Plant profile
The Magic of Seeds
Seeds provide the essential momentum that pulls us forward into Spring. Even after many years, the magic of germination still thrills me.
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Wellness & wellbeing
Where Do You Draw Inspiration From?
Not an advert, I promise! More importantly, I just wanted to write about inspiration: as everyone says, it is all around us.
Plant profile
Kittens and Thongs: My top catkin-bearing plants
Looking for some fluff and droop? Well look no further...
Growing for eating
The Most Exciting Edible Garden in Britain
Discover Birch Farm, a revolutionary edible garden in North Devon where nature’s complexity creates an abundant, self-sustaining paradise. From beetle banks to perennial crops, Joshua Sparkes is redefining how we grow food.
Garden history
King Solomon's Vines
The swashbuckling gardening style of H. Rider Haggard
Garden history
Difficult Garden History
The haunting ruins in a forgotten corner of one of Paris's most famous parks whisper of a dark past, but they are not unique.
Garden history
The Pollination Game: Leaving Loved Ones Behind
Have you ever thought about the natural pollinators and the plants that co-evolved over millions of years? How do the plants fare once they have been collected and relocated around the world?
Garden design
Enjoy the Seasons – While We Still Have Them
Climate change is seriously impacting the different seasons and the role of seasonality in the garden. So how can your garden help to heighten the essence of spring, summer, autumn and winter?
Garden design
‘What’s The Point of Shrubs?’
In which we discuss this invaluable group of plants and why no garden should be without them.
Autobiography
Garden Chic: Why Your Garden Wardrobe Matters More Than You Think
Garden Chic isn't about looking fancy while deadheading – it's finding joy in dressing for a space you love. From my grandmother's influence to my garden lipstick, I'm making the case: your plants make an effort – why shouldn't you?
Growing for eating
Cucurbits and Pieces
April is the month to sow my desert island plant - winter squash. It may not be a seasonal vegetable to discuss in spring, but you'll thank me later. Us kitchen gardeners must think ahead!
Growing for eating
Know Your Onions
A tour of the wonderful world of the perennial Alliums, and why you should embrace them for easy cultivation and culinary delight.