
Heavenly Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) The native Hawthorn can be found all around the UK, from urban areas, parkland to rural landscapes and...

The Foodie Bag
You know I love to take and post photographs of plants, gardens and anything nature related online. More recently I have also been taking...

How to create a roof garden
Lawns and rooftop gardens have a long history going back many centuries. Of course, they're still very popular today and can...

Growing & Cooking with Bay
Do you use Bay in cooking? I always used to think it was pointless! I’ve worked out it’s like quiet background music and does add a...

Growing Olive Trees in the UK
Olive trees are a very hardy species and can cope with our long harsh winters. Customers often ask if they should move their trees...

Creating an accessible garden
Every gardener knows the expectant joy of tending their own little patch of land. But gardening can also promote physical and mental...

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
You are either in the smug gang or panicked tribe! As we get closer and closer to Christmas, if you've got all of your presents and...

Fall leaves
Now that autumn has left us and winter begins, the fall leaves are on the ground all around. How much do you love the crunch of fallen...

Flower of the Holy Night
Photo credit: Stars for Europe How an ancient Aztec bloom became the most popular plant on Earth Poinsettias have become the festive...

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania
I've longed for a visit to Longwood Gardens for many years and finally that dream came true! After a trip to Washington (read that blog...