Turning to the Dark Side
I have a real interest in black plants and am trying my hand at the art of Goth Gardening by putting together what I hope will turn out to be a dramatic dark display. Continue reading Turning to the Dark Side
I have a real interest in black plants and am trying my hand at the art of Goth Gardening by putting together what I hope will turn out to be a dramatic dark display. Continue reading Turning to the Dark Side
It has been a good few weeks since my last Six on Saturday and it has been a hugely busy period in the garden, both at work and at home. The weather has been changeable, to say the least, and the list of jobs to be done continues to keep growing. Continue reading Six on Saturday – May 5
It felt like March was seemingly against gardeners; predominantly it was wet, it was cold and there was also snow. The ground tended to be unworkable and conditions were definitely not favourable for growing (or even surviving for some plants’ case). It is hypothetically fine if you have a heated greenhouse or more of a professional set-up, but for many common-as-muck gardeners it meant a … Continue reading Getting Creative: A Demanding Month
I was lucky to get to see a fantastic example of a plantsman’s garden and it warmed the spirits on even what was a freezing cold and snowy day. Open for charity on selected days, ‘John’s Garden’ is a well-recommended paradise garden for plant enthusiasts. Continue reading Visiting John’s Garden at Ashwood Nurseries
This Six on Saturday post is all about blooms and more precisely those plants in my small courtyard garden that are currently taking the spotlight with their colourful splendour. Continue reading Six on Saturday – March 17
There is now an increased focus on the excessive uses of plastic in gardens, so what approaches can gardeners take when it comes to eco-friendly options for sowing and growing your seedlings? Continue reading Eco-friendly Alternatives to Plastic for Propagation
After a week’s hiatus it is time for the latest of my Six on Saturday posts, which cover some of the highs and lows of my last week (or two weeks in this case) in horticulture. Here are six pictures and stories to showcase the latest goings-on. Continue reading Six on Saturday – March 10
One of my little projects at home at the moment is my attempts to grow Dahlia ‘Bishops Children’ from seed. This is my first attempt to grow dahlias from seed, and I admittedly went into it not really expecting much and seeing it as a bit of an investigation. Continue reading Growing dahlias from seed
It is time for another Six on Saturday, where I pick six pictures that showcase my last week in horticulture. We’ve got chilli seeds battling, cracking spring displays, an Apricot which lifts the spirits & a pesky troublemaker. Continue reading Six on Saturday – February 24
Kew is a remarkable garden and we took a day trip to the capital to take in this botanical masterpiece along with the sights and sounds of its Orchids Festivals 2018. Continue reading Trip to Kew & its Orchids Festival