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Winter Gloss
In praise of a slightly random collection of evergreens
Garden design
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Gardens, Novels, Woods and Parents
We live in a world where we gasp for freedom from control - and if we can’t find it in a garden, what hope is there for us?
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The Healing Power of Gardens: Designing it in
What’s the best type of garden to be in, when you're needing some quiet time and reflection? Probably not the one you live in every day...
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Daring to Grow the Impossible: Tales of Botanical Triumphs
Pushing the boundaries with cold hardiness can be hit and miss, but the rewards are enormous, and you’ll have great fun along the way!
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Embracing Nature's Riot of Colour: A Gardener's Confessional Journey
Bloom boldly: One gardener's colourful rebellion against horticultural norms. Read the journey from timid novice to passionate advocate for daring hues, discovering the joy of breaking free from 'good taste' & embracing nature's bold colour palette.
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My Garden Design Approach.
From pencil to PC.
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2024: The Year Mother Nature Tore Up Our Gardening Rulebooks!
Nature rewrote the garden rules in 2024. From stressed trees to surprise slug invasions, this year proved "perfect" gardens are outdated. The future? Resilient spaces that flourish naturally