Garden writing
Ben Dark on the Art of Garden Writing
Would you like to write about plants and gardens? Ben Dark joins Jane Perrone to explain how he got started in garden writing and offer up some tips for writing in an age of AI.
Autobiography
Stories of relationships with gardens, gardening and gardeners. Sharing personal experiences of how plants, landscapes and flowers have shaped us.
Autobiography
Of Dogs’ Graves, Sham Grottoes and Plum Buns
Taking inspiration from a new garden and an old curmudgeon
Autobiography
Sharing my last garden in England
I've never written about it before, and there is a lot to say.
Through the Garden Gates
Goodbye to my Portuguese garden
Six years of a steep learning curve
Autobiography
Meet The Land Girl Who Transformed My Neglected Garden
Unlock the secrets of thriving gardens and heartfelt friendship as the mysterious ‘Land Girl’ is revealed at last—see her story and stunning sanctuary inside.
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.
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?
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Spring
Blurred Edges
On letting go, sodden soil, and what happens when a garden designer stops designing her own.
flower farming
Whatever the message, how we say it matters, so say it with Flowers!
Hosting the recent Flowers From The Farm conference made me reflect on just why the flowers they grow are so magical and resonate with so many people. The flowers of our childhood inspire.
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
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.