Fuchsias that are hardy in Britain are in the minority. The vast majority are not hardy enough to survive our winters outside without protection. But due to climate change our winters have [...]
Garden Dahlias are one of the longest flowering plants starting in the summer months and carrying on until the autumn frosts. They provide a long season of fabulous garden colour in late summer [...]
Mid-summer is the time to focus on dahlias. No other plant rivals the Dahlia for shear brightness and brilliance! Once the plant of choice for only the dedicated enthusiast, the Dahlia [...]
Hydrangea bushes are blowsy, easy to grow and in tune with today’s gardener’s needs. Hydrangea bushes have an unshakable link with the Victorian era. You know what I mean, a certain style of [...]
Garden maples, especially so-called Japanese garden maples, get a lot of attention in autumn. They have the ability to produce fantastic autumn leaf colour. But many garden maples have an awful [...]
Magnolias at Kew Gardens can be seen over several weeks every spring but lucky for me I struck lucky and for once timed my visit to perfection. I’d planned to visit the magnolias at Kew [...]
Hellebore trends are making a lot of people sit up and notice! We are witnessing a remarkable time in the life of garden hellebores! Perhaps it was like this when the hybridizing of roses began? [...]
Cyclamen like it cool For a cool room, glazed porch or north or east facing cool windowsill, a pot Cyclamen is the best choice. Buy locally I’m convinced that you will get a better quality [...]
Oudolf Field at Hauser and Wirth update A visit Bruton was overdue as I needed to have an Oudolf Field at Hauser and Wirth update! I had intended to visit during late summer when more perennials [...]
What Skimmia plant should you grow? Skimmia shrubs will not stop you in your tracks with showy bright blooms. They’re not the most eye catching shrub in a planting scheme – that is [...]