Planting Design
Chalk to Acid: the Challenges of a New Garden
Moving to a garden in another county has taught me the art of patient gardening, and opened up a whole new plant palette
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Flowers
The Floral Revolution: The Unexpected Battleground
I became a gardener because I adore flowers. But when my week comes round to share my flowers with the village, I find some unexpected barriers. Can I persuade those wedded to tradition of floral foam of a new way?
Plantspeople
Pressed for All Time: The World’s Herbaria at the Click of a Mouse
How often do we think about the millions of dried plant specimens which have been languishing in herbaria around the world for decades? What is the point of them and why we should care?
Inspirational gardens
Take a Walk on the Wildside
An extraordinary garden in South Devon, where plant communities are explored and celebrated by one of this country’s best plantsmen.
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Confessions of a Pots Addict
'My name is John, and I’m addicted to pots.'
Wellness & wellbeing
Common Scents
Are we growing a pharmacy in our gardens?
Flowers
Saying It With Flowers: But Which Ones?
February 14 is a day to love and loathe in equal measure for florists, but whoever you choose to send flowers to, it's time to think beyond a stiff-stemmed red rose for Valentine's Day.
Plant profile
Plants Through Which I would Not Like To Run Naked
Naturism is generally a good thing but not if you encounter any of these plants.
Wellness & wellbeing
Gardening in the digital age; a gateway to conservation and community
In my first article for The Garden Collective, I take you through my journey to gardening - and why it's now my mission to get everyone getting their hands dirty.
Houseplants
From Kew to Your Front Room
Let a houseplant prop box take you on a journey to tropical climes from the comfort of your own home (and get some free plants while you're at it)
Garden Therapy
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!!
Wellness & wellbeing
Garden Therapy, or The Psychology of Gardening
Lift the lid on the highs and the lows of the unique relationship between gardeners and their gardens.