Secrets, History, and Renewal in London’s Hyde Park
The best kept horticultural secret in London? In Hyde Park? surely not? From ruffians to rhododendrons, come and see for yourself.
Matthew Pottage
Writer and broadcaster, currently the Head of Horticulture & Landscape Strategy for The Royal Parks in London.
A house full of leaves with Matthew Pottage
Because gardening isn't just about the great outdoors!
Deliberating and Doting Over Daphne
They are surely one of the most delicious scents of winter. Here is what you need to know and perhaps some newer cultivars for your shopping list!
Will our beloved trees cope with the changing climate?
Kew Gardens are turning heads with their climate modelling science and mapping it to future tree planting suitability - hear more on The Garden Collective from Kevin Martin, the man behind the work
Sheets of spring colour without the fight in overstocked borders!
We all know more is more with spring bulbs. But who has half-empty borders to accommodate thousands of bulbs? Time to think outside the border!
A new garden in an old place for a long-reigning queen
A two acre garden that's free to enter, growing on tonnes of crushed concrete, moments away from Baker Street. Is it on your list to visit?
Captivating Callistemon. A shrubby obsession for May!
From stunning blooms to unexpected cold hardiness, find out which bottlebrush varieties can transform your garden and captivate both the bees and your neighbours
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Discover the Wonderland of Wisteria: A Gardener's Guide
Yes I know everyone knows what a Wisteria is, but let me tell you about my love affair with them. I promise you'll learn something new!
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January Joy! (Said Nobody Ever) - Flowering Joy with Winter Bloomers
January can be a struggle, but the garden can offer scent and joy; hear about some of my favourite witch hazels and paper bush recommendations to help you survive the gloom.
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Hardcore horticulture: Discovering the walled garden at Knepp
Everyone is talking about the walled garden at Knepp - it's exciting and somewhat bewildering. A garden growing on piles of crushed concrete, rubble and hardcore surely can't be anything of note, can it?
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Daring to Grow the Impossible: Tales of Botanical Triumphs
Pushing the boundaries with cold hardiness can be hit and miss, but the rewards are enormous, and you’ll have great fun along the way!
Iford Manor: A Masterpiece of Horticultural Romance
Nobody warned me about the beauty of the garden at Iford Manor. But I'm telling you about it, and I hope you'll make a trip there this summer.