Christmas

Making Space For Space

A day I used to hate but I've learned to love, has taught me to regard the garden as a room ripe for rearranging

Christmas

Is This the Way to Amaryllis? And Other Christmas Disasters

I am convinced that the perfect Christmas wreath is within twining distance - but it only takes a door slam and a prostrate robin to prove me wrong

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The Holly and the Ivy: the importance of evergreens

From ancient to modern times evergreens have uplifted the spirits, especially in the dead of winter, and in this article I discuss how important it is to maintain that tradition

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A Lovely Green Christmas

A whistle-stop tour of my absolutely failsafe Christmas decorations, guaranteed to jolly up your home with as little cost to the environment as possible.

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Gardening gifts- the highs and lows.

Something to think about if you're buying a gift for a gardener or want to drop a hint to get a good one yourself!

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I'm a Poinsettia Grinch

The dark side of poinsettias revealed: time for change

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Eight Simple Promises for a More Joyful Gardening Year

Next year, I am going to ensure gardening is even more at the heart of my life: care to join me?

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The Garden Collective Christmas Quiz 2025

Answer our fiendish questions - I'll bring you the answers tomorrow!

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Delightful Things 2

Pheasant, velvet ribbon, wrapping paper, roses.

Houseplants

A Schlumbergera is for Life, Not Just For Christmas

Forget a quick planty fix for Christmas - buy or rehome a holiday cactus and you'll be enjoying fabulous displays from an heirloom plant year after year.

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All Tied Up With A Bow

Properly thoughtful Christmas presents, all LINKED, so you can be the best giver in the world!

Bulbs

Narcissus ‘Paper White’ Table Centre

My step-by-step planting guide to making a gorgeous scented table centrepiece.