Wellness & wellbeing
Common Scents
Are we growing a pharmacy in our gardens?
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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 profiles
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)
Autobiography
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.
Plant profiles
The Original Croconut
Explore the ephemeral beauty of Crocus tommasinianus and its offspring as they enliven the bright days of early spring.
Sustainability
Go Ahead and Double Dig - You Have My Support
Gardening isn’t about choosing sides, it’s about nurturing life. For too long, I’ve been caught up in the battle between different methods, forgetting that the real victory lies in in something far more important than proving a point.
Autobiography
In the Pink: Confessions of a Garden Grump
Pink is a hugely popular colour, but I for one find it quite difficult. Here's why.
Autobiography
Gateposts and Goalposts: A Council Estate Front Garden, Aged Seven
It doesn't have to be very much to be everything.
Wellness & wellbeing
The Glory of Green
This is the time of year to celebrate all things green. When the sunlight filters through the branches, setting the leaves aglow, I feel my eyes drinking in all the wonder and intensity of the colour. The benefits of green should not surprise us.