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Out of Africa
A safari to Tanzania - and the pleasures of tropical travel without leaving home
Garden design
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It's My Sea Monster and I'll Cry if I Want To...
Unfashionable gardeners of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your dignity.
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Hundreds and Thousands
Fast forward from my park department days to now. How gardening has changed?
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The Principles of Good Planting
Learning lessons from some great private gardens around Europe.
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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?
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‘What’s The Point of Shrubs?’
In which we discuss this invaluable group of plants and why no garden should be without them.
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If in Doubt, Paint it Black...
The colour black is everywhere around us in our homes and offices, yet not often in our gardens. Why is that? Because when it’s used correctly, black can be a real game changer… especially for your plants.
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Cracking the Plant Code: A Botanical Conundrum
Finding the perfect plants for a far-from-perfect spot is proving to be a conundrum of sorts. One that shouldn't be that difficult, but it is challenging everything I thought I knew about growing plants.
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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.
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January Joy! (Said Nobody Ever) - Flowering Joy with Winter Bloomers
January can be a struggle, but the garden can offer scent and joy; hear about some of my favourite witch hazels and paper bush recommendations to help you survive the gloom.
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Discover Your Dream Garden: Start with These Five Questions
Are you wanting to give your garden a new lease of life? Or just update a small part of it? Start your garden design journey with me, focusing this month on working out what you actually want to do in your garden
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Designing Your Perfect Garden: Understanding Your Garden's Location
How a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, gazing over your neighbour's fence, and a bit of subliminal cognizance can help you on your garden design journey.