Plant profile
What's in a Plant Name?
When did Gloxinia become Sinningia, and why? It's enough to make a gardener throw in the towel.
Latest
Christmas
Delightful Things 2
Pheasant, velvet ribbon, wrapping paper, roses.
Sculpture
Neither Use Nor Ornament
There’s a certain honesty in a cottage garden that is decorated with gnomes. So let's be brave when it comes to choosing decorative items for our own plots.
Houseplants
Will You Join Me In The Hand Lens Gang?
This one simple tool will unlock a whole new world in your garden.
Sustainability
No Thank You, I'm Organic
Join me on my journey from a green love affair, to plant addiction, to organic recovery. The lessons I've learned along the way and why cherishing each and every plant could be the greatest gift for your garden this Christmas.
Garden history
Double Digging Garden History
Women are all over garden history, so how come they're so hard to find?
Scent
Following Your Nose - Scent in the Winter Garden
From lipstick to chocolate, there is plenty of perfume for the January garden indoors and out
Garden design
Designing Your Perfect Garden: Understanding Your Garden's Location
How a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, gazing over your neighbour's fence, and a bit of subliminal cognizance can help you on your garden design journey.
How to design a garden
The 40 Lessons Every Gardener Should Learn
I'm making a list, I'm checking it twice, I'm gonna give out some horti advice...
Wildlife
10 plants to feed the birds in your garden
Confused about how best to feed the birds? Do it with plants! Here are 10 plants to turn your garden into a bird food haven...
Therapeutic gardens
Second Chances: Women Growing Hope at The Glasshouse
Discover how The Glasshouse transforms the lives of women prisoners in this inspiring interview with founder Kali Hammerton-Stove.
Wildlife
The Prickly Challenge of Winter
Helping hedgehogs hibernate may reduce hip and joint pain ... as you leave some of your garden alone!