Garden Tips and Ideas
Some of us are looking at the stars: Growing asters in the garden
‘Skegness is SO bracing’ declares the Edwardian poster proudly advertising the merits of this Lincolnshire resort. And indeed it is, as...
Plants that survived London’s 2026 Summer drought
On 28 June 2026, records began to tumble across London as the city entered an extraordinary dry spell. No rain fell from then until 5pm...
A Potted History of Houseplants
Look around the room. Is there a succulent on your windowsill or a leafy Monstera lurking in the corner? Have you ever thought about ho...
Christmas Holly
It’s the food that tells me Christmas is almost here. Supermarket shelves groaning under the weight of boxed mince pies and Christmas p...
Echinacea
Echinacea
Flowering from mid to late summer or early autumn, echinaceas have large, bold, daisy-like flowers and an archit...
Five tips for a low maintenance garden
Five tips for a low maintenance garden
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
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Banish the chills: The thrill of Winter window boxes
Nothing brightens up a dreary winter’s day and adds instant impact like a well-planted window box overflowing with lush, healthy plants...
Eight ways to help garden wildlife in winter
Eight ways to help garden wildlife in winter
We know that our wildlife is, unfortunately, in decline. But there are good news s...
Don’t Let Rex Wreck Xmas! Eight pet-friendly tips for safeguarding your Christmas tree
Don’t Let Rex Wreck Xmas! Eight pet-friendly tips for safeguarding your Christmas tree
Christmas is only a few weeks away ...
Six autumn tips for a butterfly-friendly garden
Six autumn tips for a butterfly-friendly garden
You may know that Butterfly Conservation recently declared a ‘butterfly emergen...
October Observations
October Observations
I alone, stand in the plant area of the garden centre. Clouds race across the sky. Time is moving even fas...
September in the Garden: Tips for a Successful Autumn
September in the Garden: Tips for a Successful Autumn
September days lack summer’s warmth. Although the forecast tells us that ...
