fingers cling to March, their grip weakens daily. The weather may not always be clement, but there’s no turning back now; […]
Jewels of the Winter Garden – 20 Indispensable Plants for Winter Colour and Scent
Reading time 21 minutes
Gardens in winter have so much to offer. Designers often wax lyrical about the delights of ‘structure’, by which they mean woody plants, particularly […]