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Hundreds and Thousands
Fast forward from my park department days to now. How gardening has changed?
Adam Frost
I am an award-winning garden designer and a presenter on BBC Gardeners' World. I have written four books and am a popular public speaker. Gardens have always been a major part of my life.
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Where Do You Draw Inspiration From?
Not an advert, I promise! More importantly, I just wanted to write about inspiration: as everyone says, it is all around us.
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A Pilgrimage to the Old Wooden Cathedral
This piece reflects on finding inspiration in nature, people, and place - spring walks, bluebell woods, and memories that shaped my Chelsea 2012 garden. Inspired by poet John Clare, it’s a reminder to slow down and let the landscape guide creativity.
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What a Wonderful World
The freedom of being able to write about what you want seems great, until you sit down to start. This may well sound like some sort of personal statement, but bear with me and hopefully all will come clear after the rain has cleared!!
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Next Year's Pies & Crumbles
Let's be honest, it has been a mixed bag in the veg garden this year, but onto the next and where can I make any small interventions, and maybe just help the garden a little more!
More Fleeting Moments
This month, I reflect on spring’s quiet beauty – especially the hawthorn’s return. From countryside drives to ancient folklore, it’s a call to pause, notice, and celebrate fleeting moments before they pass us by, just like the blossom itself.
What Does Your Shed Mean to You?
Sheds are too often overlooked in our gardens - they are places to dream, play, potter and be creative.