Pets
Of Peacocks and Lilies
Useless pleasures?
John Grimshaw
I’m a lifelong passionate gardener and botanist interested in all aspects of horticulture.
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Confessions of a Pots Addict
'My name is John, and I’m addicted to pots.'
Plant profile
The Original Croconut
Explore the ephemeral beauty of Crocus tommasinianus and its offspring as they enliven the bright days of early spring.
Christmas
The Holly and the Ivy: the importance of evergreens
From ancient to modern times evergreens have uplifted the spirits, especially in the dead of winter, and in this article I discuss how important it is to maintain that tradition
Trees
Trees across Three Continents
Recent travels in search of trees shine a light on the need for tree planting at home.
Plant profile
Loved and Lost
How many plants have you killed? Here are a few of my failures.
Silk Roads - Plants On The Move
A ramble through the trade routes ending on the streets of London.
Autobiography
Beyond Botanical: John Grimshaw on Peacocks, Trips to Africa and More
John Grimshaw joins Jane Perrone for a wide-ranging chat: we find out why he loves botanising adventures in Tanzania, but also relishes tending his own garden.