Water
Pond Life
There is no more rewarding addition to a garden than a pond - but I would do some things differently if I was starting afresh.
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Wildlife
The Happy Hedgerow
The title of a 2021 children's book captures all that is best about our garden and countryside icon.
Garden design
Sham Ruins for Small Gardens
Nothing goes with wildflowers like wild-towers. Here's some folly for the averaged-sized space
Garden history
Stolen Statues, Lost Stories and a Heritage setting at Risk
When a new generation takes the reins of any historic house and garden, they know as temporary custodians, that what they hold in their hands can be fragile.
Planting Design
The Mixed Border - Time for a re-brand?
Mixed borders are an underappreciated and under-celebrated part of Britain's garden heritage and practice. Time to shout out for them!
Florist
For me, November is Remembrance Month, a month for remembering
I just don’t ever remember November gardens having any colour – I am not even sure mine does now! Does yours?
Flowers
Seeds of Change: Harnessing Lunar Power in Your Garden
New research suggests there really may be a link between the moon's phases and the way plants grow. Is it time to make use of this ancient knowledge for ourselves?
Inspirational gardens
Lock Down
I would like to share somewhere very special with you for my first Scribehound Gardening article, a place called Caisson Gardens, located only a handful of miles south of Bath, in North Somerset.
Garden design
Gardens, Novels, Woods and Parents
We live in a world where we gasp for freedom from control - and if we can’t find it in a garden, what hope is there for us?
Plant profiles
Japanese Anemone: The Stalwart That Steals The Show
A deep dive into these hardworking, heavy-lifting plants, including my shopping list for autumn container planting.
Mythology
How the Quince Kickstarted Ten Years of Conflict
Divine retribution, deceit, abduction, chariots, storms, murder, tragedy, sea monsters, sacrifice and dishonour. All this as well as a fine membrillo.
Wellness & wellbeing
Forget Mindfulness: Try Gardening Instead
Not every gardening operation will result in feeling at one with the universe, but it is still worth popping outside when you need to put your thoughts in order.