Essays
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?
Essays
The deep dives and the musings. Essays are what the Garden Collective writers do best. Perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of something, a satisfying read.
Essays
‘What’s The Point of Shrubs?’
In which we discuss this invaluable group of plants and why no garden should be without them.
Essays
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?
Edibles
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!
Essays
How to Grow Just About Anything
Gardening can easily become overcomplicated. It's time to cut through the noise, embrace the basics, and harness nature’s want to grow
Essays
I Can Clearly See You're Nuts
Wyatt Earp, Elizabeth Taylor, pendulous males, Thomas Jefferson and why the harvest is sometimes the least important thing you get from gardening
Wellness & wellbeing
Gardening for Healing: A Tribute to Veterans and Nature
A story of how a charity started in memory of my mother began a path to recognition for Horticultural Therapy, with bacon sarnies along the way. And some gardening!
Essays
Dixter Daze: How I Got My Hands on One of the World's Greatest Gardens
Becoming a volunteer gardener at Great Dixter has taught me so much more than practical horticulture
Essays
Sepia Sleuthery
It's said a picture is worth a thousand words. If only we knew what they were...
Essays
Embracing Spring's Promise: Signs of Renewal in the Orchard
As we all look forward to longer days and the satisfaction of earth covered hands, I offer a stroll around our orchard; a brief glimpse at what we've been doing and a sprinkling of what's to come as Spring unfurls its leaves.
Essays
Discover the Wonderland of Wisteria: A Gardener's Guide
Yes I know everyone knows what a Wisteria is, but let me tell you about my love affair with them. I promise you'll learn something new!
Essays
A Thousand Days of Tree: How to Give Plantings the Best Start in Life
A well planted tree is a gift to the future. But what separates a thriving young specimen from a dead stick in a hole? Join kings, presidents and peasants in this surprising guide to putting roots in the ground and leaves in the air.