Bulbs
The Ubiquitous Bulb
I doubt many of us could say we didn't spot at least one daffodil, growing somewhere in Britain, each Spring. Why are we so in love with this humble yellow flower? Was it "The Daffodil King"
Bulbs
Planting Design
The Perils of Perfecting Spring Colour
When timing, taste (human and animal alike), and a changing climate conspire to undermine even the most carefully laid plans, often to delightful effect.
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.
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Spring
Blurred Edges
On letting go, sodden soil, and what happens when a garden designer stops designing her own.
Bulbs
Myths, Flowers and Latin Lessons
The unforgettable legends behind garden bulbs - forbidden love, heartbreak, mythology and botany
Bulbs
Sheets of spring colour without the fight in overstocked borders!
We all know more is more with spring bulbs. But who has half-empty borders to accommodate thousands of bulbs? Time to think outside the border!
Bulbs
Are Takeaway Plant Kits the Ready Meals of Gardening?
Do 'proper' gardeners see my ‘takeaway plant kit’ in the same way as ‘proper' cooks view ready meals?
Plant profile
What is it about snowdrops?
There's more to snowdrops than meets the eye
Winter
Garden Reflections and Resolutions for the New Year
Need a fresh start for 2026? See what gardening experts are promising to do — it need only be small, meaningful changes to redefine your year ahead!
Christmas
All Tied Up With A Bow
Properly thoughtful Christmas presents, all LINKED, so you can be the best giver in the world!
Bulbs
The Olympic Relay-Race for Bulbs
I think of spring bulbs like a relay team, each bloom handing the baton to the next. Plant now and you’ll have colour from February to summer - in borders, pots, or grass - a garden that never misses a beat. Here, I'll share my favourite teams.
Spring
Spring Dreaming
A simple plan for agony-free bulbous abundance.