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The Magic of Cherry Blossom
The Magic of Cherry Blossom
Are you enjoying the beauty of cherry blossom season? This magical time of year is a feast for...
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...
The Seed Potato Cometh: Time to Plan Your Harvest
The Seed Potato Cometh: Time to Plan Your Harvest
Are you ready to step outside and embrace the magic of January days in t...
Marcescence: Or the Phenomenon of Leaf Retention in Some Deciduous Trees
Marcescence: Or the Phenomenon of Leaf Retention in Some Deciduous Trees
Already, the celebrations of Christmas feel long gone....
A Very Berry Christmas
A Very Berry Christmas
By late autumn most flowers have faded but their place has been taken by berries, both in the wild and i...
November Gardening Jobs
November Gardening Jobs
Are you wondering what jobs need doing in the garden this November? As the days get shorter and te...
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...
Coming in from the cold: overwintering tender bulbous plants
Coming in from the cold: overwintering tender bulbous plants
Many bulbous plants are hardy but some of our garden favourit...
Autumn Flowering Camellia sasanqua: A Delightful Addition to Your Garden
Autumn Flowering Camellia sasanqua: A Delightful Addition to Your Garden
Are you sitting comfortably? Then it probably mea...
Aroma-therapy: plants with scented leaves
Aroma-therapy: plants with scented leaves
We’re often captivated by the flowering plants in our gardens. But how much attention do y...
Geums
Blooming in mouthwatering colours that would easily pass muster in a packet of deliciously fruity sweet treats, geums add pops of peach...
