Gardens of Miami No.2 – Vizcaya
Reading time 18 minutes
January is a month when many of us dream of an escape to the sun. If we’re feeling flush we might take advantage of […]
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10 Shrubs to Brighten the Winter Months
Reading time 16 minutes
Most of us spend relatively little time in the garden during the winter months. Of course there are jobs to be done, but with […]
Plants In Detail – Dahlia ‘Akita’
Reading time 6 minutes
One aspect of gardening in a small space that I enjoy most is that no detail goes unnoticed. Whilst this counts equally for annoying […]
The Watch House NGS Open Weekend 2019
Reading time 11 minutes
And relax! After several weeks of intensive preparation, another National Gardens Scheme open weekend lies behind us. Rather like Christmas there’s an almighty build-up […]
In Print: Broadstairs Beacon
Reading time 9 minutes
If I had to sum up the business ethic in Thanet, I would describe it as entrepreneurial. Everywhere one looks someone is opening a […]
Perfect Partners: Lobelia tupa & Lilium regale ‘Album’
Reading time 5 minutes
The beauty of growing plants in pots is that they can be shuffled around endlessly until the most pleasing associations are made. I do […]
Trovare Verde Venezia (Finding Green Venice)
Reading time 7 minutes
I won’t lie, my job takes me to some fascinating places. I don’t always get to see a great deal of the cities and […]
Plant Profile: Lilium ‘Whistler’
Reading time 5 minutes
This spring I potted up more lilies than ever before. My intention was to bridge that awkward gap between the tulips fading and the […]
Delos Reimagined
Reading time 10 minutes
I imagine I have a lot to deal with at The Watch House, but being the custodian of a large, historic garden is a […]
The Diary of a Plant Addict
Reading time 17 minutes
If my blog did not already have a title, ‘The Diary of a Plant Addict’ would be a strong candidate. I’ve had the most […]
Plant Profile: Strophanthus boivinii
Reading time 8 minutes
I started this blog with a clear personal ambition to preserve what I already knew about plants and to encourage further learning. It was […]
Gardens of Miami No. 1 – The Kampong
Reading time 18 minutes
First of all, thank you for your patience whilst I have been away on holiday and taking a short break from blogging. It’s been […]